Manchester Wellness Coalition plans for its 9th year
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Wellness Coalition The Manchester Wellness Coalition continues to partner with the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation in developing a variety of programs, classes and infrastructure, wherein funding from 5HF and other sources is used to help Manchester area residents achieve four goals: move more, eat better, connect with others in healthy […]
Have You Received Your Broadband Survey?
submitted by Lisa Moutinho, Washtenaw County Government In early February, the Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force sent Broadband Access surveys to the residents of 15 townships in the county, including Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon. If you’ve received and completed your survey, the Task Force thanks you – the information you provide will help the […]
Old National Bank named one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 9th consecutive year
submitted by Old National Bank Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB), has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Old National has been honored for nine consecutive years and is one of only two US […]
Already voted and your candidate drops out? There’s an option
(Thanks to Bridge Michigan for the information in this article) Can I change my vote if I’ve already voted absentee and change my mind or my candidate drops out? Yes, under certain conditions, you can! Send a written, signed request to your local clerk and ask them to “spoil” your ballot and send you a […]
St. Joes to begin free shuttle bus route between Manchester and Chelsea
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is introducing a free public transportation initiative in Stockbridge and Manchester through the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) service. As part of the agreement, the hospital has purchased a 12-person van with a wheel-chair lift, and will provide funding to support weekday shuttle service between Stockbridge, Manchester and Chelsea on scheduled […]
5HF handing over operation of the Manchester Wellness Center to schools
Last weekend rumors began circulating the community about the future of the Manchester Wellness Center. On Monday, a letter went out to members, stating that Manchester Community Schools (MCS) will be taking over management of the Manchester Wellness Center (MWC) from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). 5HF and MCS released a joint statement, “For eight […]
DDA-Chamber meeting produces new ideas for downtown activities
submitted by Pat Vailliencourt, Downtown Development Authority About 25 people, including business and property owners, attended a meeting last Wednesday at the Village Council chambers to discuss how to coordinate community activities in the downtown and beyond. Three people from Stockbridge also attended the meeting to observe the brainstorming session, as that community is also […]
Worth Repeating nearly ready to open March 4
A “soft opening” is planned for the new Worth Repeating store, 110 E. Main Street, on Wednesday, March 4. Planned hours for the charity resale shop will be 11-5 Wednesday through Saturday. “Our Grand Opening will be in April, on a Saturday to be announced later,” said lead organizer Pat Sahakian. “It will be a […]
March brings new youth services librarian, student art show, and more
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is delighted to welcome a new staff member this month. Stacia Serafin will come on board as the new MDL Youth Services Librarian on March 1st. Stacia received her undergraduate degree from Siena Heights University and will complete her master’s degree in Science and […]
Bringing world music to downtown Manchester
A kanun (middle-Eastern harp) is more than an instrument–it is a piece of history. And Ara Topouzian is trying to keep that history alive. Through a combination of storytelling and sharing the beautiful and haunting music of middle-Eastern Armenians (part of what is now Turkey), Ara and his band mates–Jerry Gerjekian on drums and Tom […]
