Obituary: Josephine Watne
Her Legacy….Watne, Josephine, age 94 passed away April 8, 2017 at Cambrian Assisted, Tecumseh. She was born on August 10, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Teresa (Barone) Stagliano. Josephine married Vernie Watne on August 1, 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1991. Josephine was a true “people person.” She […]
Obituary: Elizabeth "Betty" J. Hough
Hough, Elizabeth J (Betty), age 86 of Apollo Beach, FL, formerly of Manchester and Houghton Lake, MI, passed away on March 19, 2017 in Sun City Center, FL. She was born March 9, 1931 in Dexter, MI, daughter of Harold and Agnes (Bell) Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles. Betty drove […]
Letter to the Editor: Indivisible groups in the 7th District set the record straight
April 15th, 2017 Dear Manchester area residents, In the two months since the inauguration of Donald Trump, the efforts of many engaged citizens in opposition to Mr. Trump’s policies and orders have sparked questions about the origins and motivations of these citizens. Indeed, with so many acting in accord with what is known as the […]
High concentration of gas and oil pipelines running through Freedom Township an increased risk for residents
Washtenaw County Emergency manager, Marc Breckenridge, says Freedom Township is a home to hidden danger. Neither the rolling green agricultural fields nor sparkling Pleasant Lake give any indication to the potential disaster just below the surface. While Sharon and Bridgewater Townships have three pipelines each running through them, Manchester Township has two, and others in […]
Firehouse Friday: Breakfast with Bubba Show to broadcast from Fire Station
The Breakfast with Bubba Show from W4 Country 102.9 is coming back to Manchester for Firehouse Friday, on April 28! The radio station will be broadcasting live at the Manchester Township Fire Department, located at 275 South Macomb Street, from 6-9 am. Everyone is welcome to attend and check it out!
After Prom receives donations from two community organizations
For many years Manchester Lodge (#148) and the Manchester Lions Club have been contributing to the Manchester High School's After Prom event. This year the two organizations presented checks for $500 and $200 respectively. This event has been held after prom has ended and is a “lock-in” inside of the school. On average 95% of […]
Sharon Township to hold green infrastructure workshop in June
The Huron River Watershed Council announced this week that it will hold a Green Infrastructure Vision Workshop for Sharon Township on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 7 to 9 pm in the Sharon Township Hall located at 18010 W Pleasant Lake Rd. Come help the township and the Watershed Council create a green infrastructure vision […]
The Bubble Man coming to preschool story time at library
4-24-18 Editor's Note: This event has been moved to the gym at the Manchester Early Childhood Center, 410 City Road, Manchester MI On Wednesday, April 26th, the Library’s weekly Preschool Storytime will take place in the Village Room (1 floor below the Library). A special guest, Ron “The Bubble Man,” will be there from 10-11am. Ron […]
Life jackets and extreme caution needed on streams & rivers because of rainstorms and increased currents
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Marine Safety Section is urging the public to exercise extreme caution when engaging in recreational activity on any stream or river in Washtenaw County. The recent heavy rainstorms have elevated water levels in our local rivers/streams and increased the speeds of the currents. Even if the water may seem calm […]
Upcoming Non-profit Roundtable canceled in favor of Sesquicentennial planning
The CRC board president and non-profit roundtable organizer Anita Herman sent out the following message last week to Manchester non-profit groups and churches, "The next regular meeting of the Manchester Area Non-Profit Round Table is scheduled for the third Tuesday of May. Since this is also the regular meeting day of the 150th planning committee at […]
