WCRC this week
In Manchester Township, Herman Rd between Deer Valley Ln and Grossman Rd will continue to have intermittent lane closures this week for drainage improvements. Additionally, Van Tuyle Rd between US-12 and Lemm Rd will have daytime road closures this week for a culvert replacement. Unpaved local roads throughout Bridgewater Township will continue to have a […]
2022 August primary election results for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Manchester-area voters went to the polls yesterday to vote in a judicial race and in primaries for the state house and state senate. Republicans also voted in primaries for governor and U.S. congressional representative. Voter turnout was down from the 2020 August primary election, which had turnout ranging between 36.29% and 43.46%, […]
Eagle Scout project to benefit the playground at local church
submitted by Luke and Lisa Somerville Luke Somerville is planning to do some much-needed maintenance on Manchester United Methodist Church’s playground. Luke’s Eagle Scout project includes making repairs and replacements to the play structure, replacing the wood border, adding wood chips, and adding a tetherball pole. “I’ve been in Scouts since the third grade. Now […]
Ticket sales and auction open for Farm to Table event benefiting 5 Healthy Towns Farmers Markets
submittted by Shawn Personke, Farm to Table co-chair Calling all farmers market fans! Tickets for the seventh annual 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast are now on sale. And the virtual auction benefiting the Chelsea, Grass Lake, Dexter, Stockbridge, and Manchester farmers markets opens Aug. 7. With the Farm to Table Fabulous Feast […]
WCRC reminder: no election signs in the road right-of-way
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Another election season is here, which means we are already seeing political signs popping up like bunnies along the road. Signs of any kind should not be placed in the road right-of-way. These unauthorized signs can become safety hazards by blocking sight distance at public road intersections, distracting drivers from […]
WCRC roadwork this week
This week there is Washtenaw County Road Commission work in all four Manchester-area townships. Both Washburne Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and Sylvan Rd in Sharon Township, and Herman Rd between Deer Valley Ln and Grossman Rd in Manchester Township will have intermittent lane closures this week for drainage improvements. Rentz Rd between Ellsworth Rd […]
69th annual Chicken Broil another success
by Marsha Chartrand It’s still Manchester’s biggest event. And certainly one of its proudest. The Manchester Chicken Broil was once again a success, and is growing in popularity once again after a few years of decline and a year off for COVID in 2020. In long ago years, the annual crowds were advertised at 10,000 […]
Bringing a fresh new vibe to Main Street
by Marsha Chartrand As the owner of Exhale Yoga for the past seven years, Anna Deevers will again have a consistent spot for her classes and, just as exciting, she is combining it with a new endeavor, Millie’s Coffeehouse, with a lifelong friend as her silent partner. Deevers is bringing a “family-owned, family-style“ atmosphere to […]
Vacant building ordinance to be examined by Village Council
by Marsha Chartrand Almost five years ago, in August 2017, the Manchester DDA and Village Council began exploring the idea of an ordinance to regulate unoccupied buildings in the downtown area, some of which had been vacant for several years at the time. At that time, the village was unable to garner adequate support from […]
Gravel Mining – A community information event
submitted by Carol Westfall Over 150 concerned citizens participated in an important community event on Saturday, July 23 at the UAW Hall — Local 1284 in Chelsea. Hosted by Sharon Preservation Society, the event educated Sharon Township and area residents about the serious impacts of sand and gravel mining, including the impact of Senate Bills […]
