Manchester Township Board Meeting: speeding on Austin Rd, progress on Watkins Lake Trail
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 9 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully; deputy fire chief Mike Kouba; planning commissioners Carl Werner and Mike Walter; and a few other members of the public. Fire chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for May. There […]
Show off your hobbies and collections at the Fair!
submitted by Sandra Wiitala The 79th Manchester Community Fair is fast approaching, and that means we have three more weeks to gather projects (or work on some new ones) for entry in the Exhibit Building at the Fair! This is an opportunity for Adults and kids to show off your cool collections, your unique hobbies, […]
Teijin Automotive Technologies in Manchester recognized with safety award
submitted by Kim Zitny, Teijin Automotive Technologies Teijin Automotive Technologies announced the winners of its eighth annual Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Awards program. Teijin’s Manchester facility, located on West Austin Road in Manchester Township, was one of five facilities awarded the 2023 EH&S Sustainability Award. This is the top award, given only to facilities […]
Gazebo Concert this week: Brad Frey
by Sara Swanson The free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series continues this week. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and come listen to Brad Frey in Wurster Park this Thursday, July 18, from 7pm to 8pm, as he plays his keyboard and performs songs by rock classics like Jerry Lee Lewis. Rain location is […]
Dan Budd appointed to fill vacant school board seat
by Sara Swanson At the June 12, 2024, Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting, the board accepted the resignation of board secretary Jeff White. After posting the opening, receiving applications, and conducting interviews, they selected Dan Budd to fill the vacant seat. Budd will be sworn in as a board member and take […]
Photos: Driving tour stops in Manchester for lunch
by Sara Swanson If you tried to drive through downtown Manchester on Saturday afternoon, you may have been surprised to discover Main Street closed off and traffic routed around. You may have been even more surprised to discover cars parked in both lanes. Sunday was the annual Concours d’Elegance in Northville, a prestigious car show […]
WCHD pop-up clinic coming to the Farmers Market
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) will be returning to the Manchester Farmers Market on Thursday, July 25, from 3:30pm to 6pm. They will be able to give vaccines, provide referrals, and perform other clinic services. You must call WCHD at (734) 544-6700 to schedule vaccines and other services before noon the […]
Still time to join Manchester High School Equestrian Team
submitted by Lydia Coval, coach, Manchester High School Equestrian Team The Manchester High School Equestrian Team is gearing up for their season to begin. The district meets are held at Lenawee County Fairgrounds on August 25, September 8, and September 15. If any high school student is interested in joining, there is still time! Please […]
$50 adoption fee this month at Humane Society of Huron Valley
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) From July 8 to 31, adopting an adult cat or dog (over 6 months of age) at HSHV will only be $50, thanks to sponsorship from BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness. “Empty the Shelters” will be taking place in […]
Read to a dog at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) invites readers ages 6–9 to read to a dog on Wednesday, July 24, with appointments starting at 11am. This is a great opportunity for emerging readers to gain a positive attitude toward books and build self-confidence in their skills by reading to a […]
