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 Sara Swanson

Columns of fire near M-52?

by Sara Swanson If you drove to Chelsea this weekend, you may be wondering what the two loud, large columns of fire, visible from M-52, were. During a recent inspection, Consumers Energy discovered a valve issue that needs to be fixed at their Chelsea Valve Station located on M-52, south of the intersection with I-94. […]

 Marsha Chartrand

WCSO — May 2022 report of police services in the village

During the month of May there were 176 calls for service. During this time 67 traffic stops were made, resulting in 29 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On May 3, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to Chi-Bro Park for a Malicious Destruction of Property incident. An unknown suspect(s) had damaged […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester fairy garden tour 2022 winners announced

submitted by Manchester Farmers Market The fairies have landed all over Manchester, and maps are available at Acorn! Join us in a three-mile tour from the west side to the east side of Manchester, exploring beautifully decorated fairy gardens throughout our village. We welcome all fairy folk, gnomes, and nature gifts. All are welcome to […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Chelsea Hospital, Mood Lifters to offer mental health program for young adults

submitted by Marie Knoerl, Mood Lifters  Starting on June 9, young adults living in communities in Chelsea Hospital’s service area have the opportunity to participate in a mental wellness program, entirely online, at a minimal cost to themselves through Chelsea Hospital as part of its response to increasing mental health needs in Michigan communities and […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Children entering preschool or kindergarten? Hearing and vision screening is mandatory

submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department  All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school. The Washtenaw County Health Department offers free office appointments for hearing and vision screenings throughout the summer for children entering school in the fall. Appointments are currently available through August 2022. Call 734-544-6786 […]

 Sara Swanson

Menthol and flavored tobacco products harming health

submitted by Beth Ann Hamilton, Washtenaw County Health Department  The Washtenaw County Health Department is working to share information about the harms of menthol and other flavored tobacco products with a goal of building community support for banning flavors, reducing addiction, and saving lives.  Menthol has a minty flavor that creates a cooling sensation when used. […]

 Sara Swanson

WCRC dust control operation on unpaved Manchester Township roads

Unpaved local roads throughout Manchester Township currently have a dust control rolling operation projected to last through June 17.

 Marsha Chartrand

MHS Class of 2022 graduates!

by Marsha Chartrand The Senior Class of 2022 graduated from Manchester High School on the sunny Friday evening of June 3, with all appropriate fanfare. Parents, extended family, friends, band, school staff, and administration all gathered to wish this class, which has spent more than half of its high school years under the shadow of […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Local scholarships awarded at MCS Honors Night

by Marsha Chartrand On Thursday, May 27, the Manchester Community Schools held Honors Night to commend the district’s top scholars. A total of 76 local scholarships were awarded that night to graduating seniors for their academic achievements, athletic prowess, excellence in vocational programs, and community involvement. Those scholarships are as follows: The Barry & Peggy […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester High School new principal announced

Last week Manchester Community Schools announced the hiring of a new Jr./Sr. High School principal. In a letter to families, MCS superintendent Brad Bezeau stated, “It is with great excitement that we announce the hiring of Ms. Wendy Bridges as the new Principal of Manchester Jr./Sr. High School. Wendy joins us from Wayne High School […]