As opioid deaths mount, Michigan governments sit on millions for intervention
by Ron French & Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) TAWAS CITY — Zach Williams knows he’s lucky to be alive. He was an opioid addict in northeast Michigan for 22 years, and “more of the people I used with are dead than are still alive.” Sober five years, the 44-year-old peer recovery coach in Iosco County for […]
Spaghetti supper and candlelight concert at Bethel Church
submitted by Cathy Moore Friday, February 16, 2024, is the date for Bethel’s Spaghetti Supper. New this year is a Candlelight Concert. Spaghetti & Vegetarian Spaghetti, with gluten-free options, tossed salad, garlic bread, and desserts will be served from 5pm to 6:30pm. In addition, guests can take their chances at winning one or more of several items […]
Lots of opportunities for healthy choices at the Community Health Fair
submitted by Joan Gaughan Organized by Laura Wohlgemuth, the new Manchester District Library Event Coordinator, Manchester’s first Community Health Fair was held in the Village Room on Saturday, January 27. Advertised as a one-stop shop for anyone looking to improve his/her health in 2024, visitors to the Fair could become acquainted with services offered by […]
Library collecting socks and underwear
from Manchester District Library Local residents who volunteer at The Daytime Warming Center in Ann Arbor are collecting socks and underwear at the Manchester District Library (MDL) through February 25. Bring your donations to the front desk during open hours. They are especially looking for men’s and women’s underwear sizes large through 3XL as well […]
Manchester Township winter taxes due soon!
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township treasurer Manchester Township 2023 Winter property taxes are due no later than February 14, 2024. After that date, an interest and penalty fee will be charged. Payments are posted as received, not the date to which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been experiencing slow mail […]
Photos: Rime ice on the trees
by Sara Swanson Manchester woke up Sunday morning to what could have been a scene out of a storybook, with fog and soft rime ice coating the trees. Rime ice is caused by freezing water droplets in a very cold fog and attaching to objects. When it is windy, hard rime ice is formed, which can […]
The Adult Learners Institute offers two travel alternatives for February
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute While your neighbors are enjoying piña coladas and getting suntans, Adult Learners Institute (ALI) will give you a colorful tour of all fifty states, via Don Chalfant’s Have Camera, Will Travel class on Wednesday, February 21. You won’t need your long johns because it’s a Zoom class. Then, […]
Join MDL on Valentine’s Day to meet with local seniors
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library All members of the community are welcome to meet at the Manchester District Library (MDL) at 2pm on Wednesday, February 14, for a Valentine’s Day caravan to Brooklyn Living Center and Gas Light Village Assisted Living Center to pass out Valentine cards. Contact Laura Wohlgemuth at lwohlgemuth@manchesterlibrary.info if you have […]
Library to host educational tea tasting
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Samantha Musil, owner of local tea company S*TEA*P, for an educational tea tasting on Saturday, February 17, at noon in the Village Room. Participants will explore the 6 major tea types (dark, black, oolong, green, yellow, and white), learn about tea […]
Sharon Hollow Road closure this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Starting Monday, February 5, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Sharon Hollow Road between Austin Road and Sharon Valley Road in Manchester and Sharon Townships during daytime hours to perform forestry work. The road will reopen at the end of each day and remain open until work […]
