Catch Up Washtenaw: Don’t Wait, Vaccinate!
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Vaccination rates among local kids have fallen. This leaves children and our community at risk for preventable diseases and outbreaks. Washtenaw County Health Department is offering two vaccination events to catch kids up before they start school, preschool, or daycare. Recommended vaccinations must be completed (or waived) before school […]
It Takes a Millage: Local funds transform lives, expand services, and foster positive change
submitted by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health County leaders recently shared Washtenaw County Community Mental Health’s 2022 Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage impact report. This report shares outcomes driven by the voter-approved millage, which generates roughly $6 million annually for mental health services. In 2022, these investments expanded local access to mental health […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be working on forestry, gravel resurfacing, and dust control in the Manchester area this coming week. In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will have intermittent lane restrictions through Friday for forestry and gravel resurfacing. Unpaved local roads in Freedom will continue […]
Laundromat owner sounds off on new venture
by Marsha Chartrand Paula Denton has owned “The Mat” (aka Jam’n’Suds Factory Laundromat) for almost 2 1/2 years now, and she has enjoyed the experience so much that she’s taken on a new venture that’s right in line with her interest in music. When she learned of a possible vacancy just a few doors down, […]
Your kids should exhibit at the Fair!
submitted by Sandra Wiitala The 78th Manchester Community Fair is fast approaching, and that means we have one more week to gather projects (or work on some new ones) for entry in the Exhibit Building! This is an opportunity for you and your kids to show off your cool collections, your unique hobbies, and your […]
KOI Drag Racing at the Fair
submitted by Steven Harvey, Manchester Community Fair Anyone with an itch to go fast can register their vehicle and should do so. Manchester Community Fair has KOI Drag Racing returning to this year’s amazing fair line-up. KOI Drag racing offers a class for anything that has wheels and a motor. Do you have something that […]
Introducing micro wrestling at the Manchester Community Fair
submitted by Steven Harvey, Manchester Community Fair president Come check out a great night of Micro Championship Wrestling action and see why MCW is the Biggest Little Attraction in the Great Lakes Region at the Biggest Little Fair in Michigan, the Manchester Community Fair. Each year, the board of the Manchester Community Fair tries to […]
New village newsletter coming your way
by Marsha Chartrand Did you miss seeing your blue postcard-sized water bill arrive in the mail at the end of June? Did you notice a mysterious letter from the Village of Manchester arriving in your mailbox and set it aside to look at “later”? (Is it still sitting in that pile of mail?) A combination […]
WCSO: June 2023 report of police services in the village
submitted by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of June there were 137 calls for service. During this time 70 traffic stops were made resulting in 17 citations. There were no noteworthy or significant incidents that posed a risk to the public or that are of public interest within Manchester Village during the month […]
Jamestown Canyon and West Nile viruses detected in mosquitoes in Washtenaw County
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Washtenaw County Health Department reminds local residents to prevent mosquito bites. Mosquitoes collected in Washtenaw County last week have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus and West Nile virus. A total of four samples tested positive: three for Jamestown Canyon virus and one for West Nile virus. These collection […]
