MCS teachers seek community support in stalled contract talks
by Sara Swanson On Monday, November 18, Manchester High School teacher Devin Girbach, who also serves as the President of the Manchester Education Association, addressed the Board of Education. Although some in the community were aware of the on-going teacher contract negotiations, many more became aware after his statement was shared on social media. Girbach […]
A Thanksgiving thank you to the people of Manchester from the Whelans
submitted by Ed and Rosemary Whelan Our family has always looked forward to the Thanksgiving holiday. While enjoying the pumpkin and cornstalks decorations and preparing the recipes and seeing who is going to visit us, we remember to be thankful for what we have, big or small. This year we have a huge reason to […]
Manchester Diner collecting items for Christmas Day Backpack Giveaway
by Sara Swanson Manchester Diner, located at 108 Adrian St, will be collecting items for the Because It Matters Project through December 16. Drop in and donate new socks, gloves, hats, scarves, toilet paper, fast-food gift cards, snacks, travel-size toiletries, and/or anything you think a person could use. These items will be placed in backpacks […]
Obituary: Kevin A. Love
Kevin A. Love, 68, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his home. Born June 2, 1956, to Alexander “Sandy” and Nancy L. (Strasser) Love in Detroit, Mich., he was raised in Livonia. Kevin graduated from Livonia Stevenson High School in 1975, went to A & P school, and was hired by Zantop […]
Free birth control, emergency contraception & more at WCHD (while supplies last)
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department has free over-the-counter (OTC) Opill birth control pills and OTC emergency contraception available at no cost, while supplies last. Free condoms and lube to help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are always available. These supplies are provided as part of the Take Control of Your Birth […]
Obituary: Gerald Lee Porter
Gerald Lee Porter, 64, of Brooklyn, Mich., passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Hospice Home of Lenawee in Adrian, Mich. Jerry was born May 21, 1960, in Dearborn, Mich., to Patsy (Wild) Porter. He was raised in Manchester, Mich., alongside his younger brother, Bobby Porter, of Brooklyn. In 1987, Jerry married Vickie (Maschino) […]
Letter to the editor: The loss of the school district is where we are heading
November 20, 2024 I was heavily involved in the district, recently serving as VP of the Klager & Riverside PTSA from 2020 to 2023. I was on the board of the Manchester Athletic Boosters for the past four years, serving as president my last year in the district, which was the 2023–2024 school year. Under […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 54 ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND/OR PROHIBIT THE OWNERSHIP, POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP THAT ARE DANGEROUS, AT LARGE, OR OFFENSIVE DUE TO CREATING A NUISANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF FREEDOM HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. TITLE This ordinance shall be known and cited as the Township […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (#1 of #2) MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY IRON MILL POND LAKE IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: ALL RECORD OWNERS OF OR PARTIES IN INTEREST IN LAND IN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DESCRIBED BELOW: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of Manchester Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan (“Township”), will hold a […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — December 2024
The December 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: TrumpeterDec2024
