Free Narcan harm-reduction kits and fentanyl test strips available at Manchester United Methodist Church
by Sara Swanson SRSLY Manchester is announcing the installation of a life-saving naloxone distribution box at the Manchester United Methodist Church (located at 501 Ann Arbor St), marking an important milestone in the community’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use. This free, accessible box will be available 24/7, offering […]
Caleb Coon profiled by WCC in recognition of STEM teaching honors
Editor’s note: Originally published in Washtenaw Community College’s Fall 2024 Launch Magazine. Republished here with permission. submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College Knowledgeable. Passionate. Those are some of the attributes that Caleb Coon, U.S. Navy veteran and Michigan Region 2 STEM Educator of the Year, recalls about his own instructors at Washtenaw Community College. “I experienced their […]
Clearing the way for opening day at Iron Creek Preserve
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Legacy Land Conservancy’s September 2024 E-News and is republished here with permission. Iron Creek Preserve is a brand-new nature preserve in Manchester Township that will open to the public sometime next year. by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy As soon as the ink dried on the paperwork […]
WCSO — August 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of August 2024 there were 123 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 73 traffic stops were made, resulting in 5 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On August 2, a Collaboration Deputy responded to […]
Chelsea Hospital Urgent Care transitioning out of ER into separate facility
submitted by Trinity Health Michigan Chelsea Hospital announced in May that its Urgent Care (UC) will move from its current location within the Emergency Department (ED) to the nearby Trinity Health IHA Medical Group office, next door on Old US 12. The transition will happen this Wednesday, September 25, and is intended to help Chelsea […]
What parents need to know this school year to protect kids from vaping
submitted by Laura Biehl, Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance As students across Michigan head back to school, the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance is urging parents to be vigilant about the growing threat of e-cigarettes. With 14% of Michigan high schoolers using e-cigarettes, according to the Michigan Youth Tobacco Survey, this issue remains […]
It’s a community affair with Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) Day of Action
by Marsha Chartrand It’s a great thing when a group of unrelated (or loosely related) entities gathers together for a volunteer effort. Many companies in recent years have turned to a “day of action” where employees are granted time off work to perform acts of volunteerism; whether those of their own choosing or something pre-selected […]
Fourth candidate files to run for school board
by Sara Swanson We reported at the end of July, once the deadline had passed for getting on the ballot, that only three candidates had registered to run for the four school board seats up for election this November. Until very recently it was unclear who would fill that fourth seat. We now have a […]
Dr. Eleazer Root to receive Patriot Marker dedication from DAR in ceremony, descendants sought
submitted by Denise Frost, historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Manchester is invited to celebrate its rich historical legacy by joining the Daughters of the American Revolution as they commemorate a significant chapter in American history with the dedication of an American Revolution Patriot Marker for Dr. Eleazer Root. […]
Mountain bike trail adds new feature; more rocks and fill dirt needed
by Sara Swanson Last spring, Manchester High School’s mountain bike team coach, Christian Burrell, began work improving and expanding upon the existing trail structure behind Chi-Bro Park to build more multi-use trails here in Manchester. The most recent update to the trails is a “rock roll” located on the part of the trail near the […]
