Letter to the editor: Changes to school district a necessity, high schoolers part of caring school community
May 7, 2017 My family has lived in Manchester for 15 years and we have sent three children through our school district. Our youngest son is finishing his sophomore year at MHS. Our kids have gotten lots of opportunities to learn and grow here, both through academic offerings but also school clubs and after-school activities. […]
Public Notice: Manchester District Library to Have Public Annual Budget Meeting for 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Board of Trustees of the Manchester District Library, County of Washtenaw, State of Michigan, will […]
May Gardening Advice 2017
by Jennifer Fairfield Well, the weather lately has been living up to its reputation in Michigan – unpredictable! We had fabulous, warm, sunny weather for a little bit, sandwiched in between some chilly (ok – cold) wet stuff. It may not seem like it now, but the weather gurus are saying that this May will […]
Vailliencourt presents “State of the Village” to the Chamber of Commerce
Village President Pat Vailliencourt presented a “State of the Village” address to the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce during its April monthly meeting. She praised the current Village Council as “highly dedicated” and “frugal”, and for its focus on the downtown business district. She then highlighted the village’s investment in infrastructure and modernizing over the last six […]
School Board schedules special meeting to vote on building configuration
The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, May 8th at 6 pm in the board room of the Ackerson Building to vote on building configuration for next year. This meeting is open to the public. At its March meeting two weeks ago, the school board was presented with three […]
Lyme Disease confirmed in Washtenaw County ticks
Spring is finally here and, unfortunately, that means tick season has arrived as well. Washtenaw County Public Health reminds residents that Lyme disease has been detected in Washtenaw County. “We have always promoted tick-borne disease prevention,” says Laura Bauman, epidemiology manager with Washtenaw County Public Health. “However, this year it is especially important as Lyme […]
Students learning CPR (photos)
Manchester Middle School and High School Students in Builders Club, Key Club and SRSLY Manchester had a special opportunity to learn CPR. Half of the group attended a class on Tuesday April 25th and the other half will attend a class on May 9th. Photos courtesy of SRSLY Manchester and Melissa Lawhorn.
Manchester Girl Scout Leader, Nora Baskins awarded Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Honor Pin
Manchester Girl Scout Leader, Nora Baskins, was recently awarded the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Honor Pin for her involvement with Manchester Area Girl Scouts and the Mackinac Island Governors Honor Guard. Nora has been active with Manchester Girl Scouts as a troop leader and in multiple positions within Manchester Area Girl Scouts for 13 […]
