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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
