Columns of fire near M-52?
by Sara Swanson If you drove to Chelsea this weekend, you may be wondering what the two loud, large columns of fire, visible from M-52, were. During a recent inspection, Consumers Energy discovered a valve issue that needs to be fixed at their Chelsea Valve Station located on M-52, south of the intersection with I-94. […]
Sharon United Methodist Church Ice Cream Social, Wednesday, June 29
Nancy Flint, Sharon United Methodist Church, Newsletter Editor Summer brings the tradition of ice cream socials at area churches. Sharon United Methodist Church at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Rd will kick off the season on June 29, 4:30pm– 6:30pm. They invite you to “Drive-Thru” or “Drive-Thru and Park and Eat.” You will […]
Recipe: German rhubarb cake with cardamom and orange
by Kevin Sharp Few food plants are so ubiquitous in our region as rhubarb. Nearly everyone either has some growing in a corner of their yard or knows someone near them who does. The vegetable perhaps most often associated with English and Northern European cuisines, this is my version of an easy German rhubarb snacking […]
Obituary: Donald Cottrell
Donald Cottrell, 90, of Manchester, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away June 16, 2022, at Chelsea Retirement Community, surrounded by family. Donald’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 5pm – 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 22, […]
Obituary: Robert Ronald Anzalone
Robert Ronald Anzalone was born on February 25, 1943 to Barbara Pearl Liss in Delray, Michigan. He passed on June 16, 2022. Bob and his mother were some of the first tenants of the new Herman Gardens community, where they lived during World War II while his mother worked at the Willow Run bomber plant. […]
Obituary: Susan Lavender
Susan Lavender passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Sunday, June 12, 2022. She was 78. Susan was born August 16, 1943, in Ann Arbor Michigan to John J. and Elizabeth H. Kagay. She grew up in Ann Arbor, was an accomplished horsewoman, and met the love of her life […]
Menthol and flavored tobacco products harming health
submitted by Beth Ann Hamilton, Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department is working to share information about the harms of menthol and other flavored tobacco products with a goal of building community support for banning flavors, reducing addiction, and saving lives. Menthol has a minty flavor that creates a cooling sensation when used. […]
Obituary: Gerald Thomas Kripas
Gerald Thomas Kripas, 84, formerly of Manchester, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side, Saturday, June 11, 2022. Jerry’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 4pm – 8pm with a 7:30pm Rosary at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 15, […]
WCRC dust control operation on unpaved Manchester Township roads
Unpaved local roads throughout Manchester Township currently have a dust control rolling operation projected to last through June 17.
Kiersten Bond earns Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Alabama
Kiersten Bond of Manchester has received the following degree from The University of Alabama: Doctor of Philosophy during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 6 through 8, 2022. The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research, and service. […]
