Biden student loan forgiveness plan: What it means for Michigan
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) President Biden announced Wednesday that he would cancel up to $10,000 in student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. For low-income students receiving Pell Grants, that award will be doubled. Biden also extended a pandemic-related pause on student loan collections and interest through the end of the year. […]
Michigan music: The Andy Furda Experience
by Steve Girbach Manchester has been home to an eclectic mix of musical styles over the years. I’m thinking about the Blues, Jazz, and Americana artists that played at the Black Sheep Repertory Theater back in the day. More recently, our friends at Riverfolk Music and Arts have hosted a wide variety of World and […]
New County program to help with overdue water bills
by Sara Swanson Do you have Village of Manchester water and are overdue on your water bill? If you meet the financial requirements, Washtenaw County’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) could help! The Village of Manchester is one of the six participating water providers in this new program, along with the City of […]
Emanuel UCC presents the Lore Family, a Southern Gospel Music performance
submitted by Erleen Clark, Emanuel UCC Emanuel United Church of Christ (UCC), located at 324 W Main St, will be hosting the Lore Family, a Southern Gospel Music group, this Friday, August 26, at 7pm in the church sanctuary. All are welcome. The Lore Family consists of Darren, Sandy, Fayth, Jake, and Samuel. They reside […]
Nature programs at the Eddy Center
by Sara Swanson We frequently help promote events at nature preserves, the county park, and the state park within the Manchester area but because of our hyper-local policy, we don’t often write about very neat, nearby opportunities outside of that area. However, we are bending that policy a little because Kathy Claflin from the Waterloo […]
WCCD Annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Coordinator, Washtenaw County’s Conservation District (WCCD) 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 […]
Manchester Township Board August 21 meeting report
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 16 township board meeting. Also present were Fire Chief Bill Scully, zoning administrator Carl Macomber, and other members of the public. Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for July. There were 52 calls for service, including 34 EMS responses, three fires, and one […]
Time to register for youth football and cheerleading
submitted by Dan Budd, Manchester Youth Football, and Ashley Rickert, Manchester Youth Cheerleading Manchester Youth Football and Cheerleading registration is up and running. We’re excited to have Youth Cheerleading back this year. Ashley Rickert has stepped up to get that program back up and running. For Youth Football, Kindergarten–2nd and 3rd–4th grades will play on […]
Obituary: James R. Duncan
It is with extreme sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our brother, James R. Duncan, aged 61. He passed peacefully while sleeping at home in San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. James was a loving, bright light in this world, and he will be missed by so many. James was born […]
WCRC: Roadwork this week in the Manchester area
Washtenaw County Road Commission will be working in the Manchester area this week in Manchester Township and Sharon Township. In Manchester Township, Herman Rd between Deer Valley Ln and Grossman Rd will have intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements this week. In Sharon Township, Jacob Rd between Easudes Rd and Walker Rd will be closed this […]
