WCSO: June 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of June there were 135 calls for service. During this time 63 traffic stops were made, resulting in 25 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On June 22, Collaboration Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Washington for an aggravated assault. Two subjects fought each other, […]
DDA announces grand opening of Social District
Submitted by C. Mersereau, Manchester DDA The Manchester Downtown Development Authority and the Village of Manchester are excited to announce the Grand Opening of Manchester’s new “Social District Commons Area,” which will commence on Saturday, July 17, during the Chicken Broil. The Social District is a community-building event that will be held every Thursday, Friday, […]
Running group seeking new members for its “crew”
A new local running group called the “Manchester Area Running Crew” has been meeting weekly since mid-winter and wants to get the word out to the community that the crew would love to have more joining their ranks. The Manchester Area Running Crew (MARC) was started by a small group of local residents, spearheaded by […]
Bridgewater, Freedom and Sharon Townships considered priority areas for vaccination efforts
The Michigan Department of Health and Human services and the Washtenaw County Health Department have the goal of getting 70% of residents 16 years old and older vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently 68.2% of Washtenaw residents 16+ years old have received at least one dose. While as a county we are nearing the goal, vaccination rates […]
Whitmer signs historic K-12 education spending bill that will help Manchester Community Schools
By Julia Forrest The federal funding coming from the COVID-19 relief will increase per-pupil funding by 7%, or $8,700, per student in most school districts across Michigan. The funds will ensure equal-based funding and close school funding gaps, a goal the state legislature has been working to achieve since 1994. The COVID-19 relief funding will […]
Men’s Club fireworks another success in 2021
There may be “a little rust to shake off” after taking a year off from the big event, said Men’s Club President Andy Mahony, but overall the club is celebrating another successful year and looking forward to its 40th anniversary in 2022. “I am really proud of the club and its members,” Mahony said. “It […]
MCS drops indoor mask requirements for summer school & camps
Last Wednesday Manchester Community Schools (MCS) announced that they will not be requiring masks or facial coverings for students under 12 years of age inside buildings during MCS Summer Programs and MCS Summer Camps. Masks will now be optional for all students, staff, and visitors. (Note: Masks are still required on MCS busses.) This decision was […]
County releases list of potential projects for to be funded by American Rescue Plan; asks for input
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has released a list of potential projects that could be included in the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan. Read more about the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan at https://www.washtenaw.org/3427/Washtenaw-Rescue-Plan. This plan leverages the $71 million the county will receive through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery program, along […]
WCRC mowing starting; fog seal and dust control continuing
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in three of the four townships again this week. In Bridgewater and Manchester Townships (and Saline Township), Austin Road between M-52 and the City of Saline will continue to have intermittent lane closures for preventative maintenance fog seal the first half of this week. Unpaved local […]
It’s still the same Chicken Broil, with plenty of upgrades
The 68th annual Manchester Chicken Broil will see lots of changes this year, but the important things remain the same: A butter-basted, slow broiled chicken half Fresh made coleslaw with a secret local recipe Dinner roll with butter Radishes, chips, and a beverage. We all know it just doesn’t get any better than that. But […]
