Don’t miss Third Thursday events this week
It’s coming soon — this week’s Third Thursday in downtown Manchester will be the first of four exciting events this summer, filled with music, hayrides, kids’ activities, food, fun, shopping, and a variety of vendors. This month, the June 16 event will also include a robotics demonstration, historic walking tours of the downtown area, a […]
WCSO — May 2022 report of police services in the village
During the month of May there were 176 calls for service. During this time 67 traffic stops were made, resulting in 29 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On May 3, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to Chi-Bro Park for a Malicious Destruction of Property incident. An unknown suspect(s) had damaged […]
Manchester fairy garden tour 2022 winners announced
submitted by Manchester Farmers Market The fairies have landed all over Manchester, and maps are available at Acorn! Join us in a three-mile tour from the west side to the east side of Manchester, exploring beautifully decorated fairy gardens throughout our village. We welcome all fairy folk, gnomes, and nature gifts. All are welcome to […]
Chelsea Hospital, Mood Lifters to offer mental health program for young adults
submitted by Marie Knoerl, Mood Lifters Starting on June 9, young adults living in communities in Chelsea Hospital’s service area have the opportunity to participate in a mental wellness program, entirely online, at a minimal cost to themselves through Chelsea Hospital as part of its response to increasing mental health needs in Michigan communities and […]
Children entering preschool or kindergarten? Hearing and vision screening is mandatory
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school. The Washtenaw County Health Department offers free office appointments for hearing and vision screenings throughout the summer for children entering school in the fall. Appointments are currently available through August 2022. Call 734-544-6786 […]
‘Pure chaos’ in Michigan as FBI arrest, forgeries rock GOP governor primary
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Already rocked by a signature forgery scandal, Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary was upended again this week by the arrest of candidate Ryan Kelley, the promise of a write-in campaign by James Craig and new conspiracy claims about the upcoming election. It’s “pure chaos,” said Andrea Bitely, a Lansing-based strategist […]
Abortion isn’t ‘black and white’ for Michigan voters. But it is for lawmakers.
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — When it comes to abortion, the political debate is binary in Michigan: Democratic lawmakers support access unequivocally, while Republican ones favor an all-out-ban with exceptions only for life-threatening pregnancies. Bridge Michigan reviewed statewide and legislative candidates’ publicly available statements on abortion and found almost no middle ground. A […]
House rejects tutoring bill. What’s next for Michigan’s struggling students?
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) A Republican bill that would have given parents up to $1,500 a child to use for tutoring and other education expenses failed to get enough votes in the House on Tuesday. Five Republicans joined Democrats, who have been opposed to the bill since it was in committee, to defeat the bill. Struggling […]
MHS Class of 2022 graduates!
by Marsha Chartrand The Senior Class of 2022 graduated from Manchester High School on the sunny Friday evening of June 3, with all appropriate fanfare. Parents, extended family, friends, band, school staff, and administration all gathered to wish this class, which has spent more than half of its high school years under the shadow of […]
Local scholarships awarded at MCS Honors Night
by Marsha Chartrand On Thursday, May 27, the Manchester Community Schools held Honors Night to commend the district’s top scholars. A total of 76 local scholarships were awarded that night to graduating seniors for their academic achievements, athletic prowess, excellence in vocational programs, and community involvement. Those scholarships are as follows: The Barry & Peggy […]
