Manchester Township votes to file lawsuit
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The September 8 township board meeting was held in person at the Carr Park pavilion. All board members were present, as well as fire chief Bill Scully and zoning administrator Carl Macomber. A few other members of the public were present, including Village President Pat Vailliencourt. The minutes of […]
Freedom Township officials, Rep. Donna Lasinski discuss local issues
submitted by Carol Westfall On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, September 13, more than 40 area residents turned out for the Pleasant Lake Property Owners (PLPOA) annual meeting held on the lawn of Freedom Township Hall. Representative Donna Lasinski (D-52) and other local officials discussed lake and Freedom Township developments. Rep. Lasinski relayed her efforts to […]
Boys’ varsity soccer starts off season with two wins
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team kicked off 2020 competition on September 9 with an away match vs. Michigan Center. On a pleasantly cool summer evening, the Flying Dutchman overcame a 0-1 deficit with 13 minutes left in the second half to win 2-1. After senior Adam Pringle converted […]
Senior meals continue this fall
submitted by Betty Cummings, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Delicious, nutritious meals are once again being served at 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, located at 324 West Main Street in beautiful downtown Manchester. The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., sponsors the meals that are […]
Obituary: Ray E. Wurster
Ray E. Wurster August 23, 1946-September 15, 2020 Ray Edward Wurster, age 74, of Manchester, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 23, 1946 in Tecumseh, MI the son of Edward and Roena (Gieske) Wurster. He had lived in Manchester his entire life, […]
WCSO report: July/August 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
Village of Manchester report, as provided by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office: During the month of July 2020, there were 133 calls for service. During this time 38 traffic stops were made, resulting in six citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month of July include: July 2 – Deputies responded to the 300 […]
Stories of Wil: In Wil’s words
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 Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Letter to the Editor: Just the facts
9-10-2020 To The Editor: Yes, Manchester Village residents are going to be given the opportunity to decide how they will be governed, where their tax dollars should be spent, and what services they expect to receive from local governments. Sadly, the Manchester community is going to hear lots of rumors, incorrect information, and statements made […]
Judge: Enbridge can resume full operations on Michigan Line 5 pipeline
by Kelly House (Bridge) An Ingham County judge has given Enbridge Energy clearance to resume normal operations of Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac, lifting a partial shutdown that had been in place for months after Enbridge discovered damage to an anchor support on the pipeline in June. Judge James Jamo approved the re-start […]
Michigan Supreme Court questions Whitmer’s ‘profound’ power during pandemic
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan Supreme Court justices grilled Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s attorney for more than an hour and a half Wednesday, questioning the limits of her authority to take emergency actions without legislative approval during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s probably the largest claim of executive power that any governor has ever […]
