Obituary: Dorothy Davies
Dorothy Davies passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Chelsea Hospital, and with her death the world lost a hero to many people and a savior to animals. Dorothy was the founder, along with her husband Monte Jackson, of SASHA Farm — Sanctuary and Safe Haven for Animals — […]
Stories of Wil: Waves
Wil is a 14-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 Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
New Manchester Market opens today!
Submitted with jubilation by the team at Manchester Market It is with great excitement and pride that the team at the new Manchester Market announces a “soft” opening at 7 am Monday, Sept. 20 with a Grand Opening celebration set for Oct. 16. As the various partners have been working hard to interview and train […]
Recycling bins to be relocated
The familiar recycling bins on the site of the Manchester Market may be finding a new home after many years in the same location. Since shortly after the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) was first formed in 1991, the bins have been located on the property on the west side of Union Street, just a […]
Final Passport event includes a special fund-raiser for Riverfolk
There’s nothing like Michigan in the fall. Fresh apples and cider are the perfect accompaniment to the turning of the leaves. Tour the historic Alber Orchard and Cider Mill this Saturday to learn about cider production, and enjoy a presentation on the Bethel Church Road area settlement and Native American trails provided by the Manchester […]
Varsity celebrates its first win of the season
The Manchester Flying Dutchmen are flying high on the crest of a tsunami-level rout of the East Jackson Trojans Friday night. “We came out sluggish in the first half, but turned things around in the second,” said head coach Ben Pack. “I was pleased to see our players play up to their potential. We play […]
Chamber Corner: What is the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce?
Submitted by Tammy Melcher for the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Many people ask what is the Manchester Chamber of Commerce (MACC), and what do they do? The Chamber is a group of business owners and individuals who are committed to promoting, supporting, and improving the Manchester business community. We believe that when you have […]
Freedom Township draws large turnout at Sept. 18 safety event
submitted by Carol Westfall, Freedom Township resident Nearly 60 residents sat under tents at the Freedom Township Hall on a beautiful September day and listened to 20 local, county, state, and federal safety experts, as well as employees of six pipeline companies, discuss safety issues and answer questions. This event was organized by Freedom Township […]
WCSO: August 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of August 2021 there were 153 calls for service. During this time, 82 traffic stops were made resulting in 15 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On August 6, a collaboration deputy responded to the area of E. Austin and City Road for a report of a hit-and-run […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation issues request for proposal for regional planning
Submitted by 5 Healthy Towns The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation is accepting proposals for regional interventions that address isolation, food access, and/or physical activity opportunities in the 5 Healthy Towns service area (Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge.) Up to $500,000 will be made available over the next three years to support interventions that […]
