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 Marsha Chartrand

Organizers celebrate longest-running annual canoe race in Michigan

"We couldn't have asked for a better day," said Sybil Kolon, one of the primary volunteers for the 2021 River Raisin Annual Canoe & Kayak Race. "Our certainty about good weather was building all week; but in the morning that was in serious question, when we had on-and-off light rain until about 11 am. So […]

 Sara Swanson

Sesquicentennial farm preserved in Sharon Township

A local sesquicentennial farm — in the same family for over 150 years — is now permanently protected. The farm, owned by brothers Tom and Jim Irwin, consists of 158 acres of rolling farmland, forest and wetlands off Grass Lake Road in Sharon Township. The Irwins worked with the Legacy Land Conservancy. Based in Ann […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Training event scheduled for EMS, fire, rescue

A training event hosted by the Manchester Township Fire Department, will be held at Ackerson School, 403 City Road, at two separate times on Wednesday, May 26. Each event will be about three hours long and the first one will begin at 9 am. The second event will start at 6 pm. Fire Chief Bill […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Riverfolk Community Orchestra debut event a success!

A review submitted by Jim Horton (former Riverfolk board president) The Manchester Junior/Senior HS Auditorium had, perhaps a historic event on May 21. It was the debut concerto performance by resident and former MCS student Alden Rohwer. The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, an iconic orchestral work, is a challenge to the most seasoned professional. That it […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester Township honors former trustee, Carl Macomber

by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The May 11 township board meeting was held in person. All board members except John Seefeld were present. Also present were zoning administrator Carl Macomber, fire chief Bill Scully, and a few members of the public. At the beginning of the meeting, supervisor Ron Milkey read a resolution recognizing […]

 Marsha Chartrand

WCSO: April 2021 report of police activity in Village of Manchester

During the month of April there were 107 calls for service. During this time, 39 traffic stops were made, resulting in six citations. Noteworthy events in the Village of Manchester during the month include: On April 6, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to the 700 block of Parr Street for a report of a weapons […]

 Sara Swanson

AAACF Youth Council seeks member from Manchester

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Youth Council is a group of 25 high school students living in Washtenaw County who are invested in philanthropy and making a greater impact in the community. Each year they award more than $85,000 in grants to support youth programs and services throughout Washtenaw County. The Youth Council has […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Outdoor farmers market returns during wait for Manchester Market opening

submitted by Kenny Frost, Acorn Farmers' Market & Café Greetings Acorn Shoppers, We thank you for your patronage on our last indoor market day at 327 W. Main Street. We are grateful to Rhonda for her flexibility in letting us rent month-to-month and congratulate her on selling her building in this rough market! It was […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Join the Chamber of Commerce's $10 Challenge!

Calling all Manchester residents! We all enjoy gathering together as a community, year around. In the summer we have Third Thursdays; in the fall we all look forward to Halloween activities at the Gazebo, and as the holidays approach we are fortunate to have late-night holiday shopping and of course, Christmas in the Village! New […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Worth Repeating auction garners $940

Worth Repeating held a silent auction of a variety of unique and valuable donated items through May 8, which was very successful and expects to earn a total of $940 for the charity resale shop's efforts. Handmade quilts, original artwork, and luxury handbags were just some of the items offered on which bidders could take […]

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