WCSO: October 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of October 2021, there were 152 calls for service, with 60 traffic stops made resulting in 16 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village last month include: On October 13, a Collaboration deputy responded to the 300 block of Wildwood Drive for a report of a suspicious person that had possibly tried to […]
A second year of changes for MFS Christmas giving
Manchester Family Service (MFS) provides aid to many families and individuals throughout the Manchester community. As the holiday season approaches, MFS is seeking ways to brighten the lives of these families through its annual Christmas projects. For the second year in a row, there are major changes to the projects from the past. The traditional […]
Duncan Street reopened after water main repairs complete
Residents noticed over the past two weeks that for several days, one block of Duncan Street between Adrian and M-52, was partially closed and equipment was brought in to make repairs to a water main in the area. “We completed the repair of a leak on the water main,” explained Village Manager Jeff Wallace. “The […]
Village fall leaf pick-up continues as weather permits
Brush pickup is over for the year, as of the first week in October. And you know it’s really fall when you see piles of leaves raked (or blown) out to the streetside or curb. In Manchester, that means it’s time for the Village DPW and helpers to come by with their trucks and pick […]
Blood testing doesn’t reveal widespread elevated lead levels in Manchester’s children
In light of the public notice of lead found in the tap water of some of the village homes with lead service lines, the Washtenaw County Health Department offered free blood lead level tests for young children and pregnant women in Manchester on October 22. Their nurses did 28 tests that day. While most were […]
Emanuel to hold fundraising raffle for upgrades to the church
submitted by Janet Goodell Emanuel United Church of Christ is having a raffle, with the proceeds going to EUCC Renovation Campaign. This campaign is raising money over the next couple years for extensive renovation, including updated restrooms and an elevator to make our facility more accessible to all. EUCC provides meaningful community services to the […]
Masks now sometimes optional indoors for MCS student athletes and performers
Manchester Community Schools’ superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau announced last Monday that because of an update by the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD), the school district is now exempting students and teachers/coaches from masking requirements for sports and performing arts practices, games/meets, and performances outside of school hours while they are in the gym or auditorium. […]
MCSF provides grant to Early Childhood Special Education classroom
submitted by Theresa Herron, Manchester Community Schools Foundation Recently, the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) was able to provide a grant to Kristen Hancock, the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom teacher. The ECSE program is housed at Klager Elementary School, in the preschool wing, now called the Manchester Early Childhood Center. Mrs. Hancock has […]
Free local help available during Washtenaw Health Plan Open Enrollment Nov 1- Jan 15
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department During this year’s annual open enrollment period, Nov. 1, 2021 through Jan 15, 2022, Michiganders can enroll in a 2022 health insurance plan on HealthCare.gov, which now has the lowest-cost health insurance options ever available through the marketplace. Free local help is available through the Washtenaw Health Plan. […]
Staff at EHM – Saline receive statewide recognition for excellence in care
submitted by Elaine Dexter, EHM Senior Solutions LeadingAge Michigan was pleased to honor the Life Enrichment Team from Evangelical Home – Saline with the Group Leading-Edge Care & Services Award at the 2021 Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, September 28. The gala took place in the Ambassador Ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand […]
