Another shredding event coming up July 19
by Marsha Chartrand Did you miss the shredding day at the library last weekend? Do you still have more papers that you just didn’t have time to gather up? Don’t despair — the Manchester community has another Community Shred Day coming up next month, sponsored by American 1 Credit Union. “We are having free Shred […]
WCSO: May 2023 report of police services in the village
As reported by Alan Hunt, Lieutenant, WCSO During the month of May 2023 there were 205 calls for service. During this time, 96 traffic stops were made, resulting in 38 citations. One noteworthy event in Manchester Village during the month included: May 14: A collaboration deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard Street for […]
Obituary: William Monde “Bill” Shurtliff
On July 5, 2023, dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Bill Shurtliff was born to eternal life. Bill was also a much-loved Ann Arbor artist. For more than four decades, thousands have purchased postcards, note cards, calendars, and original artwork featuring Bill’s iconic pen-and-ink/watercolor drawings of scenes of Ann Arbor and the University of […]
Obituary: Kathy E. Hyatt
Kathy Elaine Hyatt, 72, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, June 29, 2023. Kathy’s family and friends will gather Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel. Her funeral service will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023, at […]
Long COVID remains a debilitating medical mystery for Michigan sufferers
by Irena Li (Bridge Michigan) Jeff Whitmer used to enjoy his free time running around with his kids and playing softball. An architect and father of two living in Sylvan Lake, Whitmer now lives a much more sedentary lifestyle. He primarily works from home, and is struggling to get back to his life three years […]
Traffic deaths spike in Michigan since 2019; experts blame risky driving
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Traffic deaths jumped 15% from 2019 to 2022 in Michigan, even though the pandemic decreased total travel — and experts blame risky driving. Data released Thursday by TRIP, a national research nonprofit, show Michigan drivers traveled over 100 billion miles in 2019, resulting in 985 fatalities. That jumped to […]
Michigan may add organ donation registry to state income tax forms
by Riley Hodder (Bridge Michigan) Michigan might become the first state to ask taxpayers on state tax forms if they want to become organ donors. If passed, House Bills 4362, 4363 and 4364 would add a new question to Michigan tax forms asking taxpayers if they want to add their names to the organ donor registry. Those who check ‘yes,’ […]
Staff and administration look back on a good year, forward to more teamwork
by Marsha Chartrand A chaotic 2021-22 school year that damaged morale and public relations, marked a low point for Manchester Community Schools, especially the Junior/Senior High School. Staff, administrators, and students left the district at an alarming rate amid dissension about masking, disciplinary actions, parental responsibility, and other issues. School board and administration stepped in […]
Yes, Okeys are still on the move … but what about Snoopy?
by Marsha Chartrand Long ago and far away, a young family fulfilling their military obligation in San Diego, California, were visiting their parents on Grossman Road in Manchester. As they drove down West Main Street, they caught sight of a mailbox in the shape of a Snoopy doghouse, with a cut-out Snoopy atop the roof. […]
The 70th Annual Manchester Chicken Broil set for July 15
submitted by the Manchester Chicken Broil The 70th annual Manchester Chicken Broil, the decades-long, entirely volunteer-run tradition in the village of Manchester, is set for Saturday, July 15 from 4 to 7:30pm at the Alumni Memorial Field. This is the third year the Chicken Broil has taken place on a Saturday (previously it was held […]
