Sara Swanson

Michigan tribes, state reach tentative deal on Great Lakes fishing access

by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Four Michigan Native American Tribes reached a tentative deal with the federal and state governments to split up the next 24 years-worth of fishing access in Michigan’s Great Lakes waters. The proposed deal maintains broad tenets of an old agreement that has been in place since 2000, while giving tribal […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER Notice of Adoption ORDINANCE No. 317 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VILLAGE ZONING MAP TO ALLOW FOR A MARIJUANA OVERLAY DISTRICT. THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment To Zoning Map for the Village of Manchester: Ordinance No. 317, is an ordinance to amend the Village of […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 316 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A MARIJUANA OVERLAY DISTRICT. THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment To Zoning Ordinance for the Village of Manchester: Ordinance No. 316, the Marijuana Overlay District, as incorporated in Chapter […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 315 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW FOR A MARIHUANA FACILITY REGULATORY ORDINANCE. THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment To Village Code of Ordinances for the Village of Manchester. Ordinance No. 315, the Marihuana Facility Regulatory […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 314 PROCESSING OF FOOD PRODUCTS, BAKERY GOODS, CANDY AND BEVERAGES PERMITTED IN I-1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 239 OF 2001, AS IT IS INCORPORATED IN THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLE XV: LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 151: ZONING […]

 Sara Swanson

Christmas concert and vendor market at Manchester Market

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Farmers Market  Come join us at Manchester Market for a Christmas Market on Wednesday, December 14, from 4 to 7pm, with a marvelous assortment of vendors supplying amazing gifts you can give this holiday season! There’s something for everyone on your Christmas list. The talented and lovely Stacey “Soul Songstress” […]

 Sara Swanson

New year birding hike in the Leonard Preserve

Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of local birds along the charming River Raisin with county naturalist Kelsey Dehring on a hike in the Leonard Preserve located just outside of the Village limits on North Union Street. The […]

 Sara Swanson

Scouts collecting pet food for CRC, need your help!

Local Arrow of Light Scouts, the highest rank in Cub Scouting, are working toward their Duty to God in Action Adventure by holding a pet food drive to benefit the Manchester Community Resource Center. They are asking Manchester Community members to donate dry or wet dog and/or cat food to help feed furry companions that […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students of the Month for November 2022

submitted by the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive 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 promoting good citizenship; for […]

 Sara Swanson

Weight restricted on 2 Manchester Township culverts

On Friday, December 9, the Washtenaw County Road Commission announced it has reduced the load rating on two structures in Manchester Township due to structural deterioration. The Austin Rd Culvert over unnamed channel between Grossman Rd and Wald Strasse St has been reduced to 36/55/65. Likewise, the Scully Rd Culvert over Iron Creek between Ely […]