Paul Whelan case gets renewed attention under new administration
Hopeful news about Paul Whelan, the Novi resident who has been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than two years, has come out in the past few weeks since the inauguration of President Joe Biden. His family, including his parents, Rosemary and Edward Whelan of Manchester, are watching closely to see how events transpire under […]
Still not enough vaccines for teachers in Washtenaw; should in-person teachers get priority?
Last Thursday, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association issued a statement calling for additional vaccine supplies for educators in Washtenaw County. This was prompted by the results of the Michigan Education Association COVID-19 Vaccine Survey released Feb. 9, 2021. The report that of all the counties in the state, Washtenaw has the lowest percentage of K-12 educators […]
Manchester has first week with no new COVID-19 cases since October
The Manchester area (zip code 48158) had its first week since mid-October with no new reported cases of COVID-19. The Washtenaw County Health Department confirmed that our last positive cases were reported on February 9th, 2021. Washtenaw as a county, experienced a first wave early last spring when COVID-19 first reached Michigan. Manchester didn’t experience […]
Just in time! Library offers snowshoes for checkout
Submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Courtesy of The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, Manchester District Library recently added snowshoes to its Special Checkouts collection. Library patrons can borrow snowshoes — available in both adult and youth sizes ― for one (1) week at no charge. Snowshoes are available for checkout from the MDL on a first-come, first […]
Newly elected Ryan Novess chosen as president of MCS Board of Education
The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education held its organizational meeting on January 25 and of the four officers elected, three offices were filled by newly elected members, including the school board presidency by Ryan Novess. . Alternating every two years, three or four of the seven school board seats are up for election. This […]
Reflections on Ghana … The Journey: The Instruments
Submitted by Jim Horton, Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization Board of Directors “I love the sound and energy of the Pan African Youth Orchestra. I marvel at the job Kweku Kwakye has done with such a vibrant orchestra. I am appreciative of the connection that Mark and Carol Palms have done to bring their attention […]
Local author Jennifer Carson releases new picture book, Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet
Local author Jennifer Carson has a new picture book out called Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet. Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet, aimed at readers aged 4 – 8 (and those young at heart) tells the charming tale of Esmeralda, a dragon who works the spotlight at the Metropolitan Ballet, even though what she really wants to do […]
Rock salt can be dangerous to pets
Rock salt, used to help de-ice wintry roads and pathways during the cold months, can be helpful to get all of us safely from Point A to Point B, but did you know that its use can take a serious toll on our pets? What can literally be a lifesaver for human pedestrians and vehicles, […]
WCSO: January 2021 police activity report in the village of Manchester
During the month of January 2021, the WCSO collaboration responded to 80 calls for service. During this time, 16 traffic stops were made, resulting in 0 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the past month include: On January 5, a collaboration deputy responded to the 500 block of Galloway Dr. for a report of […]
LGBTQ-targeted crimes to begin being charged as hate crimes in Washtenaw
from Washtenaw County Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced Friday that he has issued legal guidance to facilitate the charging of hate crimes that target victims based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The legal guidance, issued Friday morning, directs Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys to charge crimes that target a person based on their sexual […]
