Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to launch crowdfunding campaign July 13
Submitted By Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board of Directors Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café needs your help! The Public Spaces, Community Places Program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is offering a grant to Acorn for $50,000, if a match of $50,000 can be raised through a 60-day crowdfunding campaign on the Patronicity […]
Gone (safely!) fishing in the River Raisin
by Claire Pajka The River Raisin is a popular place for water recreation like canoeing and fishing, and though many fish like rock bass and smallmouth bass can be caught and enjoyed, you should take care when consuming fish from the Raisin. In 1987, the Southeast portion of the River Raisin was designated by the […]
Manchester Township summer tax bills
submitted by Laurie Carey, Manchester Township Treasurer It is that time again –– tax bills are printed and in the mail! Due to recent concerns related to postal delays I want to alert the community to be on the lookout for the bright blue 2020 Summer tax bills that went out this week. Tax bills […]
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners declares racism a public health crisis
submitted by Washtenaw County As a part of its on-going equity efforts, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution declaring that Racism is a Public Health Crisis. The resolution was proposed at the Board’s July 1 virtual meeting, which ran much later than normal due to the Board’s once-a-month summer schedule. The […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships which were supposed to be completed July 7th, have been expanded through July 10th. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.
Community Scholarships awarded during graduation program
Members of the Manchester High School Class of 2020 were the proud recipients of dozens of generous local scholarships awarded by various individuals, families, businesses, and organizations throughout the community. Austin Fuller Memorial Scholarship (for students going into the field of art or who are passionate about art): Annelise Baron Barry and Peggy Allen Vocational […]
How crooked is the River Raisin, really?
by Claire Pajka Throughout time, many rivers have attempted to claim the title, “Crookedest River in the United States,” though verifying these claims has proven a challenge, and the winner has yet to be crowned. A few of the rivers who have staked their claim in literature or tourism include the local River Raisin, the […]
Everyone needs a Canoe Race t-shirt!
The 54th annual Manchester Canoe Race will go on! It will be held this year on the third Sunday in July instead of the third Sunday in May. A commemorative t-shirt, designed by Manchester artist Joy Matthews, is available to one and all–whether or not you participate in the race! You can order your shirt […]
American 1 awards scholarship to Manchester graduate
American 1 Credit Union awarded 12 graduating high school seniors from southern Michigan with $1,000 scholarships for their commitment to volunteerism in their community. American 1 offered the awards through their annual Community Involvement Scholarship Program. Each student applicant submitted an essay on the importance of volunteerism and how their involvement has impacted the community. […]
Voting absentee in the August 4th election
All Manchester area registered voters have an election coming up August 4th. With Covid-19 discouraging many residents from public gatherings, some voters may decide to take advantage of the new voting rules that allow any Michigan voters to vote with an absentee ballot. Because of the pandemic, all registered voters should receive an absentee ballot […]
