Caleb Coon profiled by WCC in recognition of STEM teaching honors
Editor’s note: Originally published in Washtenaw Community College’s Fall 2024 Launch Magazine. Republished here with permission. submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College Knowledgeable. Passionate. Those are some of the attributes that Caleb Coon, U.S. Navy veteran and Michigan Region 2 STEM Educator of the Year, recalls about his own instructors at Washtenaw Community College. “I experienced their […]
Manchester’s Joe Packard and John Bihlmeyer recognized at Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting
submitted by Kathy Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Communication Chair More than 150 members and guests gathered to celebrate agriculture at the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Monday, September 16, at the beautiful Historic Blum Barn. It was a magnificent setting and a truly multi-generational gathering! Attendees enjoyed a lovely evening mingling with […]
Health Department pop-up clinic coming to Manchester this week
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) will be returning to the Manchester Farmers Market on Thursday, September 26, 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 […]
Varsity Boys Soccer: 2 wins, 1 loss, and new school career goal record!
submitted by Beverly Earhart Last Monday, the Manchester High School Varsity Boys Soccer team took on Leslie at home and won 5 to 1, with Phillip Monschau-Johnson scoring 1 goal and Jesse Sangster scoring 4 goals. Jesse Sangster also broke the Manchester record for high school career goals! It was previously at 93 and now, […]
Clearing the way for opening day at Iron Creek Preserve
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Legacy Land Conservancy’s September 2024 E-News and is republished here with permission. Iron Creek Preserve is a brand-new nature preserve in Manchester Township that will open to the public sometime next year. by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy As soon as the ink dried on the paperwork […]
Chelsea Hospital Urgent Care transitioning out of ER into separate facility
submitted by Trinity Health Michigan Chelsea Hospital announced in May that its Urgent Care (UC) will move from its current location within the Emergency Department (ED) to the nearby Trinity Health IHA Medical Group office, next door on Old US 12. The transition will happen this Wednesday, September 25, and is intended to help Chelsea […]
Journey to Nature Journaling: Fall Leaves
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, October 1, the Manchester District Library will hold the first in a two-part series—Journey to Nature Journaling: Fall Leaves. Nature journaling explores the power of writing to heal, inspire, and transform especially when you document the transformation from summer to fall! Beginning at 3:30pm in the […]
Bingo at the library on Oct 3
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at the Manchester […]
Photos: MHS Homecoming Game 2024
by Sara Swanson Manchester Flying Dutchmen were victorious Friday night over Napoleon, 36 to 14.
What parents need to know this school year to protect kids from vaping
submitted by Laura Biehl, Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance As students across Michigan head back to school, the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance is urging parents to be vigilant about the growing threat of e-cigarettes. With 14% of Michigan high schoolers using e-cigarettes, according to the Michigan Youth Tobacco Survey, this issue remains […]
