WCSO February 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of February there were 142 calls for service. During this time, 77 traffic stops were made, resulting in 24 traffic citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester City during the last month include: On February 25, a collaboration deputy responded to the 200 block of South Washington […]
Michigan targets prosperity in plan to boost training and wages for workers
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is rolling out a plan to boost prosperity in the state by aligning initiatives, currently scattered among various state departments, that seek new and higher-paying jobs and better-trained workers. The new Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan is the first time the state has laid out a formal vision to increase its […]
Michigan works to improve pay, as state inches toward universal pre-K
by Hannah Dellinger/Chalkbeat Detroit (for Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal to make preschool free and available to all families is a big task. The biggest hurdles for the state to overcome are shortages of qualified staff and too few affordable, quality child care spots for 4-year-olds. To create a universal prekindergarten program, the governor plans to improve pay for early […]
Solar eclipse 2024: What will Michigan see? How to get glasses, other answers
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The good news: Excitement is building for the first visible solar eclipse in Michigan since 1954. The bad news: Most of the state doesn’t fall in the path of the April 8 eclipse, with just a slice of Monroe County in southeast Michigan getting the full effect. So many […]
Extra effort is needed to recycle your glass
submitted by Sybil Kolon After the recycling bins were moved behind the township hall, there were complaints about noise from the glass being thrown into the separate glass compartment. To resolve that issue, the township asked the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) to no longer bring bins with a separate glass compartment. While that noise […]
Worth Repeating celebrates returning more than $100K to community in four years
submitted by Pat Sahakian This month, Worth Repeating celebrates the return of $100,154.96 to the Manchester community from its inception in March 2020 to its fourth anniversary in March 2024. The store invites the community to come celebrate with us on Saturday, March 23, from 10am until 2pm. There will be free cake for all. […]
Manchester township board discusses wide variety of issues
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the March 12 board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were assistant fire chief Mike Kouba, Carl Werner, and a few other members of the public. There were public comments about continued blight issues on Lakeside Drive. Sybil Kolon urged the board to continue working on […]
Track team’s can and bottle drive a great success
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester varsity track team says a huge “thank you” to the Manchester community! Saturday’s can and bottle drive went pretty smoothly, according to head coach Michael Coltre, noting that, “Everyone was working together and doing their job so it was great to see! It’s not an easy job and there was […]
Photos: Spring workday leaves parks sparkling
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Parks Commission organized and carried out a cleanup of Carr, Kirk, and Chi-Bro parks on Saturday, March 16. Several commissioners and a few volunteers spent a couple of hours enjoying the beautiful morning while filling trash bags. Among those participating included Commissioner Kindra Weid and husband Ben; Commissioner Pat Vailliencourt […]
Public notice: Manchester Family Service
PUBLIC NOTICE The Public is invited to attend: MANCHESTER FAMILY SERVICE, INC. ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 10:30 A.M. at Manchester United Methodist Church 501 Ann Arbor St. Manchester, Michigan Submitted by Cathy Moore, e-mail catherinemoore@att.net Recording Secretary, Manchester Family Service, Inc.
