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 […]
Learn how to make soap the natural way
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Deborah Heskett from Manchester’s own Heskett Haven Farm on Tuesday, July 16, at 6pm in the Council Chambers at 912 City Rd. Participants will learn about the process of making soap using only natural ingredients. A Q&A will follow the […]
Summer Reading Program Finale: foam tent, face painting, and more!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host a finale event to celebrate the end of the 2024 Summer Reading Program on Friday, July 19, in the City Room at 912 City Rd. From 3pm to 5pm, enjoy games, face painting, craft projects, a foam tent, and more. There will […]
Obituary: Brian Michael Curley
Ann Arbor, Michigan Brian Curley, born on December 5, 1959, in Jackson, Mich., to Edward and Betty (Fink) Curley, passed away at Trinity Hospital on July 18, 2024. Brian grew up in Manchester, Mich., and graduated from Manchester High School, class of 1978. Brian then attended Ferris State University before following in his father’s footsteps […]
WCRC: Roadwork this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing some roadwork in our area this week. In Freedom Township, Steinbach Rd between Saline Waterworks Rd and Bethel Church Rd and Esch Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Altenbrent Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions between July 16 and July 18 for drainage. […]
