Legacy Land Conservancy closes on Iron Creek Nature Preserve
by Sara Swanson Two months after reporting that the Manchester area would be getting a new nature preserve, we can report that Legacy Land Conservancy (Legacy) has closed with Sybil Kolon and Maan Abdulbaki and the Iron Creek Nature Preserve is official! The preserve is not yet open to the public. Legacy is tentatively working […]
Community Resource Center: Wooden Nickels are back!
by Sara Swanson The Community Resource Center (CRC) announced last week that it will resume its wooden nickels program for 2024. They will be offering eligible community members $20 in wooden nickels twice per month to use to purchase fresh produce, honey, eggs, and seeds, as well as fruit, veggie, and herb plants. Wooden nickels […]
Track Recap — Grass Lake Dual
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach Last Tuesday, the Dutch had a big night on the Track! In a race not only against Grass Lake, but also the weather, the men’s team locked in 2nd place in the East Division with a grind-it-out 75.5-61.5 win. The boys finish the […]
Grading the River Raisin Watershed: How does our river compare?
Editor’s note: If you live in the Manchester area, even if you don’t think of yourself as living near the River Raisin, you most likely are living in its watershed. The City of Manchester, Manchester Township, and Bridgewater Township are all completely within the River Raisin Watershed. And while not completely within it, the southern […]
PLPOA annual perennials, garden, and yard art sale
from Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) The residents of Freedom Township, especially those living on Pleasant Lake, have held a yard/plant sale for over 15 years. The funds raised from the sale help to support protections for Pleasant Lake. The annual perennials sale includes plants, garden supplies, and yard décor — a little something […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing roadwork in all four Manchester-area townships this week. There will be intermittent lane restrictions on two roads for drainage: Schneider Rd between Austin Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd in Bridgewater and Freedom Townships from May 13 through May 23, and Schleweis Rd between […]
Learn about native plants at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat On Monday, May 20, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Olivia Onago, owner of Liv’s Native Nursery, for a native plant program at 6pm in the upstairs lounge. Onago will explain what native plants are, how native plants are beneficial for our world, and what specific plants are native to the […]
WCCD’s 5th Annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace: Free milkweed!
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) The 5th annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace is a one-stop shop for native plants and conservation education. It is hosted by the Washtenaw County Conservation District on Saturday, June 1, from 9am to 1pm, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. The Expo offers […]
MHS names April 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Manchester Junior/Senior High School’s Students of the Month for April have been selected. Students are selected for Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect […]
Letter to the Editor: Update on the new mountain bike trails
May 13, 2024 I have been getting large sections clear and ready for access, but I still need lots of help with cleaning grass. I’m using a grass/weed trimmer and getting it as close to bare dirt as I can. See photo: The current sections that still have grass just need some effort. I really […]
