Sara Swanson

Michigan’s unpaid, overworked caregivers reaching a breaking point

by Hayley Harding, The Detroit News & Sarah Rahal, The Detroit News (Bridge Michigan) Rosa E. Hunter sees her mother as a future version of herself. They even share the same name. As 94-year-old Rosa L. Hunter suffers from dementia, she relies on her youngest daughter for around-the-clock care. And while 68-year-old Rosa wouldn’t have it any […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Education Association recommends Harvey, Tindall, and Wiitala for school board

submitted by Leslie Rollins, Manchester Education Association  The Manchester Education Association announced today it is recommending the following candidates for the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election: Rebecca Harvey, Michael J. Tindall, and Sandra Wiitala. “Local educators strongly recommend these three candidates because they are committed to providing every Manchester […]

 Sara Swanson

Meet the MDL Board: Elissa Weidmayer, Freedom Township

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]

 Sara Swanson

Get hands-on help with free E-books, audiobooks, music and more at the library

by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library  On Monday, September 12, Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer hands-on help with any of their digital collections. Between 6 and 7pm, library card holders can drop in with a mobile device and learn how to access Overdrive / Libby, hoopla, kanopy, or The New York Times free with […]

 Sara Swanson

Three health education classes at Acorn

submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Join us at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café for three amazing health and nutrition classes! Come learn about the amazing health benefits of common herbs, spices and foods found in your kitchen. From strengthening your immune system to soothing a cough or a cold to aiding digestion, Dr. […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Barbara L. Hunget

Barbara Louise Hunget, 95, of Chelsea, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Barb’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 6pm – 8pm and on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from noon – 2pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel.  Her funeral service will be held following visitation at 2pm  Burial to […]

 Sara Swanson

Photo: Canadian Geese fly south over the River Raisin

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Some issues that we need to address as a community

September 9, 2022 Letter To The Editor We have all said, written, heard, and agreed with “Manchester is a great place” and “we love living here”. But, unfortunately, we do have a some issues that we, as a community, need to address. We have a few, thankfully not many, that don’t think about or really […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 312 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VILLAGE ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 231 OF 1998, AS IT IS INCORPORATED IN THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 112: PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND THE LIKE. THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: That the […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester