Washtenaw moves into substantial COVID-19 transmission, pop-up vaccine clinic scheduled
After weeks of the classification of “low” or “moderate,” last Thursday, Washtenaw County moved into a “substantial” level of COVID-19 transmission. Based on CDC guidelines, the Washtenaw County Health Department now strongly recommends masking for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in indoor public spaces. “Additional precautions are needed, and we must take them seriously,” says […]
Dollar General closed briefly for remodeling
If you are one of Manchester’s many residents who rely on Manchester’s Dollar General located at 510 West Main Street, there is bad news and good news for you this week. The bad news is that as of Sunday evening, they will be closed this week through Thursday for remodeling. The good news is that […]
Run Manchester 2021 race results
On Saturday, the Manchester community welcomed 140 runners from all over who came to participate in the 12th annual Run Manchester. This was the third Run Manchester organized by FIRST Robotics Teams of Manchester and serves as a fundraiser for the team. Last summer, no race was held due to COVID-19. This year, organizers not […]
2022 Manchester Area Historical Society calendar now available
Over the last several months, the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) has collected and published about 20 different stories of history-related “tidbits” about Manchester, and there are many more to come. These well-researched anecdotes will help to keep you informed about the movers and shakers of Manchester long ago. From noteworthy people, to iconic businesses, to […]
MCS plans for as “normal” a school year as possible
Dr. Bradley Bezeau, superintendent of Manchester Community Schools, announced the school district’s plan last Tuesday for the upcoming school year which starts Monday, August 30th. He had stated at the most recent school board meeting that the goal was to have as normal of a school year as possible and the plan set in place […]
Sports equipment from the Wellness Center
submitted by Manchester Community Schools The Manchester Wellness Center, 5 Healthy Towns, and Manchester Community Schools invite all of our Manchester youth to check-out the “Sport Port” sports equipment check-out in the Wellness Center located at 710 E. Main Street located behind Riverside Intermediate School. Students of any grade can check-out fishing equipment, youth golf sets, […]
Take advantage of the fall planting season
Searching for plants for wildlife habitat, soil erosion control, water retention & filtration, wind buffers, reforestation, carbon sequestrations, shade trees, pollinators, or simply for natural beauty? Look no further than the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s Fall Tree and Native Plant sale. Fall can be a great time for planting, as the cooler temperatures and moist […]
WCRC applying dust control on unpaved roads
Washtenaw County Road Control will be applying dust control on unpaved roads throughout Sharon Township this week through Thursday, and Manchester Township through August 16th. It is a rolling operation with no road closures or detours.
2021 Chicken Broil by the numbers
Since it’s arguably Manchester’s biggest event, and has been for 68 years, it’s not surprising to note that there are a lot of really big numbers involved in the annual Manchester Chicken Broil. Here are some “official” numbers provided by outgoing co-chairman Michael Tindall: 6675 = number of dinners served 3,078 = meals served at […]
School board recognized by Washtenaw Area Mutual Aid Association; re-confirms COVID-19 learning plan
by Julia Forrest The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education met Monday night to vote on board policies, name an auditor liaison, approve COVID-19 changes to student handbooks and discuss what is going on in schools across Manchester. To begin the meeting, the board heard from Jeff Foulke, from the Pittsfield Fire Department and Washtenaw […]
