WCRC: culvert replacements continue this week
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue with their culvert replacements in the Manchester area this week. In Freedom Township, the road will be closed for a culvert replacement on Weber Rd between Steinbach Rd and Parker Rd from March 25 to March 27. This was supposed to happen last week […]
WCHD alerts public to second Washtenaw measles case
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting a second case of measles and alerting the public to the possibility of exposure. This second case is in an adult without prior immunity to measles who was exposed to the Washtenaw case reported on March 3, 2024. Anyone potentially exposed to this […]
Obituary: Kim C. Ricket
Kim C. Ricket, 69, was born July 19, 1954, and died at home in Manchester, MI. Kim pursued a lifelong interest in science and electronics and had an innate curiosity about all things current-related. He nurtured a yen for experimentation that led to eye-popping disasters and spectacular successes, but always to learning that created innovation […]
Obituary: Mark William Gistinger
Mark William Gistinger, September 11, 1943 – March 16, 2024, is survived by his wife, Susan Gazley Gistinger; daughter, Maggie Gistinger Hatcher; granddaughter, Lucia Susanne Hatcher; son-in-law, Brandon Hatcher; nieces, Kathy Jorgenson and Cynthia Taub; nephews, Joseph Gistinger and Michael Gistinger; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille […]
MHS names March 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 March 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 […]
Solar system fact vs. fiction at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, April 2, the Manchester District Library presents Solar System Fact vs. Fiction at 3:30pm in the Village Room. Learn the facts about the planets in our solar system along with a fun twist of a fictional story about the planets from local homeschool students. Attendees will […]
Bingo for all ages at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. The next evening of bingo will be Thursday, April 4. All ages welcome. Stop by the library […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools Wireless Door Controllers Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools, 710 E Main St, Manchester, MI 48158, until April 9, 2024, 10am EST, for proposals to add Wireless Door Controllers throughout the District. Bids will be accepted for the entire package (equipment, materials, labor, and complete […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools CTE Program: Torchmate 4800 CNC Plasma Cutting System, Welding Equipment and Welding Supplies Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools, 710 E Main St, Manchester, MI 48158, until April 8, 2024, 11:30am EST, for proposals for our CTE program for Torchmate 4800 CNC Plasma Cutting System, […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Legal Notice Attention: Food Service Management Companies Manchester Community Schools is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture regulations and guidelines, as well as State of Michigan Department of Education policies and guidelines. A copy of the […]
