Manchester Seniors to resume meals
submitted by Betty Cummings, MASCC, Inc. The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., plans to restart its meal program on September 1, unless something changes in the regulations. Senior meals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon in the Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall located at 324 West Main Street in […]
From Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café: corn roast, free diabetes testing and cooking classes
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Laura Wohlgemuth. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting the new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive has $30,135 pledged toward […]
Stories of Wil: Word, Sister!
Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Evergreens and native plant sale
submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, District Manager Fall is in many cases the best time to plant trees for wildlife habitat, erosion control, establishing windbreaks and screens, and reforesting open land. Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is offering conifer trees, a selection of native plants, animal repellents and tree planting aids as part of the Fall […]
Cans & bottles to return?
Manchester High School Class of 2024 will be holding a can and bottle drive Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 am to noon-ish at the gazebo. Students will be wearing masks and going door to door in the village. All money raised will go toward Prom 2023.
What school restart deal means for Michigan parents, students, and educators
LANSING — With most school restart dates just weeks away, the Michigan Senate on Saturday approved a “return to learn” plan agreed to late Friday by legislative leaders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The legislation finalizes guidelines for statewide school districts already planning to restart using either online-only, in-person or blended instruction. But the deal provides little funding […]
Michigan colleges ‘nervous’ about COVID as students return, ready to party
by Paula Gardner (Bridge) Students returning to Michigan’s college campuses might come ready to party, but the pandemic will make it harder this year. State agencies and local officials are working with bar, restaurant, and store owners in college towns to line up strategies to limit crowds and encourage safety precautions. While the initiative started […]
Obituary: Edward James Weinhardt
Edward James Weinhardt, 55, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a sudden severe illness. He was born on June 5, 1965, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Peter Joe and Nancy (Alexander) Whittaker. Jim never had any children of his own. He graduated from Saline High […]
Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve now a Network to Freedom site
submitted by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) is pleased to announce that Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve has been accepted as a site in the Network to Freedom program through the National Park Service (NPS) for its connection to the Underground Railroad. It is the first […]
Manchester and the Underground Railroad: The near-capture of John Felix White on Watkins Farm
by Carol E. Mull, excerpts from the Network To Freedom program application, reprinted with her permission and the permission of Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation who originally published it on their website The Watkins Farm, located [between Manchester and Brooklyn], Michigan, was the property of early settler Royal Watkins (1788-1876), who was involved in the […]
