Why support Locally Grown? Acorn has some great reasons
By Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board of Directors Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café launched a crowdfunding campaign this week as part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Public Spaces, Community Places Program to raise funds for renovations and equipment needed to open the store 6 days per week. A core component of Acorn Farmers’ […]
54th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/ Kayak Race results
Canoe/Kayak Race organizers submitted the following statement: “We did it, with so much help from everyone! Thanks to all the participants, we persevered in spite of the very heavy storm mid-race. 53 canoes and kayaks went down the river, and all arrived at the finish line in one piece–some wetter than others. Three of those […]
“Safe Schools Washtenaw” county-wide donation drive seeks community support
Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) is collaborating with all nine public school districts and their 108 schools across Washtenaw County in preparation for a safe return to school with the new state COVID-19 guidelines. School budgets which are already stretched thin are leaving many schools grappling with the challenges of being fully prepared to implement […]
Alumni honor deceased members
Submitted by Paul Heinrich, Class of 1969 One of the features of the program issued to all who attend the Annual Alumni Banquet is the Memorial Listing of all those alumni lost during the year between banquets. Sadly, the 2020 banquet had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, The Alumni Association Board […]
WCSO statement on mask wearing enforcement
from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement partners are asking residents to do their part in helping slow the spread of the Coronavirus by following the executive order recently announced by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On Monday, Executive Order 2020-147 went into effect, requiring you to wear a […]
Freedom Township discusses airbnb, upcoming election, and more
by Claire Pajka The most recent Freedom Township board meeting was held in the parking lot outside of the township hall on July 14th, with all board members and eight members of the public in attendance. Rudy Layher gave the treasurer’s report and stated that the ending balance for June was $680,292.95. During the public […]
Time to nominate farmers for Conservation District 2020 Awards
The Washtenaw County Conservation District is seeking nominations for the 2020 conservation awards. They are looking for nominations for conservation farmer of the year, tree conservationist of the year and small or beginning conservationist farmer of the year. The descriptions are as follows: Conservation Farmer of the Year Award: Candidates demonstrate leadership in and commitment to conservation practices […]
WCSO report: June 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of June, there were 94 calls for service. During this time, a total of 13 traffic stops were made with one citation issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: June 5 – A citizen reported while parked at a business in the 500 block of W. Main St. an […]
WCRC: Road work on Ely continues
Intermittent lane closures on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships will continue through this week for limestone resurfacing. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.
Fair postpones until 2021
And another one bites the dust. As event after event has been canceled this spring and summer due to the COVID19/Coronavirus pandemic, the Manchester Community Fair Board has remained constant in its intention to continue planning the 2020 fair. But at its monthly meeting on July 13, the inevitable decision was announced: “It is with […]
