Washtenaw ISD Breaks Ground at High Point School
On Tuesday, June 23, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony as construction at High Point School continued. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and subsequent Executive Orders signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, all commercial construction in Michigan was temporarily paused during the spring, including the abatement at High Point that had […]
Time to sign up for the Manchester Road Rally
Manchester resident Kim Strickland saw one beloved event after another canceled and decided it was time to do something about it. Looking for a fun, family-friendly community event that everyone could social distance during, she landed on the idea of the Manchester Road Rally! Based on the TV show The Amazing Race, participants will assemble […]
Community-wide Garage Sale
Have you cleaned out your closets, garage, and basement and aren’t sure what to do with the stuff? Join this year’s community wide garage sale! Hold a garage at your house on July 24th-25th from 8 am to 4 pm. You will be included in a Village-approved advertising plan, receive a standardized sign (additional standardized […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This week in Manchester Township, there will be intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads through July 7th.
Stories of Wil: How the tortoise wins the race
By Christie Taylor 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 […]
GVSU Winter 2020 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2020 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Students from Manchester who were honored for the winter […]
Photos: New park equipment
New park equipment acquired with the Ka-BOOM grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation was installed last week, and there is more to come!
Public notice: Bridgewater Township, Freedom Township, Manchester Township & Sharon Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIP, 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 8/4/2020 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION To the qualified electors of Manchester Township, Precincts 1 and 2 that a Public Accuracy Test for the August 4, 2020 State Primary Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. at the […]
Michigan bars worry as East Lansing bar’s coronavirus tally tops 70 cases
by Paula Gardner (Bridge) Not everyone had fun at Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub in East Lansing when the popular bar near Michigan State University reopened this month. One customer complained on June 18 to the Ingham County Health Department. “Bar patron reported no one wearing a mask and little social distancing,” said Linda Vail, county health officer, […]
