Manchester 2024 Home Holiday Light Display Contest
by Sara Swanson The Downtown Development Authority and Manchester Main Street Project are holding a 2024 Christmas House Decorating Contest! There will be a $100 prize for first place and a $50 prize for second place. Decoration will need to be complete by Friday, December 6, for judging, which will happen on Saturday, December 7, […]
Horning Farms ground beef donation program
by Marsha Chartrand For several years now, Horning Farms has worked hard to give back to the community with their locally grown farm products. The farm recently announced they are doing a 2024 match for the Ground Beef Donation program. You can donate $6 and, in return, Horning Farms will donate one pound of ground […]
Obituary: Kenneth Michael Merriman
Kenneth Michael Merriman passed away November 15, 2024. Kenneth’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm, Wednesday, November 20, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel with the Rosary at 7:30pm. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, at 11am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 10720 Hayes Rd, Brooklyn. There […]
Sheriff-Elect Dyer invites community to swearing-in ceremony
submitted by Alyshia Dyer, Washtenaw County Sheriff-Elect With the general election now complete, Alyshia Dyer has been elected as the next Sheriff of Washtenaw County. She will make history as the first woman and youngest person to serve in this role. Sheriff-Elect Dyer is eager to begin her work in the spirit of community collaboration […]
Senior transportation organization holds focus group in Manchester
submitted by Sharon Jones Feonix Mobility Rising, a transportation hub operating in Washtenaw County, recently held a transportation focus group in Manchester. The purpose of the focus group was to gather information and feedback on the transportation needs of our community. Senior Community Development Manager Rebecca Yaciuk presented an introduction to Feonix services to members […]
Make “Frankensporks” at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library IT’S ALIVE! The Manchester District Library (MDL) is bringing sporks to life (but not really) on Wednesday, November 27, at 4:15pm in the Teen Spot. Create your own “Frankenspork” with googly eyes and pipe cleaners, or make an entire multi-utility army! Materials provided; recommended for ages 4+. MDL […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN FOURTH CONTINUED UTILITY-SCALE SES MORATORIUM ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 113 Notice of Adoption Please take notice that on November 12, 2024, the Township Board of Manchester Township adopted Ordinance No. 113, which continues the moratorium on the approval, location, erection, construction, and/or installation of the Utility-Scale SES land use (utility-scale solar […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN FOURTH ORDINANCE EXTENDING COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS) MORATORIUM Ordinance No. 112 Notice of Adoption Please take notice that on November 12, 2024, the Township Board of Manchester Township adopted Ordinance No.112, which extends the existing moratorium on the permitting, consideration, approval, location, erection, construction, and/or installation of Commercial […]
Online betting increases Michigan revenue — and gambling addiction
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Casino-game and sports betting available on the phones of Michigan residents has been a huge winner for state revenues, with Michigan last year rising to first place nationwide for online gaming, but it’s also led to an explosion in problem gambling. Calls to a state gambling helpline have more than tripled […]
