Seed library stocked up for 2019, expanding
The Manchester Seed library has been stocked up for the 2019 growing season. Do you need seeds? Come check out the seed library. In April 2014, the Manchester Community Garden Committee teamed up with the Manchester District Library to start the Manchester Seed Library. Located next to the front desk at the Manchester District Library, […]
Dale Weidmayer recognized at 2019 Washtenaw Agriculture Banquet
More than 275 people attended the 2019 Washtenaw County Agriculture Banquet, hosted by the Washtenaw County Dairy Livestock Council at the Chelsea High School. A roast beef and chicken dinner was prepared by Chelsea Food Service and served by the National Honor Society from Chelsea High School. The entertainment for the evening was provided by comedian […]
Learn about the Woodcock Sky Dance at the Leonard Preserve
Join Naturalist Kelsey Dehring on April 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Leonard Preserve to learn more about and experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock. During spring nights, the males perform an elaborate routine to impress females, providing a quirky sign of spring that you don’t want to miss! The […]
Obituary: Catherine Helen Nickerson
Her Legacy… Catherine Helen Nickerson, Age 94, passed away April 1, 2019. She was born on July 22, 1924 in Germfask, Michigan to John and Matilda (Kuuttanan) Lustila. Catherine married the love of her life, William Nickerson, on September 5, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan. Catherine loved being a homemaker always cooking and baking for […]
County Board of Commissioners meeting on broadband inequity and teen mental health moved to Chelsea
In an effort to increase citizen participation and representation of constituents in board activities, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has moved its Thursday, April 4 Working Session meeting to the Sylvan Township Hall, 18027 Old US 12, Chelsea, MI 48118. The Working Session meeting will begin at 6:30 pm and is open to the public. The […]
St. Mary Manchester Fish Fry No. 4 sets new record
submitted by Betty Cummings St. Mary’s Fish Fry set a new record for this year, serving 303 drive thru/take out dinners and 500 dine-in dinners for a total of 803 meals! Parishioners of all ages help out at St. Mary’s fish fries. Even the youngest ones are eager to work. Twelve-year old twins Jesse (l) and Jeffrey Sangster (r) […]
Sheriff’s Office warns of email and phone scams
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has recently received an increased number of email and phone SCAMS within our communities. The subject of the SCAM begins with saying they are employed by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and may use a current employee’s name and/or email address. The scam then requires the receiver to send money, purchase […]
April 2019 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield–the Garden Mill, Chelsea The outlook for the weather this spring seems somewhat promising for Southeast Michigan: the national weather forecasters are saying that April, May, and June have a slightly higher chance of it being both warmer and wetter than normal. I’m all for the warmer – I’m anxious to get […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – April 2019
The April 2019 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: April 2019 Trumpeter
Detroit isn’t alone. Car insurance sky-high throughout Michigan, data show
by Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs (Bridge) Think about this: If Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Legislature make radical changes to car insurance, every motorist in the state could save hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year. Yes, thousands. Michigan not only has the highest average rates for car insurance, $2,693, but premiums in all 900-plus […]
