Chicken Broil canceled for 2020
The largest and one of the longest running annual events, Manchester Annual Chicken Broil was getting ready to celebrate its 67th annual event. And then came a pandemic. “The Chicken Broil Committee has been watching the news closely related to the pandemic we all are currently experiencing,” said co-Chair Mike Tindall. “The leadership has looked […]
Interim superintendent addresses citizen questions in Facebook Live
On Wednesday, May 13, exactly two months after Manchester Community Schools closed its doors for what has turned out to be the remainder of the school year, Interim Superintendent Scot Graden fielded questions from the community during an hour-long Facebook Live event. Covering topics from school funding and the ongoing superintendent search to the impact […]
Remembering those who served, and those who continue, on Memorial Day
Submitted by Rita Huber, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 As we approach this Memorial Day, let us take a few minutes to remember what this day stands for. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was established in 1868 to commemorate those who had died in the Civil War. Over the years, it came to be […]
Graduation ceremonies postponed
High School Guidance Counselor Hollie Kolcz reported on Friday, May 15, that the graduation ceremony originally planned for May 31, has been postponed until mid-June. “This letter was sent out to parents from Mr. McCalla this morning,” she said. As much as we would have loved to hold a traditional graduation ceremony on May 31st, […]
Manchester Township discusses solar farms, RV park, and more in virtual meeting
By Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The May 12 township board meeting was held by telephone conference call. All township board members participated, as well as fire chief Bill Scully and two members of the public. Under payment of bills, a bill from the township attorney of nearly $4,000 was discussed. Many discussion items were […]
WCSO report: April 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of April there were 50 calls for service. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, no traffic stops were made, and no citations were issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the last month include: On April 2, the collaboration deputy responded to the 300 block of Schaffer Ct. for a Health and Safety […]
Help us help our veterans
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 117, thanks you for any donations for the annual Poppy Day. “As we are unable to be out on the street this year, your generosity is gratefully appreciated,” said Rita Huber, who is in charge of the Auxiliary Unit’s annual poppy drive. “This is the primary way we receive funds to […]
Obituary: Howard S. Willson
Howard S. Willson, of Manchester, MI, age 84, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti. He was born October 9, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harry & Ruth (Mills) Willson. A lifelong airplane aficionado, he was a pilot and even built his own kit-plane, an Avid Flyer. Howard retired […]
Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay closed for summer
Rolling Hills Water Park at Rolling Hills County Park and Blue Heron Bay Spray Park at Independence Lake County Park, both operated by Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (WCPARC), will be closed for the summer. Blue Heron Bay Spray Park was already set to close for the 2020 season due to infrastructure issues and […]
Stories of Wil: Writing a note, making a plan
Submitted by Christie Taylor 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 […]
