Soccer team continues season on a high note
submitted by Scott Somerville On Monday, Sept. 28 the high school boys' varsity Soccer team hosted the Grass Lake Warriors for their seventh match of the fall season. On a cool evening with light rain, the Dutch jumped out to an early lead with a goal from senior captain Henry Wehrly from an assist by […]
County Farm Bureau hosting drive-thru trick-or-treating event
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau The Washtenaw County Farm Bureau will be hosting a free trick-or-treat, drive-thru event of Michigan agriculture products instead of candy on Tuesday, October 20 - 6 to 8 pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds - Building B Pavilion, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor. This drive-thru […]
Manchester area candidates & proposals included in Washtenaw voters' guide
submitted by Lynne Kochmanski, Vice President League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area The League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area, which serves all of Washtenaw County, is urging voters to prepare for the upcoming November 3 General Election, by visiting VOTE411.org, and also by taking advantage of the local printed […]
Help youth stay tobacco and nicotine free in the new school year
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department Vaping use continues to rise among youth. Washtenaw County Health Department encourages parents, health care providers, and community members to talk honestly about the ill effects of nicotine and remind them that e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative. Scientists are still learning about COVID-19 and nicotine use, but […]
October 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens While I am sorry to see the end of the tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, and cucumbers from my garden this year, I am not sorry to see the extreme heat and lack of rain come to an end. I would like to see […]
Stories of Wil: Just friends being friends
Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Obituary: Jane Wahl
Mary "Jane" Wahl (Snyder) of Apache Junction, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 22, 2020 after a 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, Jane moved to Manchester when she was 4, when her parents built and operated Snyder Grocery Store on Pleasant Lake. It was while […]
Letter to the editor: The most important election of your lifetime?
October 3, 2020 I have been privileged to have voted in 11 presidential elections in my life. On many occasions I have heard the phase “the most important election in your lifetime.” I have concluded that this may be the most important election in our lifetime. One side is dedicated to protecting the constitution and […]
Public notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at your […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR 11/3/2020 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION To the qualified electors of Manchester Township, Precincts 1 and 2 that a Public Accuracy Test for the November 3, 2020 State Primary Election has been scheduled for Friday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the […]
