Photo: Tree balanced on power line
Last Thursday’s storm uprooted many trees and damaged many power lines. One notable example was a large maple on the corner of Ann Arbor Hill and Auburn, across from Klager Elementary. It was taken down Sunday afternoon, just in time for the first day of school, and power was restored to neighbors.
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions through August 31 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Saline Waterworks Road in Freedom Township will have daytime road closures this week for limestone resurfacing. In Sharon Township, unpaved local roads will have intermittent lane […]
Storms, tornadoes linked to 5 deaths and widespread power outages
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Heavy storms and at least four confirmed tornadoes are linked to five deaths as they uprooted trees, flooded roads and triggered power outages across Michigan on Thursday. On Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offered state assistance to Wayne and Monroe counties. Whitmer issued an emergency declaration and agreed with requests from […]
Appeals court nixes Michigan PFAS water limits in ruling for 3M
by Lester Graham & Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) A Michigan Court of Appeals panel has struck down state restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in drinking water, but left the regulatory rules in place as the state pursues an appeal. In a split decision Tuesday, the three-judge panel concluded the state failed to follow proper […]
RSV vaccine available for older Michiganders, but many don’t know of it
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A long-awaited vaccine for older adults now protects against the potentially deadly respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV — but nearly half of people in this age group did not know it’s available. And a significant number of the most vulnerable in this group said they aren’t interested in the vaccine […]
Dance Arts of Manchester finds a permanent home with new studio space!
by Sara Swanson Laura Goodell, owner and instructor for Dance Arts of Manchester had been on the hunt for a location for her program’s studio. Last winter she found what she believed would be a permanent home for the program, renovating an old classroom in Caife Aspire (Nellie Ackerson building) into a beautiful dance studio. […]
Adult Learners Institute highlights Manchester as it announces its September classes
by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Watergate, long lines at the gas pump, war protests, Patty Hearst, and Kent State. It is that tumultuous decade, the 1970s, that opens ALI’s fall semester as John Hauger continues his exploration of the music of the twentieth century in his In-Person class on September 8 with the Music of […]
Obiturary: Harry P. Johnson
Harry P. Johnson, 96, passed away in the early morning hours of August 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Harry’s family and friends will gather on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 2 – 4 pm and 6-8 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held at 11 […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: appointments to land-preservation committee, recycling bin cameras to be installed shortly
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 15 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and a few other members of the public. Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for July. There were 49 calls for service, including 21 EMS responses, four fires, and 15 HAZMAT incidents. The […]
2023 Manchester Community Fair Homemaker Awards
submitted by Angie Schaible Manchester Community Fair 2023 Homemaker of the Year Grand Champion was Susie Simpson. The Reserve Champion Homemaker was Tracey Hittle. Max Harvey was awarded 2023 Junior Homemaker and Junior Homemaker Reserve Champion was Leigha Harvey.
