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 Marsha Chartrand

St. Louis Center embarks on new direction

Submitted by Joseph Yekulis, PR Director, St. Louis Center Effective June 21, 2021, St. Louis Center (SLC) is embarking on a new strategic direction aligned with Pope St. John Paul II’s “After Us” program; caring for people with intellectual and development disabilities (I/DD) who have aging parents. This idea came to fruition when the St. […]

 Sara Swanson

Board of Commissioners pass racial justice-related resolutions

On June 2nd the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to commit all annual revenue from the taxation of marijuana to equity-based programming and initiatives in Washtenaw County. The tax is expected to generate over $200,000 in revenue every year.  “We recognize the disparate negative impact the War on Drugs continues to […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Downtown "Social District" approved by village council

Two meetings after it was originally presented to Village Council, the Manchester DDA is now able to proceed with its plans for a downtown "Social District." Social districts are gaining popularity in Michigan as a way to promote downtown areas. This idea has been explored and implemented in cities and villages throughout Michigan, since Gov. […]

 Sara Swanson

Changes to Crazy Ca$h as schools partner with CRC

Crazy Ca$h, Manchester's largest annual fundraising event, has been a beloved institution for more than two decades. Over the past few years it has gone through many changes, adapting to survive. This year will be the 21st Crazy Ca$h event. With a new partnership between two organizations running it in a new location during a […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester District Library resumes in-person service; continues curbside

Submitted by Kathleen Dimond, Manchester District Library Director Manchester District Library patrons now have the option of entering the building to enjoy the library’s full range of services. Curbside service also continues to be available for any patrons who prefer it. In-Person Service Patrons are welcome to visit the library in-person to browse the collection, […]

 Marsha Chartrand

News from the Clinton Township Public Library

submitted by Tamara Denby, Clinton Township Public Library Director June is a BIG month at the Clinton Township Public Library! In addition to our normal services and programming such as book clubs, quilt block of the month, faxing/printing, and storytimes, Summer Reading launches June 12. This summer’s theme is Tails and Tales, and our calendar […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Presenting ... the Manchester Fairy Garden Tour

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café board The Manchester Fairy Garden Tour is brought to you by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café, and by many creative fairy lovers here in Manchester. The contest was such a close call again this year with only one or two votes separating the first, second, third, […]

 Marsha Chartrand

OneBigConnection.org launches during National Mental Health Month

Submitted by 5 Healthy Towns To foster and build community connections, optimism, resilience, and engagement, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and its partners are pleased to launch OneBigConnection.org (OBC) during National Mental Health Awareness Month, this May. OneBigConnection.org is a new virtual platform tool that anyone in our service area can use. One Big Connection […]

 Marsha Chartrand

WCCD seeks input from residents in natural resource survey

Submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, Washtenaw County Conservation District Every five years, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) conducts a resource assessment survey to identify natural resource/environmental concerns in Washtenaw County, how residents use WCCD, and how WCCD can best assist residents. Since Washtenaw County residents approved a .02 mil, six-year levy in 2020, the results […]

 Marsha Chartrand

WCRC road work schedule, May 31-June 4

Washtenaw County Road Commission has announced its road work projects throughout the county for the coming week. Please note that due to the Memorial Day Holiday, the WCRC will not be working on Monday, May 31. In Bridgewater Township, paved roads throughout the township will be subject to shoulder work and roadside mowing this week. […]

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