Sara Swanson

Second Blacksmith Concert of the season

On Saturday, October 22, at 7:30 pm, Riverfolk Music and Arts will present its second Blacksmith Shop Series concert of the season, featuring works by Mozart, Chopin, Boccherini and more by CAS Faculty and Friends. Doors will open at 7 pm with a performance by opening student band, Supernova and Kayla Kendall on vocals. Tickets are $20 […]

 Sara Swanson

Zion Lutheran's Annual Sauerkraut Supper

Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads, is preparing to hold its annual Sauerkraut Supper on November 5th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The menu will include roast pork, sausage, kniffles, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, pickled beets, rolls, homemade pies and beverages. In addition, they will also be holding a bazaar and bake […]

 Sara Swanson

Road Commission launches “WCRC Fix It,” a new tool for citizens to report issues on county roads

Potholes rendering a road on your commute undrivable? Bushes growing up over a stop sign? Poor drainage causing flooding over the roadway? Now there is an easy way to get that information to the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC)! The WCRC has partnered with SeeClickFix to announce a new platform called “WCRC Fix It” which allows […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Freedom Township needs to change

Oct. 6, 2016 I have been attending Freedom Township Planning Commission and Board meetings for many, many years. While there has been a great deal of good work done by our elected and appointed officials, the last couple of years has brought to light issues that point to a broken system where township officials and […]

 Sara Swanson

Weekly community weight loss & activity challenge update: Week 5

 Sara Swanson

Klager Fun Run (photos)

Luther C. Klager Elementary had beautiful sunny weather for it's Fun Run last Wednesday. During the the run, the PTO announced that they had almost reached their fundraising goal of $12,500.

 Sara Swanson

Leonard Preserve hunt limited in response to neighbors' concerns

On the evening of September 14th, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) held a public meeting in Manchester to discuss the deer management for the Leonard Preserve, which includes limited deer hunting by disabled veterens. Around 20 people attended the meeting. Allison Krueger, Stewardship Manager for the WCPARC stated, “We had folks come to show […]

 Sara Swanson

School board candidate forum scheduled for Oct. 27

With all of the attention on the national level candidates on the ballot in November, you may not be aware that in addition to other local races, Manchester has four seats on the Manchester Community Schools board of education up for election with six candidates running. Chris Fegan, current school board president, will be seeking […]

 Sara Swanson

Road Commission proposal on Nov. ballot - candidates for state house weigh in on roads issue

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) recently announced that on Tuesday, November 8, Washtenaw County voters will have the opportunity to vote on a four-year road and non-motorized path millage that would fund approximately 200 miles of road improvements at an average cost of $35 per year for homeowners. If approved, every municipality and township would […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester residents participate in 12th annual Buddy Walk

submitted by Lynnelle A. Tans The Down Syndrome Support Team (DSST) held its 12th annual Buddy Walk on September 25, 2016. More than 850 people participated in the event at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor. Manchester resident, Christie Taylor, serves on the DSST board of directors and Buddy Walk planning committee. “This year marks the 10th […]