Manchester Township discusses varied business at May meeting
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the May 10 township board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, zoning administrator Carl Macomber, and several members of the public. A few members of the public made statements in opposition to the utility-scale solar energy project proposed at Sharon Hollow and Herman […]
Chamber Spotlight: Manchester Veterinary Clinic
Manchester Veterinary Clinic, located at 18558 W Austin Rd, has been serving the community’s needs since 1957 and initially served both large and small animals. We have come a long, long way, adapting to the specialized needs of small animals. We now offer geriatric care/acupuncture, advanced dental, high-definition Canon digital radiography, orthopedic and advanced soft-tissue […]
WCRC roadwork this week
Starting on Monday, May 23, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a preventative maintenance chip seal project on Pleasant Lake Rd. between Schneider Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. in Freedom and Lodi Townships, and Parker Rd. between Pleasant Lake Rd. and Scio Church Rd on the border of Freedom and Lodi Townships. The […]
WCDP to present primary candidates for county judgeship and 14th State Senate District
submitted by Jessica Jenks, Washtenaw County Democratic Party In our ongoing effort to help voters make informed decisions in the upcoming elections, the Washtenaw County Democratic Party (WCDP) will host a Zoom webinar panel discussion on Saturday, June 4, at 9:30am, with candidates vying for the November election ballot slots for judge of the main […]
Obituary: Robert J. Miller
Robert J. Miller, 86, began and ended his life in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but in the middle he lived a life beyond one life’s usual limits, filled with faith, service, dedication, generosity, and adventure. Bob was ordained as a Lutheran minister at Capital University, and spent one memorable year as an intern pastor in Oregon […]
Obituary: Paula Louise Saft
On May 22, 2022, Paula Louise Saft passed away after continuing to defy the odds of her battle with cancer. Born to Mary and Harry Johnson on April 14, 1956, she was the eldest of four siblings. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1974, and was heavily involved in the German Club, traveling to Germany in the […]
May 2022 Senior Student of the Month: Collin Campbell
submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Our May 2022 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Collin Campbell. Collin is the son of Kristi and Greg Campbell. He has been a member of the High School Jazz Band for four years. The last four years of high school he […]
Underclass students of the month announced for May 2022
submitted by the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Students in grades 7–11 at Manchester Junior-Senior High School received their Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for […]
Ava Sharrow-Ducsay has been named to the Alma College Dean’s List
Alma College has released the Dean’s List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2022 Winter Term and this included Ava Sharrow-Ducsay of Manchester. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight of which are evaluative grades, […]
