Add this phone number to your phone...
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns by Erin Spanier, originally published in Connected Magazine One number, 734-544-3050, should be added to address books all across the county. It’s the CARES access number for mental health and substance use treatment services offered by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health. The number may be needed at 3:00 am on […]
"Live from Riverfolk" series continues each Thursday, will replace summer Gazebo concerts
There is something about the feel of a live concert. Whether on a stage in a huge auditorium, an outdoor venue, or in a more intimate environment, it provides a connection between the artist and the audience that is hard to ignore. How about watching a concert in the comfort of your living room? In […]
Call for Nominations – 5HF Champions 4 Wellness
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Do you know an individual or business who has been an inspirational role model for personal or community wellness? Do you know someone who has devoted their career or life skills to promoting wellness around them? Now is your chance to help us honor them! 5 Healthy Towns […]
Cemetery flags to be placed
Although there will not be an official Memorial Day observance in Manchester this May 25, there will be memorial flags placed at all 17 cemeteries in the four-township area (Bridgewater, Freedom, Sharon, and Manchester) surrounding Manchester, including Oak Grove Cemetery just outside the village limits. Thanks to the Charles Schiel family for their dedication to […]
Manchester District Library continues to provide remote resources and community services
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-69 requires that all libraries in the state of Michigan remain closed to the public through May 28, 2020. During the closure—which began on March 17—Manchester District Library has continued to offer existing remote resources and worked to expand the services offered outside of […]
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System reinstating time-sensitive procedures and surgeries
submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System As the positive impact of social distancing begins to flatten the curve for COVID-19 cases statewide, Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System are resuming select services and surgeries to safely provide clinically necessary care for the health and well-being of area patients. "While we know COVID […]
Obituary: Susan Carol McClarren
Susan Carol McClarren, 76, of rural Harrison passed away at her home on Monday, May 4, 2020. Susan was born April 25, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Lawrence Edward Scheid and Ardis Agatha (Henzie) Scheid. Susan was raised in Manchester, Michigan and graduated from Manchester High School in 1962. Susan was united in […]
May 2020 Student of the Month, Rylee Spitler
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s May 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Rylee Spitler. Rylee is the daughter of Kenneth and Amy Spitler. She is a member of the student council, Manchester High School National Honor Society, Spanish club, Future Farmers of America, and the Link Crew mentor program. Rylee has […]
Stories of Wil: The Gift
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 […]
Obituary: Mary Anne Fielder
Mary Anne Fielder, 88, passed away May 4, 2020. She was born on May 3, 1932, in Chelsea, Michigan to Webster and Martha (Tirb) Schill. Mary Anne married the love of her life, Donald Fielder, on May 1, 1954. She will be remembered as a woman that spoke her mind and liked the company of […]
