WCCD inviting schools & community organizations to apply for grant
The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) has announced the application is open for their School and Community Habitat Grant. This grant is designed to assist schools and community organizations with accessing plants and establishing wildlife habitat. Restoring wildlife habitat creates natural ecosystems providing benefits to residents (human or otherwise) including greater biodiversity, air and water […]
WCSO: March 2021 report of police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of March 2021 there were 133 calls for service; 69 traffic stops were made, resulting in five citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during March include: On March 7, a collaboration deputy was dispatched to the 500 block of Granger Street for a malicious destruction of property report. The complainant reported that […]
Local conservation groups collaborate with bike shop to inform the community
Maybe you’ve noticed a table not far from the window in the newly-opened Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe at 108 E. Main Street. The bike shop owners, Christina Mersereau and Mike Vedejs, are letting the Grand-Raisin Conservation Community have a table and use of the wall to display literature and posters from its many partners. “There […]
COVID cases surging in Manchester, MCS to remain in-person
In mid-February, Manchester (zip code 48158) had its first week since fall without a new case of COVID-19. The wave of cases that had filled hospitals across the state and killed thousands had seemingly come to end and Michigan had one of the lowest case rates in the country. Less than two months later, things […]
Side Door Kitchen brings a Cajun vibe to Napoleon
A few years back, Manchester’s Chef Chris Sirvinskis decided to close the doors of his popular “Boogie Woogie BBQ” restaurant that he’d owned for 12 years in Pinckney, thinking that he “might want to retire and try a few other things.” “I philandered around,” he says, “and focused on my music again. But I just […]
Fire Department issuing burning permits again
>The Manchester Township Fire Department is again issuing burning permits for our area after halting for a time in March after a rash of grass and field fires combined with very dry conditions. A permit must be obtained for all outdoor fires, except camp fires, cooking fires, and burning barrels. Fire chief Bill Scully asks […]
Volunteering at Acorn is rewarding, fun, and … needed!
April 18-25 is National Volunteer Week and it’s rather serendipitous as that’s just about the time that Acorn Farmers Market & Café will be eagerly seeking new volunteers to help out in their new store, set to open in early May. Laura Billetdeaux, board member and volunteer coordinator for Acorn, says, “In the new store, […]
Alumni Banquet plans still awaiting confirmation
submitted by the Manchester High School Alumni Association Board of Directors It is unclear at this time if we will be able to hold the annual MHS Alumni Banquet scheduled for June 19, 2021. We continue to monitor the pandemic situation and of course must follow the guidelines of the local health officials that are […]
Community Wellness Foundation, 5 Healthy Towns, launches national search for new leadership
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Last Tuesday, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced a national search for its next Chief Executive Officer to succeed retiring CEO, Amy Heydlauff. “If you believe in the idea of prevention, this is a perfect position.” said Ruth VanBogelen, Chair of the search committee. 5HF is a community-wellness foundation […]
Federal investigation into cyber crime continues
On Thursday morning, March 25, Manchester awoke to a social media feed full of speculation about armed law enforcement officers in Carr Park at the edge of the village, and additional vehicles and personnel further west in Manchester Township on Herman Road. According to Township Supervisor Ron Milkey, Manchester Township was notified later that morning, […]
