Washtenaw Young Farmers raise money for Food Gatherers
On December 9th, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau president Joe Packard and Matthew Noggle presented Food Gatherers of Ann Arbor a check for $3,954.76 — the equivalent of 10,784 meals. This was raised this year at the Farm Bureau’s 2021 Young Farmer Golf tournament. This was their third year running the event and over the course […]
Manchester Township board discusses personnel evaluations, fire runs, and how new addresses are established
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps All board members were present at the December 14 township board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and Sybil Kolon. Fire Chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for November. There were 43 calls for service, including 3 fires and 19 EMS responses. […]
Winter Wander Leonard Preserve hike
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a winter hike in the Leonard Preserve on Sunday, January 9 from 2 to 4 pm. The Leonard Preserve is located just outside of the Village with the parking area located at 375 N Union St. Come admire the beautiful landscape with park naturalist, Kelsey Dehring as […]
Next Washtenaw ISD superintendent appointed by Board of Education
submitted by Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Board of Education On Tuesday, December 14, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Naomi Norman the district’s next superintendent at their final meeting of the calendar year. Norman has been serving as Interim Superintendent since June 2020, when previous superintendent, Dr. […]
Photos: Santa Storytime at the library!
Last Saturday, December 11, The Manchester District Library hosted a special guest for a special storytime and lots of photos! Looking for more holiday fun at the library? Join Miss Stacia and Christmas Kathy in the village room (912 City Road, lower level) Tuesday, December 21st for a Grinch Party from 2-3pm. Make Grinch ornaments, […]
December 2021 Senior Student of the Month: Evan Thompson
submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Our December 2021 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Evan Thompson. Evan is the son of Michael and Susan Thompson. He has been acting and a member of Drama Club since Freshman year. Evan has been a member of the National Honor […]
Underclass Students of the Month announced for December
submitted by the Manchester Junior/Senior High School Students in grades 7-11 at Manchester Junior-Senior High School received their Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to your capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for […]
Letter to the editor: Enjoyed reading Stories of Wil
12-6-2021 Letter to the editor: I really enjoyed reading the articles by Christie Taylor who wrote about the joys and sorrows of having a young boy named Wil, who has Down syndrome. I felt they were inspiring as she wrote about the various stages he has gone through from birth until now a teenager in […]
Letter to the editor: Thank you for supporting the Imagination Library
December 16th, 2021 The little town that could. “The Little Engine that Could” is the welcome book to any child who joins the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Just like the little engine who didn’t give up when met with a big challenge, our Community has helped keep this program alive for the children of Manchester […]
Michigan has an obesity problem. That could make COVID even worse
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are learning more about why so many obese people are hospitalized and dying from the coronavirus — and that could have big implications for Michigan. Conventional medical thinking has linked higher COVID-19 deaths among the obese to underlying health conditions like diabetes and […]
