Farmers’ Market starts off small but growing each week
by Marsha Chartrand “We’ve been doing okay but would definitely love to see more customers!” said Dana Turner-Queen, market manager for the Manchester Farmers’ Market. An experienced manager, Turner-Queen has worked at Saline and Dexter markets, as well as a couple of stints at the Acorn Farmers’ Market and Café. She loves her jobs and […]
The Manchester Chicken Broil … from the beginning
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Enterprise, dateline Thursday, June 24, 1954: “The Exchange Club has planned functions to benefit the Athletic Field Fence Fund, which include a huge barbecue chicken dinner.” The Exchange Club and the Jaycees (the latter formed earlier in that same year) were said to be jointly sponsoring the Chicken Barbecue. So begins the […]
WCSO: May 2023 report of police services in the village
As reported by Alan Hunt, Lieutenant, WCSO During the month of May 2023 there were 205 calls for service. During this time, 96 traffic stops were made, resulting in 38 citations. One noteworthy event in Manchester Village during the month included: May 14: A collaboration deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard Street for […]
WCRC roadwork in Manchester area extended
Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue doing roadwork in the Manchester area in the coming week. In Sharon Township, Meyers Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions through June 29 (extended) for drainage and forestry. Unpaved primary and local roads will have intermittent lane restrictions for dust […]
Alumni Association awards scholarships
submitted by Betty Cummings The Manchester High School Alumni Association held its 144th annual reunion at Manchester High School on Saturday, June 17. During the evening of reminiscing, $16,000 in scholarships were given to 12 high school graduates.
Staff and administration look back on a good year, forward to more teamwork
by Marsha Chartrand A chaotic 2021-22 school year that damaged morale and public relations, marked a low point for Manchester Community Schools, especially the Junior/Senior High School. Staff, administrators, and students left the district at an alarming rate amid dissension about masking, disciplinary actions, parental responsibility, and other issues. School board and administration stepped in […]
Yes, Okeys are still on the move … but what about Snoopy?
by Marsha Chartrand Long ago and far away, a young family fulfilling their military obligation in San Diego, California, were visiting their parents on Grossman Road in Manchester. As they drove down West Main Street, they caught sight of a mailbox in the shape of a Snoopy doghouse, with a cut-out Snoopy atop the roof. […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: digitizing old township records, gravel road improvements, and a funding request from WAVE
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at a special meeting on June 13 to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds the township received, approximately $270,000. The board reviewed possible funding of several items that had been considered at the previous special meeting in February. Decisions on several items were […]
Chelsea Hospital awards grants to CRC, St Louis Center & WAVE
by Sara Swanson Chelsea Hospital announced today that it has awarded nine grants totaling $170,269 to community-based organizations in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. These organizations have been targeted with investments to further improve the health and well-being of local residents living and working in communities served by the hospital. Two Manchester area organizations […]
Dingell Applauds House Passage of Resolution in Support of Paul Whelan
submitted by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s office Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) last Wednesday applauded the House passage of H. Res. 272, calling on Russia to immediately release Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018. Dingell co-led the resolution with Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11), and represents both Novi, where Whelan lived before being detained, […]
