WCCD millage question okayed for August ballot
by Megan DeLeeuw, District Manager of Washtenaw County Conservation District for the May Conservation Update On April 22, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted to approve placing a millage question on the August 4 ballot on behalf of the WCCD. The .02 mil, 6-year levy would raise an estimated $348,109 for the Conservation District […]
WCSO report: April 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of April there were 50 calls for service. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, no traffic stops were made, and no citations were issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the last month include: On April 2, the collaboration deputy responded to the 300 block of Schaffer Ct. for a Health and Safety […]
Help us help our veterans
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 117, thanks you for any donations for the annual Poppy Day. "As we are unable to be out on the street this year, your generosity is gratefully appreciated," said Rita Huber, who is in charge of the Auxiliary Unit's annual poppy drive. "This is the primary way we receive funds to […]
Obituary: Howard S. Willson
Howard S. Willson, of Manchester, MI, age 84, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti. He was born October 9, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harry & Ruth (Mills) Willson. A lifelong airplane aficionado, he was a pilot and even built his own kit-plane, an Avid Flyer. Howard retired […]
Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay closed for summer
Rolling Hills Water Park at Rolling Hills County Park and Blue Heron Bay Spray Park at Independence Lake County Park, both operated by Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (WCPARC), will be closed for the summer. Blue Heron Bay Spray Park was already set to close for the 2020 season due to infrastructure issues and […]
Letter to the Editor: Our thanks to 5 Healthy Towns survey respondents!
May 14, 2020 The Manchester Wellness Coalition sincerely thanks all area residents who responded to the recent on-line 5HF Survey conducted by the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, covering a range of health and wellness topics affecting our local population. This data is critical to our annual planning efforts to develop infrastructure, programs and events that […]
Stories of Wil: Writing a note, making a plan
Submitted 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 […]
When will Gov. Whitmer reopen Michigan? It’s complicated. And a bit vague.
by Riley Beggin, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Just over the Michigan border in Ohio and Wisconsin, shoppers again are going to stores after coronavirus stay-home orders ended. In Georgia, residents are not only eating out, but hitting the gym and swimming in public pools. Not so in Michigan, which is joined by just three other states, Washington D.C. and Puerto […]
Michigan’s $6.2B coronavirus budget gap ‘as bad or worse’ than Great Recession
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan lawmakers need to dramatically slash spending, raise taxes or hope for a federal bailout to offset a projected $3.2 billion shortfall and balance next year’s budget despite what could be another $3 billion loss because of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the word from state budget officials, who on […]
Coronavirus came to Michigan earlier than thought, records show
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer first learned the coronavirus had come to Michigan shortly after 8:49 p.m. March 10, with the confirmation of two cases in metro Detroit, internal emails show. Since then, state officials have learned there already were likely 500 infections in Michigan at that time. And nearly 10,000 people […]
