Gather with others this Christmas
submitted by Chelsea Hospital A free Christmas meal is planned at UMHS-Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital for community members who cannot afford one. This will take place on Christmas Day (Monday, December 25) from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Members of our community who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day or who cannot afford a Christmas meal […]
WCRC roadwork
Washtenaw County Road Commission crews are winding down this year’s projects and will be found working countywide on various roads throughout the month of December. Most of this work will involve dead tree removal and will only cause intermittent lane restrictions. A delayed start on drainage and forestry work in Freedom Township, on Esch Road […]
Anderson signs with Cleary University
Manchester student Hunter Anderson has recently signed with the Cleary University Cougars and received a scholarship to run Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. Congratulations, Hunter!
Letter to the Editor: DECA thanks the community
November 27, 2023 To the Editor: I would like to thank this wonderful community for the outpouring of support for our Manchester High School DECA chapter. Frank’s Place was so very generous to open their doors and give a percentage of sales from the evening of November 8. My students showed up to help and […]
Whitmer signs energy bills to make Michigan use clean energy by 2040
by Janelle D James (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed climate bills last Tuesday afternoon that will require Michigan utility companies to get 100% of their energy from clean energy sources by 2040. “Today’s package will help us make more clean energy right here in Michigan, reducing our reliance on foreign oil,” Whitmer said before […]
Whitmer signs Michigan election law overhaul that aims to prevent ‘chaos’
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed into law a sweeping series of election bills that supporters contend will boost democratic participation and prevent “chaos” in the event of disputed elections. Among other things, the new laws expand voter registration, criminalize poll worker intimidation, regulate political ads that use artificial intelligence […]
Toys for Tots continues in 2023
by Marsha Chartrand Once again this year, the Manchester Township Fire Department is sponsoring Toys for Tots to help families in need in the Manchester area. Boxes will be appearing at hosting businesses throughout the community during the week, and new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at any of the locations: Chuck’s Auto Repair, […]
What do YOU want for Christmas?
by Marsha Chartrand You know it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas when the Santa Mailbox arrives on the streets of Manchester. For the past few years, the mailbox has found a comfortable residence in the alley on Main Street, located between Dance With Heart Studios and the Comerica/Main Street Suites building. And each […]
Shovel your sidewalks; keep our community safe
by Marsha Chartrand With Sunday’s snowfall, it’s a perfect time to remind residents and business owners within the City that there is a snow-removal ordinance in place. Cpl. Keith DeZwaan, ordinance officer for the City of Manchester at WCSO Station 4, is hoping to see compliance with the City ordinance by all business owners and […]
