Sara Swanson

MHS places third in Tri-County Quiz Bowl tournament

submitted by Jared Throneberry, Manchester Varsity Quiz Bowl On Thursday, March 9, the Manchester Varsity Quiz Bowl team participated in the annual 2023 Tri-County Regional Quiz Bowl tournament in Ann Arbor and came home with a third-place finish. Of the seven matches played, Manchester only lost to Chelsea and Howell while defeating Dexter, Washtenaw Christian, […]

 Sara Swanson

7/8 Band and High School Band earn first division ratings

by Sara Swanson On March 2, 3, and 4, the Manchester Bands hosted and participated in the 2023 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 8 Band and Orchestra Festival. Both the 7th/8th Grade (7/8) Band and the High School Concert (HS) Band earned a superior first division rating, which qualifies them to participate in […]

 Sara Swanson

January 2023 Students of the Month

submitted by 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 promoting […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Township Board meeting: CRC presentation, warming center discussed

by Sybil Kolon   All board members except John Seefeld were present at the March 14 township board meeting. Also present was fire chief Bill Scully, assistant fire chief Mike Kouba, Dave Tamagne, Carol Wotring, Carl Werner and Matthew Bednarski. Dave Tamagne, president of the board of the Community Resource Center (CRC), and its executive […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Manchester Community Schools

Manchester Community Schools Notice of Board Vacancy The Manchester Community School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the board of education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through December 31, 2024 and will be replaced by the individual elected to the position (based upon the November 5, […]

 Sara Swanson

Watch the Timberdoodle Tumble in the Leonard Preserve

by Sara Swanson Have you ever wanted to see a Timberdoodle Tumble? Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation naturalist Kelsey Dehring Saturday, April 15, from 7:45 to 9pm in the Leonard Preserve. As the sun sets over open fields, experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, also known as a timberdoodle. During spring nights the […]

 Sara Swanson

Create the perfect personalized massage oil at MDL

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) welcomes back Nichole Jensen from Hand and Heartwork for Massage Oils Make & Take on Monday, March 27. This workshop will be held at 6:30pm in the library’s upstairs lounge. Learn about different carrier oils, essential oils, and the various plants that can […]

 Sara Swanson

Adult Learners Institute announces its April classes

submitted by Joan Gaughan, Chelsea’s Adult Learners Institute (ALI)  Last fall, with the help of the Webb and Hubbell telescopes, Dr. Charlie Taylor turned our gaze to the farthest reaches of the known universe. This semester, in his class Biology 101 on the first three Wednesdays in April, he reverses our focus to the microscopic […]

 Sara Swanson

Take the Washtenaw County Community Health Survey

submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department  The Washtenaw County Health Department is inviting residents to share what they think about health in our county by taking the Washtenaw County Community Health Survey. The survey will help the Health Department, community partners, and local health care providers better understand the needs of our community, establish health priorities, […]

 Sara Swanson

Seasonal Weight Restrictions suspended

submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) suspended the Seasonal Weight Restrictions as of Friday, March 17, 2023, at 6am. The Seasonal Weight Restrictions went into effect February 8, 2023. Typically, each spring, in accordance with the state law, the Road Commission reduces the weight and speed limits for trucks. […]