WCRC announces retirement and hiring of new managing director
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission It is with mixed emotions that the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announces the retirement of Managing Director Sheryl Soderholm Siddall. Siddall has served as managing director of WCRC since 2018. During her tenure, she assisted in the development and continued success of the four-year county-wide road- and non-motorized […]
WCSO: AG Nessel reminds residents to watch out for scams following severe storms
From Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued alerts to help consumers know their rights, including how to avoid scams. Whatever the type of disaster, affected homeowners want to repair the damage right away to get back to a sense of normalcy. Unfortunately, that rush to repair one’s home often leads […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions through August 31 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Saline Waterworks Road in Freedom Township will have daytime road closures this week for limestone resurfacing. In Sharon Township, unpaved local roads will have intermittent lane […]
Dance Arts of Manchester finds a permanent home with new studio space!
by Sara Swanson Laura Goodell, owner and instructor for Dance Arts of Manchester had been on the hunt for a location for her program’s studio. Last winter she found what she believed would be a permanent home for the program, renovating an old classroom in Caife Aspire (Nellie Ackerson building) into a beautiful dance studio. […]
Old National Bank welcomes new Banking Center Manager to Manchester
submitted by Jaime Guise, Old National Bank Old National Bank is pleased to announce that Kevin Sterling is rejoining the retail leadership team. Kevin will now serve as the Banking Center Manager of the Manchester location. Sterling will be responsible for business development efforts as well as providing leadership and supervision to the staff. Kevin […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: appointments to land-preservation committee, recycling bin cameras to be installed shortly
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 15 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and a few other members of the public. Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for July. There were 49 calls for service, including 21 EMS responses, four fires, and 15 HAZMAT incidents. The […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions through August 25 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Unpaved local roads in Freedom Township will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions for dust control through August 24. Kirk Road between Tracey Road and M-52 […]
Manchester Eye Care celebrates 30 years
by Marsha Chartrand In a lot of ways, it doesn’t seem to Dr. Julie Marvin-Manders as though much time has passed at all. “Thirty years has gone fast,” she says. “All of a sudden, I’ve bought a building and remodeled it a couple of times; my kids are grown; and now I have Jessie here […]
Meet MCS’s new special education supervisor
submitted by Brad Bezeau, superintendent of Manchester Community Schools It is with great excitement that we announce the hiring of our new Manchester Community Schools Special Education Supervisor, Rachel Tierney. Rachel worked with the district last year as our School Social Worker, and we look forward to her leadership in this critical area for us. […]
Summer camps thrive at Klager, Riverside for 2023
by Marsha Chartrand A summer full of fun, coordinated by Katie Altherr, has been happening at Klager Elementary School ever since school let out in June. Summer Camps have thrived again this year for kids in grades K–6, winding up in Week 7 with a special project that will be a part of Manchester Community […]
