Washtenaw Board of Commissioners vote to use ARP funds to achieve broadband access county-wide
Two weeks ago, we reported that the County had passed a funding proposal through its Ways and Means Committee that would pledge $14.6 million of American Rescue Plan funds toward building broadband infrastructure to every residence, regardless of address. At their meeting last Wednesday, September 15, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved the proposal […]
Chamber Corner: What is the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce?
Submitted by Tammy Melcher for the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Many people ask what is the Manchester Chamber of Commerce (MACC), and what do they do? The Chamber is a group of business owners and individuals who are committed to promoting, supporting, and improving the Manchester business community. We believe that when you have […]
Freedom Township draws large turnout at Sept. 18 safety event
submitted by Carol Westfall, Freedom Township resident Nearly 60 residents sat under tents at the Freedom Township Hall on a beautiful September day and listened to 20 local, county, state, and federal safety experts, as well as employees of six pipeline companies, discuss safety issues and answer questions. This event was organized by Freedom Township […]
WCSO: August 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of August 2021 there were 153 calls for service. During this time, 82 traffic stops were made resulting in 15 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On August 6, a collaboration deputy responded to the area of E. Austin and City Road for a report of a hit-and-run […]
President of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announces retirement in 2022
submitted by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea After a decade of transformational leadership that has reshaped St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the community, hospital President Nancy Graebner-Sundling announced today that she plans to retire in March of next year, capping a 48-year career in health care. A succession planning process has been initiated to ensure a […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation issues request for proposal for regional planning
Submitted by 5 Healthy Towns The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation is accepting proposals for regional interventions that address isolation, food access, and/or physical activity opportunities in the 5 Healthy Towns service area (Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge.) Up to $500,000 will be made available over the next three years to support interventions that […]
WCSO: 3G networks to be decommissioned
from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office: The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is informing residents that cell phone carriers have begun decommissioning 3G networks. This means your older style 3G models of Tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs, etc. will no longer have the ability to make calls, including to 911. Making sure residents are not caught off […]
Video showing unmasked students entering MHS goes viral, drawing national attention
Last Tuesday morning, Manchester Community Schools students and staff returned after the four-day Labor Day weekend with new rules in place after Washtenaw County instituted a county-wide indoor mask mandate for K-12 schools. Before school began for the day, families opposed to masking held a protest in front of the High School as they had […]
Making art accessible
Open in the Manchester Mill since February, Danielle Felczak is "super happy to be here," doing what she most loves to do here in her adopted hometown. "It's surprisingly delightful," she says of her new business, Adorned Art Tattoo Collective, and its location overlooking the River Raisin. "I wasn't sure what to expect, but people […]
Manchester Township Summer Taxes are due on September 14, 2021.
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township treasurer Manchester Township 2021 Summer property taxes are due no later than September 14, 2021. After that date, an interest penalty fee will be charged. Payments are posted as received, not the date on which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been experiencing slow mail delivery; please […]
