MHS names February 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 February 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 […]
Free tax options for Manchester-area residents
submitted by Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center (CRC) is working with the United Way VITA (volunteer income tax assistance) to offer the “Scan and Go” program (option 3 on the attached handout). This program is open to people with annual income less than $64,000. We have appointments available. People just need […]
The Streets of Jerusalem in Manchester
submitted by St. Mary Catholic Church During the 40 days leading to Easter Sunday, Christians everywhere and Catholics in particular gather on Fridays to recall in prayer the journey Jesus walked, from the judgment of Pilate to His death and Resurrection. The people of St. Mary, Manchester, invite all their friends and neighbors to join […]
Another find at the Sutton/Kolongowski farmhouse
by Sara Swanson We reported on the finds from the Sutton/Kolongowski farmhouse deconstruction project that happened last fall. Sybil Kolon let us know that within the last month there is another find to add to the list! On invitation, a metal detectorist, Chris Trudell, investigated the area. The most interesting find was a crotal bell […]
Can and bottle drive for new track uniforms
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Track and Field Team is holding a can and bottle drive on March 16 from 9am to noon at the gazebo located in Wurster Park on Main Street. Bring your empties and help the team buy new uniforms.
What experts wish more people knew about hospice and other end-of-life care
Editors note: This article was originally published by University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation news and briefs and is republished with permission. by Kara Gavin As soon as the news broke that former President Jimmy Carter had entered hospice care after many years of treatment for cancer, the salutes to his life […]
Lane restrictions on Sharon Valley Rd
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, March 4, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue soil boring on Sharon Valley Rd, over River Raisin, between Sharon Hollow Rd and Meyers Rd in Sharon Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Notice of Public Hearing/Special Meeting Fiscal Budget 2024-2025 Freedom Township Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, Mi 48158 March 12, 2024, 7:30pm The Freedom Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 4/1/2024-3/31/2025 at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, […]
Public notice: Community Resource Center
Community Resource Center Public Notice of Annual Meeting When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, immediately following the 5:30pm regular board meeting. Where: CRC Office at 710 E Main St, Manchester (Zoom option is available) Contact the CRC for more information at info@manchestercrc.org Published 3/6/2024 and 3/13/2024
Donald Trump dominates Michigan GOP caucuses, builds on delegate lead
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) GRAND RAPIDS — Delegates in the fractured Michigan Republican Party rallied behind a common goal Saturday, voting in overwhelming numbers to make Donald Trump the party’s presidential nominee. Trump won all 39 delegates at stake in 13 separate congressional district caucus meetings at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand […]
