Legion Auxiliary seeks support
by Marsha Chartrand Once a year, the American Legion Auxiliary seeks donations from its friends for poppies, the memorial flower of the American Legion and Auxiliary. In years past, the Legion and Auxiliary members stood at various locations throughout the village and asked for donations. For the past two years, due to Covid concerns, they […]
Parks Commission updates Carr Park sign
by Marsha Chartrand; photos courtesy Pat Vailliencourt The beautiful sign at Carr Park was faded and weathered after seeing many years of the Michigan elements, and citizen Dwayne Vailliencourt decided to do something about it. Last fall, the sign was removed from its posts, and Vailliencourt spent the winter repainting and refurbishing the sign that […]
Washtenaw County earns National Achievement Award for preserving natural areas
submitted by Washtenaw County Washtenaw County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The national award honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) purchases ecologically significant natural areas to ensure their preservation for the benefit of all […]
Manchester Township discusses varied business at May meeting
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the May 10 township board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, zoning administrator Carl Macomber, and several members of the public. A few members of the public made statements in opposition to the utility-scale solar energy project proposed at Sharon Hollow and Herman […]
WCRC roadwork this week
Starting on Monday, May 23, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a preventative maintenance chip seal project on Pleasant Lake Rd. between Schneider Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. in Freedom and Lodi Townships, and Parker Rd. between Pleasant Lake Rd. and Scio Church Rd on the border of Freedom and Lodi Townships. The […]
Intentional damage at site of future disc golf course
On Tuesday morning, May 9, Village officials discovered there had been damage to the work being done to prepare for the disc golf course in Chi-Bro Park. Despite the enthusiasm for the project among the Village staff, Council, and Parks Commission, it’s evident there are some people who are less than thrilled with the planned […]
Efforts continue to bring Paul Whelan home
Since the release of Trevor Reed from Russia in a prisoner exchange on April 27, anticipation has been crushed again for the family of Paul Whelan, who has not yet been released from prison in Mordovia. But there is still optimism as efforts and activism continue on his behalf. “What a week it was in […]
Rev. Peter Harris to retire from Sharon United Methodist Church
submitted by Rev. Peter Harris, Sharon United Methodist Church After 40 years in pastoral ministry, the last 15 at Sharon UMC, Pastor Pete Harris is retiring. The community is invited to a “Celebration Open House” to be held at Sharon UMC Fellowship Hall (19890 W. Pleasant Lake Rd.), Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 5pm. […]
State Senate approves dyslexia bill
Last month we reported on Manchester Community Schools staff members advocating for a dyslexia bill to the State Senate education committee in March. It passed in the committee in April and last Wednesday the State Senate passed it as well. Manchester’s State Senator, Republican Lana Theis, chairs the Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee and […]
56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race results
The 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race was held on Sunday. Organizers had 75 entries initially, with five no-shows and 12 more registered on the day. In total, 82 canoes and kayaks made it down the river! Winners in each category: Single Teen Kayak Trent Line 48:29 Jolene Line 48.51 Christine Drake 51:09 Single […]
