WCSO July 2022 report of police services in the village
Submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office During the month of July, there were 168 calls for service. During this time, 91 traffic stops were made resulting in five citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during July include: On July 20, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to the 600 block of E. Duncan for a report […]
Judge issues preliminary injunction to block enforcement of abortion ban
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) County prosecutors won’t be able to enforce Michigan’s decades-old abortion ban while legal challenges continue, a judge ruled Friday. Oakland County Circuit Judge Jacob Cunningham granted a request from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s legal team and issued a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 ban on abortion. Cunningham said […]
Who is Shane Hernandez, Tudor Dixon’s pick for Michigan lieutenant governor?
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon announced Friday that she has selected former state Rep. Shane Hernandez of Port Huron to be her running mate. Dixon announced her choice for lieutenant governor by press release around 4pm, roughly one hour before a Michigan Republican Party deadline to submit a name prior to […]
Pedestrian deaths are rising on Michigan roads, the reason is up for debate
by Roni Kane (Bridge Michigan) In August 2021, in the parking lot of a Shop-N-Save in northern Michigan’s Benzie County, a 77-year-old woman was struck and killed by a large pick-up truck. In October, a high school senior walking home from school in Rochester was hit by another student driving through an intersection right next to their high school. […]
It took a village to help two strays make it to Humane Society
by Marsha Chartrand On Sunday, July 24, animal lovers from all around the Manchester community came together to help out two desperate senior dogs in need. First seen and reported on Facebook in the area of Bemis and Neal roads in Freedom Township, the two dogs were elusive when caring residents showed up to try […]
Caife Aspire making progress
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been a long, slow start for Caife Aspire, a “kid-centric hub where children can develop their aspirations to guide future careers,“ but things are happening at the former Nellie Ackerson building since it was purchased by Joe Walsh last spring and it is slowly evolving into his vision of a business […]
August’s Third Thursday features “cruise night“
by Marsha Chartrand Are you looking for something fun to do this Thursday afternoon, August 18? From 5pm to 8pm, join your friends and neighbors — including those friends and neighbors you haven’t met yet — downtown on Adrian Street at the Third Thursday event, which will include live music and entertainment, vendors, hayrides, kids’ […]
Library, bike shop join for disc golf program
by Marsha Chartrand On Saturday, August 20, from 10am to 11am, join the staff from Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe as they teach you how to play disc golf at the new course in Chi-Bro park. The Manchester District Library is co-sponsoring this program to help promote the new disc golf course at Chi-Bro Park on […]
Freedom Township votes to rezone protected farmland from Agricultural to Industrial
The Freedom Township Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on August 4, 2022 for a rezoning application from Horning Farms. There was initially limited discussion and only a few questions. Following the regular Planning Commission meeting, however, there was considerable discussion about the request to rezone the property so that it could be sold to […]
Senior Market Bucks are back
by Marsha Chartrand Sign up for Senior Market Bucks at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café this Friday, August 19, from noon to 1:30pm. To be eligible for Senior Market Bucks, you must be 60 years of age AND live in Washtenaw County. These coupons can be used to purchase Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, […]
