MCS preparing to replace some of its fleet with propane buses
by Sara Swanson We reported in 2024 that Manchester Community Schools (MCS) had received a $841,939 Clean Bus Energy grant from the state of Michigan that was going to be used toward purchasing three new electric buses and adding three charging stations from a company called Lion Electric, out of Quebec, replacing three old diesel […]
Manchester Area Historical Society honors Ray Berg
submitted by Barry Allen, president, Manchester Area Historical Society Manchester Area Historical Society’s (MAHS) retiring president, Ray Berg, was honored at the MAHS membership meeting on January 8. His service and commitment to the community was commemorated by naming the Kingsley-Jenter board room after him! Ray’s passion for history began as a young man when he […]
Barn fire at historic Blum Farm
by Sara Swanson Early Friday morning after already answering five medical calls and one false alarm at Klager Elementary triggered by construction, Manchester Township Fire Department got a call about a barn fire on Austin Road in Bridgewater Township. They responded at 5:20am and began battling the fire along with Saline, Dexter, Scio, Chelsea, Clinton, […]
Good Samaritan saves cat from freezing to death
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Sanctuary Monday, December 15, was one of the coldest during the month; only 20 degrees. A cat was huddled in the middle of a local dirt road. It was unclear what had happened to it. What it hit by a car? Blind and disoriented as to where it […]
WCRC continues forestry work on Grass Lake Road in Sharon Township
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission has extended their daytime closure of Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township for forestry work through January 16. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions. The road will be closed to all through traffic. Lehman […]
Details released on proposed mine bordering Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
by Sara Swanson We reported in our last edition that Norvell Township has received an application for a proposed 900-acre aggregate mining operation that would border Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (Watkins Lake SPCP). Though the mine would be located fully in Norvell Township, Watkins Lake SPCP spans both Norvell and Manchester townships. […]
Manchester seniors were busy at the senior center and beyond in December
submitted by Patricia Vailliencourt, Manchester Senior Citizens Council December was a busy month at our Manchester Senior Center. Lots of fun and hard at work volunteering to provide services to our community. On December 12 almost 30 of us rode the WAVE bus to Turkeyville to enjoy a great lunch and a performance of “The […]
Chelsea Proving Grounds delivers 650 lbs food and more to Manchester CRC
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director In December, the Manchester Community Resource Center received 650 pounds of food and non-food essentials this holiday season from Chelsea Proving Grounds management and union staff. Keith organized the drive and, along with Andy and Ellis, delivered an impressive haul of everyday necessities, including condiments, meal kits, paper towels, […]
December school board meeting update: bus grant research continues, Tom Johns recognized, surveys going out soon
by Melissa Yekulis The most recent Manchester Community Schools board meeting took place on Monday, December 15, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center at 6pm. All board members were in attendance, with one board member joining later in the meeting. The meeting began by approving the meeting minutes from the November 17 board meeting, […]
Dingell announces she’s running for reelection
by Sara Swanson The Manchester area’s congressperson, Debbie Dingell, announced that she has filed for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. She represents Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District, which includes all of Washtenaw County and parts of Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne counties. She is running for her seventh term. Dingell stated, “There are many issues […]
