MDL hosting free showing of ‘Wonka‘ at Clinton Theater
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host a special showing of Wonka at Clinton Theater on Thursday, December 28. The Clinton Theater is located at 132 W Michigan Ave in Clinton. Doors open at 6pm, and the movie will begin promptly at 7pm. The first 50 guests to arrive will […]
New Year Birding Hike in the Leonard Preserve
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of our local birds along the River Raisin with a birding hike in the Leonard Preserve on Saturday, January 6, 2024, led by Kelsey Dehring of […]
Lions Club International Peace Poster Competition: Update
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld We reported in November that the Lions Club of Manchester awarded local Manchester student Madeline Zahner first place in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest and that Madeline would go on to compete at Lions district level and then if selected, on to state competition. Manchester’s very own Madeline did […]
Manchester District Library holiday hours
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Saturday, December 23, through Monday, December 25. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, December 26. MDL will also close for the New Year holiday from Saturday, December 30, through Monday, January 1. Regular hours will […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting report: moratoriums extended, new fire truck coming soon
Submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the December 12 board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and other members of the public. There were public comments about activities at Iron Mill Pond. Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for November. There were 45 calls for […]
Obituary: Charles Edward Moore
Charles Edward Moore of Manchester, age 90, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Eula Lee Moore, on December 20, 2023. He is survived by his children, Edward Ray Moore, Ronald Lee Moore, and Connie Elaine Goodman; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Moore and Ester Moore; sisters, Estaleen Moore […]
Manchester Township Fire Department’s new truck (photos)
The Manchester Township Fire Department took possession of their new truck, Engine 7-1, this weekend and the new engine is now in service. The 2023 KME engine, which has a Rescue/Pumper body, five-person cab, 1,500-gpm pump, and 850-gallon water tank, is replacing a 1996 KME engine, which served the department for the last 27 years […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Dec-23 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:11 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance. Board heard no citizen participation. The board approved the 2-Nov-23 meeting minutes as presented. The […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN SECOND ORDINANCE EXTENDING MINERAL EXTRACTION MORATORIUM Ordinance No. 109 Notice of Adoption Please take notice that on December 12, 2023, the Township Board of Manchester Township adopted Ordinance No. 109, which extends the existing moratorium on the permitting, consideration, approval, location, erection, construction, and/or installation of Mineral Extractions (generally, the […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN SECOND ORDINANCE EXTENDING COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS) MORATORIUM Ordinance No. 108 Notice of Adoption Please take notice that on December 12, 2023, the Township Board of Manchester Township adopted Ordinance No. 108, which extends the existing moratorium on the permitting, consideration, approval, location, erection, construction, and/or installation of […]
