Residents, Council to discuss backyard chickens at Monday’s meeting
by Marsha Chartrand Has the rising price of eggs got you down? Do you think that you’d like to raise your own chickens but you live in the City limits? Things may be changing so that in the near future you will be able to legally obtain some hens and once again serve breakfast to […]
School board preparing for new superintendent search
by Sara Swanson We reported two weeks ago that Manchester Community Schools’ current superintendent, Dr. Bezeau, will be resigning at the end of this contract year, June 30, 2025, and that the school board would begin immediately on planning to recruit and hire their next superintendent. Sandra Wiitala, board president, reports that the school board held […]
Children at Luther C. Klager learn hands-only CPR and raise funds for the American Heart Association
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School Just in time for Valentine’s Day, children at Luther C. Klager Elementary School learned about heart health and how they can save lives with hands-only CPR. For the month of February, the children of Klager are participating in an American Heart Association fundraiser: Heart Heroes. Children have […]
Pause in federal funding impacts two local agriculture programs
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) announced last week that they are being directly impacted by the federal funding freezes. In the most recent Conservation Update they state, “Six of our staff members (almost half our workforce) are fully funded through federal grants. Due to recent actions from the new administration, there […]
WCSO January 2025 police services monthly report for City of Manchester
as provided by Lt. Alan Hunt, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) During the month of January 2025 there were 105 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 41 traffic stops were made, resulting in two citations. In the City of Manchester during the month of January, there were no significant incidents […]
Mikey & Me awarded $12,200 by 100 Women Who Care
submitted by Stephanie Doll, 100 Women Who Care — Chelsea Area Members of 100 Women Who Care — Chelsea Area met Tuesday night, February 5, to select a nonprofit recipient for their Impact Award. This was the largest-ever membership event. The Chelsea Depot was filled with excitement and a high level of engagement! After extending […]
City Council appoints Amelia Woods to fill vacancy
by Marsha Chartrand In light of the recent resignation of 25-year trustee, Patrick DuRussel, in in early January, Manchester City Council was designated with the responsibility to name his replacement at the soonest possible time. Applications for the Council seat were accepted by the City office until close of business on Friday, January 21 with […]
City denies overflow parking for wrestling tournament, proposes replacing blight ordinance
by Marsha Chartrand Five Council members were in attendance at the February 3 meeting. Missing were Way and DuRussel (resigned). Visitors included Sharon Jones and Amelia Woods, candidates to fill the vacancy left by DuRussel. Also visiting was Eileen Peck, a newly elected Washtenaw Community Council Trustee. City Council was presented with a request by […]
WCRC to resurface McCollum Road in 2025
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced $9.4 million in investments, improving approximately 37 miles of paved and unpaved roads across Washtenaw County during the 2025 construction season. These important projects are made possible through a combination of funding sources, including the 2025–2028 Four-Year County-Wide Roads and Non-motorized Millage, […]
Free tax help comes to Manchester
submitted by Carol Wotring, director, CRC Local residents can access free tax preparation services now until April 3 through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a joint initiative by Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC), United Way of Southeast Michigan, and the Accounting Aid Society. Our dedicated CRC volunteers have received specialized IRS training as […]
