Junior/Senior High School closes for an afternoon due to water issues
by Marsha Chartrand Due to a water/sewer block, school was cancelled around 1:30 pm at the Jr/Sr High School for the remainder of the day on Thursday, Sept. 15. Students who could self-transport or be picked up by parents were released from school immediately. Bus students were transported at regularly scheduled times and were offered […]
Good discussions at Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association meeting
submitted by Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association More than 40 Pleasant Lake residents turned out for presentations and discussions on lake and safety issues at the Freedom Township Hall on September 11. The kickoff presenter was Tara Guenther, Manager of the Consumers Energy Freedom Gas Pressurization Plant located at Pleasant Lake Road and Reno Rd. […]
Meet the MDL board: David Nelson, Village of Manchester
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]
5 Healthy Towns Survey Q&A
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, Healthy Towns Q: What is the 5 Healthy Towns Survey? A: The 5 Healthy Towns Survey (5HFsurvey.com) is an opportunity for our communities to influence how 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) invests in our communities. In the beginning of the foundation, 5HF worked with local partners to conduct the BRFSS survey. While the […]
Village updates transient merchant ordinance
by Marsha Chartrand After months of discussion and many changes, the Manchester Village Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to adopt an updated ordinance governing the activities of transient merchants. Read the full ordinance HERE. The ordinance primarily, but not singularly, has been seen to apply to food trucks, which have increased in popularity in […]
Community Resource Center to raffle an e-bike
submitted by Anita Herman, CRC Board of Directors Local bicycle enthusiasts will have the opportunity to win an electric bike on Halloween. What a treat it will be to win! The Manchester Community Resource Center is raffling off a brand new Beaumont Rev Electric City Bike. It’s on display at the Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe […]
Manchester Education Association recommends Harvey, Tindall, and Wiitala for school board
submitted by Leslie Rollins, Manchester Education Association The Manchester Education Association announced today it is recommending the following candidates for the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election: Rebecca Harvey, Michael J. Tindall, and Sandra Wiitala. “Local educators strongly recommend these three candidates because they are committed to providing every Manchester […]
Voting is important, but signs don’t belong in right-of-way
Tis’ the season … remember, political signs should not be placed along the roadside. Unfortunately, the WCRC does not have the resources to remove every sign that shouldn’t be there. Staff will prioritize removing signs that are causing a safety hazard, are attached to road signs, or are in the way of road maintenance. Signs […]
Meet the MDL Board: Elissa Weidmayer, Freedom Township
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]
TOPS celebrates five years in Manchester
submitted by Susan Fielder, TOPS member The Manchester Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly has been meeting weekly for five years, as of September 12. We are inviting others to join us as we continue supporting one another in making healthy life choices. Weekly discussion topics focus on healthy eating, exercise routines, and mindful strategies […]
