Manchester Township resolves to support wider broadband accessibility
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps All board members were present at the June 8 township board meeting. Also present were zoning administrator Carl Macomber, fire chief Bill Scully and one member of the public. Scully provided the Manchester Township Fire Department monthly report for May. There were 47 calls for service, including two fires […]
WCSO: May 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of May, there were 132 calls for service in the village. During this time, 53 traffic stops were made, resulting in 13 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On May 6: A collaboration deputy’s personal vehicle was damaged while in the parking lot at 912 City Road. An […]
Obituary: Rosemary Nagy
Rosemary Nagy of Grass Lake, age 80, passed away June 17, 2021. She was born March 27, 1941 in Saline, Michigan the daughter of Carl and Honor Nabeack. She was a graduate of Manchester High School. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Jeno; parents and brother, Fred Nabeack. Rosemary […]
Stories of Wil: In our wheelhouse
submitted by Christie Taylor 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 […]
This is it: Michigan to end gathering, mask restrictions on Tuesday
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is lifting the remaining major restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, marking the first time in 15 months without limits on gatherings. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced that restaurants and venues can return indoor capacity to 100 percent on that day from 50 […]
U-M expands free tuition program to its Dearborn, Flint campuses
by Ron French, Arjun Thakkar (Bridge Michigan) Thousands more students may be able to attend college tuition-free next year, after the University of Michigan expanded its Go Blue Guarantee program to its campuses in Dearborn and Flint. In-state students from families with incomes under $65,000 and assets under $50,000 will be eligible to enroll at […]
Offshore wind could provide double the electricity Michiganders used in 2019
by Taylor Haelterman, Great Lakes Echo (Bridge Michigan) Coastal wind is a strong, consistent power source and Michigan’s more than 3,000 miles of coast could provide double the electricity residents used from all sources in 2019. That’s according to a recent report using data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory that evaluated the energy potential of […]
KaBOOM! equipment dedication set for Thursday
If you and your family been enjoying the new play equipment in our parks and surrounding the Shared-Use trail that passes through the village, don’t miss this week’s dedication and Grand Opening on Thursday at 6 pm in River Raisin Park on Ann Arbor Hill! The new equipment, provided by a generous “Play Everywhere” grant […]
Wellness Coalition seeks input for Year 10 interventions
The Manchester Wellness Coalition is in its 10th year of developing wellness programs for the benefit of the entire Manchester community. The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) Board has approved Manchester’s planning budget for 2021, which include some changes to the process. The Coalition is looking at developing both Manchester-specific projects, as well as regional […]
A ‘Journey Home’ for Breeda Miller
Breeda Miller has held a lot of titles over the years. Daughter. Wife. Mother. Instructor. Caregiver. Speaker. Author. Now she can add a couple of new ones: Actor and Playwright. “This (idea) has been in my head for 10 years,” she says, then almost unconsciously lapsing into a soft Irish brogue, adding, “My mom always […]
