NEW Meet & Greet Series at Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth During the months of September, October, and November, the Manchester District Library will be hosting Manchester’s local businesses, restaurants, and nonprofits at the MDL’s Meet & Greet Series to help promote all of the wonderful things Manchester has to offer. Our first Manchester Meet & Greet will be on Friday, September […]
Book Donation Day coming up at the Library
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library’s Friends of the Library is holding a book donation day on Saturday, September 9, from 10am to noon in the Village Room. The Village Room is located on the lower level and can be accessed from the rear parking lot of the library. The Friends ask that when […]
Sensory-friendly inclusion spaces coming to Clinton Township Public Library
submitted by Mary Gallup, director, Clinton Township Public Library Clinton Township Public Library has been awarded the LSTA Public Library Services Grant in the amount of $16,218. The project will begin on October 1, 2023. Funding from the grant will allow CTPL to build four sensory-friendly study cubicles along with a schedule of monthly technology […]
Obituary: Rodolfo Rodriguez
Rodolfo Rodriguez, 81, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2023. At 81, it still seemed like a life cut short, as he always managed to live life to the fullest. He went by both Rod and Rudy, so he will be addressed as both. Rod/Rudy was born on November 19, 1941, to Juanita […]
Local Edward Jones financial advisor Dan Baldwin recognized by “Forbes“
submitted by Suzy Mazur, Senior Branch Office Administrator, Edward Jones Edward Jones Financial Advisor Dan Baldwin of Manchester has been named to the 2023 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State ranking by Forbes/SHOOK® Research. The list is comprised of more than 1,460 financial advisors nationwide, all under age 40. This ranking is given to the top financial advisors under 40 in their […]
WCRC announces retirement and hiring of new managing director
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission It is with mixed emotions that the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announces the retirement of Managing Director Sheryl Soderholm Siddall. Siddall has served as managing director of WCRC since 2018. During her tenure, she assisted in the development and continued success of the four-year county-wide road- and non-motorized […]
WCSO: AG Nessel reminds residents to watch out for scams following severe storms
From Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued alerts to help consumers know their rights, including how to avoid scams. Whatever the type of disaster, affected homeowners want to repair the damage right away to get back to a sense of normalcy. Unfortunately, that rush to repair one’s home often leads […]
Washtenaw County’s Conservation District annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Coordinator, Washtenaw County Conservation District While the early blooms of spring remind us to plant in the cool, moist soils, fall is a great opportunity to plant native plants. The soil and temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment ahead of the springtime weeds. Get a […]
Emma Mrocko graduates from NMU
submitted by Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University announced its spring graduates. Emma Mrocko from Manchester earned a BSN-Nursing and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Northern Michigan University is a public university in Marquette, Michigan, established in 1899 by the Michigan Legislature. The university comprises five academic divisions, offering some 180 programs at the undergraduate and […]
Noa Amar of Manchester enrolls at James Madison University
submitted by James Madison University Manchester resident Noa Amar has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2023 semester. Amar has selected Biology — BA as a major. Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. With state-of-the-art amenities and facilities, students have access to NCAA Division […]
