Fair announces plans, queen candidates, for summer 2020
submitted by Angie Schaible, Secretary, Manchester Community Fair As of April 20, the plans for the 2020 Manchester Community Fair are still moving forward. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work through all of the continually changing regulations and information. This year’s fair dates have moved to August 18-22, kicking off on Tuesday with the […]
Lasinski and Theis find alternative methods of holding town halls
Manchester's State Representative Donna Lasinski and State Senator Lana Theis are frequent visitors to Manchester and have both held multiple coffee hours since winning their elections to represent us in Lansing. Because of COVID-19, they are finding alternative methods of connecting with constituents. You can participate and ask questions! Sen. Theis will host a tele-town […]
Katelyn Packard named 2020 Young Farmer Awards Ag Leader
submitted by Michigan Farm Bureau Katelyn Packard is a Washtenaw County dairy farmer, milking 400 cows and raising 800 acres of corn, alfalfa, wheat, soybeans and forage crops with her grandparents, parents, brother, and husband. “My leadership activity over the past five years includes involvement on multiple county Farm Bureau committees and events, and involvement […]
RRWC holding student poster contest
River Raisin Watershed Council is holding a poster contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Students should design their poster to teach how they (and others) can keep the water in our rivers and lakes clean. Submissions are due May 15th, 2020, by emailing it in jpg., png., or pdf. file format with a […]
WCRC to begin resurfacing Pleasant Lake Road in Freedom Township
On Monday, April 20, 2020, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a road resurfacing project on Pleasant Lake Road between Steinbach Road and Zeeb Road in Freedom and Lodi Townships. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others […]
Manchester’s 54th Annual Canoe Race postponed
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Canoe Race committee With uncertainty still surrounding the ability of group activities to go forward in May, the committee coordinating the Canoe and Kayak Race decided last week to postpone the annual race, normally held on the third Sunday in May. A decision regarding when and if the race can be […]
WCSO report: March 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of March thee were 72 calls for service (including traffic stops). Deputies conducted 27 traffic stops during this time, with 22 citations issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the last month include: On March 1, the collaboration responded to the 800 block of E. Main Street for a hold up alarm. […]
Health Care Coverage and Health Insurance during COVID-19
from Health Department of Washtenaw County If you lost health care coverage or never had health care coverage, the Washtenaw Health Plan team can help provide information and answer your questions. Options include enrolling in Marketplace coverage though a Special Enrollment Period, COBRA and Medicaid or MIChild. Call the Washtenaw Health Plan at 734-544-6778 or […]
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor treats first COVID-19 patient with convalescent plasma
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System has treated its first hospitalized COVID-19 patient at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital with plasma donated by a person who has recovered from COVID-19, as part of the Mayo Clinic Coordinated Expanded Access to Convalescent Plasma Program. Eleven St. Joe's patients were among the first 200 nationally to be […]
Stories of Wil: A celebration of love--and hugs
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 […]
