Local business moves to a new location; makes space available for other business opportunities
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld Local business owner Merrill Guerra, owner and purveyor of Dragonfly and Birch, is relocating Dragonfly and Birch from 109 E Main St to 115 E Main St, the former location of Sweet Leilani’s Desserts, Black Sheep Tavern, and other past businesses. Dragonfly and Birch's grand re-opening will take place this Wednesday. […]
Klager Elementary welcomes a new book vending machine
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been an exciting week for the students at Klager Elementary School. “A new book vending machine has been installed, thanks to a generous grant from the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF),” said Widad Luqman, principal of Klager Elementary School and Director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center. A book vending machine? […]
Get ready for Super Snacking this weekend!
submitted by Kelly Flaherty Manchester, you won’t want to watch the Super Bowl without your very own Trail’s End popcorn snacks served in your very own Troop 426 popcorn bucket, will you? So Manchester Boy Scout Troop 426 will be selling your favorite Super Bowl snacks. Scouts will be serving up samples — and may […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kirk Park now off-limits for dog use
by Marsha Chartrand For the past several years the Village (now City) Parks Commission has discussed the pros and cons of creating a dog park in Manchester. Finding strong support among parks commissioners, however, did not equate to similar enthusiasm from Village — or, subsequently, City — Council, and the plans were dropped two years […]
St. Mary, Manchester, Lenten Fish Fries return for 2024
submitted by Betty Cummings St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manchester, is excited to announce that its delicious fish fry dinners are back this year with a twist. In addition to the DRIVE-THRU/TAKE-OUT line at St. Mary Parish Center, 108 Madison St, in historic Manchester, we will open the basement of St. Mary’s Church for anyone who […]
WCSO December 2023 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WSCO During the month of December there were 141 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 75 traffic stops were made, resulting in 14 citations. No noteworthy incidents were reported in the City during the month that posed a risk or threat to the community, […]
How Early Voting will work in the Manchester Area
by Sara Swanson In addition to the option to vote with an absentee ballot, all Michigan voters now have the right to vote early in person during nine full days prior to every state and federal election. With the presidential primary coming up on Tuesday, February 27, does that mean you can show up a week […]
