Manchester residents protest racism
Manchester residents joined protesters across the country Saturday afternoon protesting on Main Street and Ann Arbor Hill (M-52), the murder of George Floyd, police brutality and systemic racism. The organizer, a local mother, did not want to go on record except to say that those protesting are people who believe racism is wrong, and that […]
“Live From Riverfolk” concerts continue each Thursday
The popular “Live from Riverfolk” online series of concerts that has replaced the Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization’s in-person concerts this spring, will continue through the summer months. “The series had such a great response, Riverfolk has engaged additional musicians to continue the series through August 20,” said Aileen Rohwer, Riverfolk Board member. “Brad Phillips […]
Frank’s Place featured in statewide trade magazine
Manchester’s own Frank’s Place was featured in a recent issue of the MRLA Magazine, a trade magazine published by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, and distributed in print and electronically to members, legislators, educators, and key contacts in the hospitality industry. In its “We are the MRLA Feature,” the Collins family–Jim, Denise and Jimi–and […]
WCSO distributing supplies in Manchester on Tuesday
submitted by the Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center (CRC) in partnership with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper will be distributing a limited number of cleaning supplies, paper products and personal protection items to those who need them on Tuesday, June 2nd between 10am-1pm (or until supplies run out). […]
Honoring the fallen
Liam Hiller and his classmates in the Class of 2020 have heard a lot of things they “can’t” do this spring. They couldn’t go back to school for their final days. They couldn’t have a prom. They had to postpone their graduation ceremonies. There have been a lot of milestones this senior class has looked […]
Local banks help businesses with PPP program
Manchester’s two branch bank offices, both Comerica Bank and Old National Bank, were instrumental in helping numerous local businesses to access the latest round of PPP loans. “These are really nice numbers,” said Cindy Clark, Vice President Michigan Market at Manchester’s Comerica Bank branch. “It makes me proud to work for Comerica, for sure.” A […]
Upgrades slated for water treatment facilities
As part of developing the village of Manchester’s budget for 2020-21, Village Manager Jeff Wallace addressed needed updates to the village’s wastewater treatment system, along with upgrades to water service lines as mandated by the State of Michigan, at the May 4 Village Council meeting. About 100 village water customers received letters last month explaining […]
Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force releases survey information
The Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force, a group convened by the Board of Commissioners to achieve broadband equity in the entirety of the county by 2022 has released preliminary findings from their 15-township coverage survey. This survey, a 3-way partnership between the Merit Network, Michigan State University’s Quello Center and Washtenaw County, was intended to […]
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners appoints two new members to County Road Commission
submitted by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners At their meeting on Wednesday May 20, The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners appointed two (2) new members to the Washtenaw County Road Commission. The move comes after the Board passed a resolution in March to expand the Road Commission from three (3) to five (5) members. […]
Brad Bezeau & Eric McCalla selected as finalists in MCS superintendent search
Last Monday and Tuesday evenings, the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education interviewed four candidates for the position of superintendent. They selected two finalists, Eric McCalla, currently the principal of Manchester Jr/Sr High School and Brad Bezeau, currently principal of Saline Middle School. The meetings were held virtually over Zoom and open to the public. […]
