Team SWAT heading north for long-distance relay
If you haven’t heard of Ragnar, chances are that you soon will. A long-distance relay spanning about 200 miles, in 24+ hours, Ragnar is a “bucket list” race for many dedicated runners, including Sarah Andrews of The Distance in Manchester. This year, Ragnar, which hosts about 35-40 events across the country each year, expanded to […]
School district marketing shows results
Whether we like it or not, it is a fact of life of Michigan’s educational environment these days, that school districts need to “market” their services just like every other business. Manchester’s newest marketing campaign appears to be successful, with many more school-of-choice students registering than in previous years. When $7,511 per-pupil is at stake, retaining or […]
August staff picks of new books at the Manchester District Library
This month’s staff recommendations of some of the newest books at Manchester District Library will let you complete your summer reading quota over the holiday weekend. Happy reading! Donna Kittel: The Island House by Nancy Thayer The setting is Nantucket, beautifully described, and deals with college relationships and how they change throughout the years, including how “families” are […]
Conservation District offers trees for fall
You can provide wildlife habitat, control erosion, establish windbreaks and screens, and reforest open land by planting conifer trees available through the Washtenaw County Conservation District Fall Conservation Tree Sale. Conifer trees, animal repellents, tree planting aids and bird nest boxes are available. Order forms can be obtained at the Conservation District Office, 7203 Jackson […]
WCSD plans Labor Day traffic enforcement
After a 28 percent spike in alcohol-involved traffic fatalities in 2015, The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Pittsfield Township Police Department, and the University of Michigan Police Department will conduct stepped-up drunk driving enforcement as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. This takes place from August 18 through September 5. Statewide, […]
Reward Doubles for Information on Slain Trumpeter Swans
On August 16, the Huron Valley Humane Society (HSHV) increased the reward to $2,500 for information which would lead to arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for intentionally killing a family of trumpeter swans in Freedom Township. Donations from concerned citizens have more than doubled the reward money, which was originally set at $1,000. Trumpeter swans are […]
Iris Dividing in Sharon Mills
Support your Washtenaw County Parks by participating in Iris Dividing at Sharon Mills Park, located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Road, Sharon Township. This park is one of the gems of our county; if you have not yet visited, come and join us to see our prize winning mill on the River Raisin. View the mill […]
Back to School with the Manchester District Library
Beginning Monday, August 22, and continuing through the end of September, the Manchester District Library will be collecting school supplies for Klager Elementary School. Please bring your donations of pencils, crayons, paper, folders, Kleenex, markers, and other general school supplies to the front desk. The library will give these items to the Klager teachers to use as they see […]
American Cancer Society to host local forum
Whether it’s advocating for lifesaving change, honoring a loved one, funding groundbreaking research, motivating communities to donate, delivering vital patient services, or listening to someone’s journey, every action that is part of Relay For Life moves us one step closer toward achieving a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is hosting a […]
