New venture “Aspires” to great things for kids and community
Joe Walsh has heard all kinds of interesting rumors about his new venture at the Ackerson School building, some of which may not be suitable for publication in a family newspaper. The truth, however, is simple. He’s started a non-profit, which will be known as Caife Aspire, with the purpose of expanding opportunities for students […]
School Board votes no on extending McCalla’s contract, okays alcohol at Crazy Ca$h
by Julia Forrest The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education convened Monday night in both a special and regular session to discuss and vote on proposed budget resolutions, Manchester School Board’s annual fundraiser Crazy Ca$h, and approval to borrow funds from two state resources. The special meeting began with Business Manager, Shannon Cajic, presenting budget […]
Broadband equity is within sight — task force asks you to write a letter
On March 11th, the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill was signed into law to speed up the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing recession. Of the $1.9 trillion, $130 billion of this is going to local governments including $72 million coming […]
Welcome Stephen Petty as new 5 Healthy Towns Foundation CEO
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF), whose mission is to cultivate improvements in personal and community wellness in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester and Stockbridge Michigan, is pleased to announce Stephen D. Petty as the new Chief Executive Officer of 5HF. Steve will join the Foundation in mid-July as the successor […]
IHA breaks ground for new medical center in Chelsea
On Wednesday, June 16, IHA, the area’s leading multi-specialty medical group, celebrated the start of construction on the new IHA Chelsea Medical Center at a groundbreaking ceremony. IHA has been providing exceptional care to the community for nearly 40 years. This new medical center will be designed to enrich the overall patient experience and provide […]
More road work this week
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in 3 of the 4 townships again this week. In Freedom Township: Pleasant Lake Road between Schneider Road and Steinbach Road will continue to have lane closures for resurfacing through June 30th. In Bridgewater Township: Unpaved local roads throughout Bridgewater Township will continue to have […]
KaBOOM! play equipment dedicated
Last Thursday at 6pm , the KaBOOM! play equipment located all around the Village in parks, outside of the library, and along the multi-use trail was officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony held in River Raisin Park. A grand prize drawing was held for kids in attendance. Whether it is large musical instruments to […]
Manchester native expresses himself in the arts
From the time when he first made a hard cover children’s book in fifth or sixth grade, Jeremiah Ford has found excitement and gratification in creative pursuits. “We each were given an empty children’s style book to make our stories in,” he recalls. “Mine was a combination of the popular Berenstain Bears children’s books and […]
Social District … NOT YET!!
Last Thursday, the village was full of people attending 3rd Thursday and the Gazebo Concert, and …full of people openly carrying alcoholic drinks? Village council president, Patricia Vailliencourt explained that Thursday some attendees assumed that the Social District being approved meant that it had started. It has NOT. She stated, “I have made all distributors […]
Manchester Township resolves to support wider broadband accessibility
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps All board members were present at the June 8 township board meeting. Also present were zoning administrator Carl Macomber, fire chief Bill Scully and one member of the public. Scully provided the Manchester Township Fire Department monthly report for May. There were 47 calls for service, including two fires […]
