Road work this week in the Manchester area
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in three of the four townships this week. In Freedom Township: Esch Road between Altenbrent Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd, and Steinbach Rd between Pleasant Lake Rd and Ellsworth Rd, will have intermittent lane closures this week for drainage improvements. In Sharon Township: Washburne Rd […]
Consumers Energy holds open house, tour at Freedom Compressor Plant
Forty-four residents, board members, Consumers Energy employees, and other interested persons attended an open house and facilities tour at the Freedom Compressor Plant on a fresh and bright summer morning last Saturday. Hosted by senior staff at the compressor plant, the outdoor portion of the open house consisted of introductions, welcome, and an overview of […]
Community Mental Health access "literally saving lives" in Washtenaw County
In 2017, Washtenaw County voters passed a mental health and public safety millage. Prior to the passing of this millage, WCCMH could only provide services to people who had Medicaid. Programs developed with millage funds have allowed the county to expand the services it can provide to people of all ages, regardless of insurance. Goals […]
Residents still concerned by accidents at City/Riverside curve
August, 2016. February, 2017. December, 2019. And July, 2021. For the fourth time in less than five years, significant damage has been done to two homes along Riverside Drive where the M-52 curve was re-configured in 2012. Excessive speed, sleeping drivers, and now a runaway dual tire have caused freakish accidents near Randy and Vickie […]
Washtenaw moves into substantial COVID-19 transmission, pop-up vaccine clinic scheduled
After weeks of the classification of "low" or "moderate," last Thursday, Washtenaw County moved into a "substantial" level of COVID-19 transmission. Based on CDC guidelines, the Washtenaw County Health Department now strongly recommends masking for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in indoor public spaces. “Additional precautions are needed, and we must take them seriously,” says […]
Dollar General closed briefly for remodeling
If you are one of Manchester’s many residents who rely on Manchester’s Dollar General located at 510 West Main Street, there is bad news and good news for you this week. The bad news is that as of Sunday evening, they will be closed this week through Thursday for remodeling. The good news is that […]
Run Manchester 2021 race results
On Saturday, the Manchester community welcomed 140 runners from all over who came to participate in the 12th annual Run Manchester. This was the third Run Manchester organized by FIRST Robotics Teams of Manchester and serves as a fundraiser for the team. Last summer, no race was held due to COVID-19. This year, organizers not […]
2022 Manchester Area Historical Society calendar now available
Over the last several months, the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) has collected and published about 20 different stories of history-related "tidbits" about Manchester, and there are many more to come. These well-researched anecdotes will help to keep you informed about the movers and shakers of Manchester long ago. From noteworthy people, to iconic businesses, to […]
MCS plans for as "normal" a school year as possible
Dr. Bradley Bezeau, superintendent of Manchester Community Schools, announced the school district’s plan last Tuesday for the upcoming school year which starts Monday, August 30th. He had stated at the most recent school board meeting that the goal was to have as normal of a school year as possible and the plan set in place […]
Sports equipment from the Wellness Center
submitted by Manchester Community Schools The Manchester Wellness Center, 5 Healthy Towns, and Manchester Community Schools invite all of our Manchester youth to check-out the "Sport Port" sports equipment check-out in the Wellness Center located at 710 E. Main Street located behind Riverside Intermediate School. Students of any grade can check-out fishing equipment, youth golf sets, […]
