Marsha Chartrand

Michigan Supreme Court denies appeal of Dexter Wellness Center’s tax exemption

The Michigan Supreme Court issued its order Wednesday, June 20, 2018, denying the City of Dexter’s appeal of the Michigan Court of Appeals decision, which upheld the property tax exemption on the Dexter Wellness Center, hopefully bringing an end to the City of Dexter’s protracted challenge of the exempt status of the Wellness Center. “Despite […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Kids Entering Preschool or Kindergarten? Schedule Mandatory Hearing and Vision Screenings

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 throughout the summer. Call 734-544-6786 to schedule. “Young children and their parents may not realize they have a hearing or vision problem,” says Deborah Thompson, lead hearing and vision technician […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester Middle School/ High School 2017-2018 fourth marking period Honor Roll

Manchester High School and Manchester Middle School have announced their fourth-quarter honor rolls for the 2017-18 school year. High Honors are awarded to those students who receive all A’s. Honors are awarded to students who receive A’s and B’s. High School High Honors Grade 12 Bargardi, Dominic D Brickley, Derek R Cecconie, Cozette J Clark, Alexander […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Jan E. Neukom

Jan Elizabeth Neukom was born on August 2, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio. She died on June 20, 2018 at her beloved family cottage at Sand Lake Michigan. She was the daughter of Albert and Jeanette Neukom of Adrian, Michigan, the wife of James Kilchenman of Manchester, Michigan and the sister of Albert (Jay) Neukom of […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Donald G.R. Beach

Donald G. R. Beach passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, at the Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Fl.  Born in Detroit, the only child of Helen and Gordon Beach. On August 4, 1951, he married the love of his life, Sally. They spent their time between Pleasant Lake in Manchester, and Englewood, FL, after Don’s retirement […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Letter to the Editor: Hello From Italy

June 20, 2018 Five years have passed since I said my last goodbye to your beautiful community and flew away from Detroit International Airport with tear-filled eyes. Since that painful parting there has been no day in which I haven’t found myself contemplating the beautiful moments I had enjoyed on the other side of the ocean […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Public Notice: Manchester Township Budget Public Hearing

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Manchester Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budgets for fiscal year 2018-19 at the Manchester Township Hall, 275 South Macomb Street, on Monday, June 25, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Possible budget  amendments to 2017-18 will also be considered. The property tax millage […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Gazebo Concert welcomes Jacob Warren and Grant Flick this week

This week at the gazebo, please welcome Warren & Flick, a performance you won’t want to miss. From The Tea Haus in Ann Arbor to Top of the Park, to the University of Michigan Museum of Art, this duo has been making the local rounds and entrancing audiences everywhere they go. Jacob Warren and Grant […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Public Notice: Bridgewater Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis 7-Jun-18

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Jun-18 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. All five Board members were present (quorum) with 14 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 3-May-18 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved […]

 Marsha Chartrand

More than 60 local scholarships awarded to Class of 2018

Manchester High School is fortunate to have a generous community sponsoring a variety of local scholarships. This year, 62 graduating seniors from the Class of 2018 were recipients of a local scholarship. (Some students received multiple awards.) The Austin Fuller Memorial Scholarship was presented to Hannah McCaffrey; recipients of the Barry and Peggy Allen Vocational Scholarships were […]