Library extends curbside hours on weekdays
submitted by the Manchester District Library Beginning Monday, March 8, library curbside service hours will extend one hour later on weekdays. New regular hours will be Monday-Friday 11 am-6 pm; Saturday hours remain 10 am-2 pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the MDL building remains closed to the public; however, most services — including hold pickups, personalized selections, […]
WCRC: Seasonal Weight Restrictions going into effect
Seasonal Weight Restrictions will go into effect on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6 a.m.A subsequent advisory will be issued when the Seasonal Weight Restrictions are suspended. Most of the roadways in Washtenaw County are seasonally restricted. For more information about which roads are impacted, refer to the current WCRC Truck Operator’s Map. For a statewide listing […]
Power hits a hiccup; Acorn opening delayed again
"This is not anything we would have wanted to have happen later on," said Kenny Frost, store manager of Acorn Farmers' Market & Café, of the store's most recent unfortunate setback, "so it actually may be a blessing in disguise." As ongoing construction and upgrades are happening at the new Manchester Market site, at 455 […]
Paul Whelan case gets renewed attention under new administration
Hopeful news about Paul Whelan, the Novi resident who has been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than two years, has come out in the past few weeks since the inauguration of President Joe Biden. His family, including his parents, Rosemary and Edward Whelan of Manchester, are watching closely to see how events transpire under […]
Still not enough vaccines for teachers in Washtenaw; should in-person teachers get priority?
Last Thursday, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association issued a statement calling for additional vaccine supplies for educators in Washtenaw County. This was prompted by the results of the Michigan Education Association COVID-19 Vaccine Survey released Feb. 9, 2021. The report that of all the counties in the state, Washtenaw has the lowest percentage of K-12 educators […]
Manchester has first week with no new COVID-19 cases since October
The Manchester area (zip code 48158) had its first week since mid-October with no new reported cases of COVID-19. The Washtenaw County Health Department confirmed that our last positive cases were reported on February 9th, 2021. Washtenaw as a county, experienced a first wave early last spring when COVID-19 first reached Michigan. Manchester didn’t experience […]
Just in time! Library offers snowshoes for checkout
Submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Courtesy of The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, Manchester District Library recently added snowshoes to its Special Checkouts collection. Library patrons can borrow snowshoes — available in both adult and youth sizes ― for one (1) week at no charge. Snowshoes are available for checkout from the MDL on a first-come, first […]
Newly elected Ryan Novess chosen as president of MCS Board of Education
The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education held its organizational meeting on January 25 and of the four officers elected, three offices were filled by newly elected members, including the school board presidency by Ryan Novess. . Alternating every two years, three or four of the seven school board seats are up for election. This […]
Reflections on Ghana ... The Journey: The Instruments
Submitted by Jim Horton, Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization Board of Directors "I love the sound and energy of the Pan African Youth Orchestra. I marvel at the job Kweku Kwakye has done with such a vibrant orchestra. I am appreciative of the connection that Mark and Carol Palms have done to bring their attention […]
Local author Jennifer Carson releases new picture book, Dragons Don't Dance Ballet
Local author Jennifer Carson has a new picture book out called Dragons Don't Dance Ballet. Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet, aimed at readers aged 4 - 8 (and those young at heart) tells the charming tale of Esmeralda, a dragon who works the spotlight at the Metropolitan Ballet, even though what she really wants to do […]
