Federal broadband funding for significant portion of the county’s rural areas
submitted by Washtenaw County’s Broadband Task Force At its meeting Friday morning, Washtenaw County’s Broadband Task Force, a group convened by the County Board of Commissioners to achieve countywide broadband equity by 2022, shared the news of major federal broadband funding for rural Washtenaw County. Chair of the Task Force and Sharon Township resident Barb […]
Shared use trail improvements being installed
submitted by Ray Berg Users of the Manchester Shared Use Trail will notice some new amenities and other improvements being completed this month along the length of the trail. The Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) received grant funding from Destination Ann Arbor through the Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP), to install trail equipment and make […]
Washtenaw County Health Department starts COVID-19 vaccination
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Washtenaw County Health Department has started vaccinating staff. Health Department staff who will be giving vaccinations to others and staffing upcoming vaccine clinics received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today. They are the first to be vaccinated. “I’m so excited to be vaccinated, and I don’t have […]
WCSO: November 2020 police activity report in the village of Manchester
During the month of November, there were 98 calls for service. During this time, 30 traffic stops were made, resulting in four citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: November 3: a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard St. for a report of a Malicious Damage of Property report. […]
Over the Edge to offer outdoor seating areas this week
A late addition to the agenda for last Monday’s Village Council agenda included a request from Over the Edge Sports Bar for temporary outdoor seating in “pods” on the sidewalk adjacent to the restaurant and Ollie’s pizzeria. A $9,000 winterization grant from the Small Business Association (SBA) to the State of Michigan, to be disbursed […]
Chamber of Commerce Santa mailbox relocates downtown
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce’s traditional Santa Mailbox can be found in a new location this year! Look for it in front of River Raisin Mercantile & Antiques, 138 E. Main Street. All letters received by this coming Sunday, December 20, will be personally answered by Santa, with delivery hoped for before Christmas. To […]
Freedom Township looks ahead under new leadership
Last Tuesday night, newly-elected Freedom Township Supervisor Larry Lindemann took his seat as he replaced long-time supervisor Dale Weidmayer. At its November meeting, the board had thanked Weidmayer for his 44 years of service and dedication to Freedom Township, after serving 33 years as a trustee and the past 13 as supervisor. Weidmayer was appointed […]
Women’s giving circle is seeking Manchester members and charities
submitted by April Gasbarre, 100 Women Who Care-Chelsea Area 100 Women Who Care-Chelsea Area is seeking members interested in supporting charitable efforts in Manchester, Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Stockbridge and adjacent townships. With the minimal time commitment of only three hours a year, members can make a major impact in their community by participating in […]
Manchester Township begins new terms for supervisor, treasurer, and trustee
Submitted by Sybil Kolon The December 9 township board meeting was held by phone due to restrictions during the pandemic. All board members other than supervisor Ron Milkey were present, including the new treasurer, Kim Thompson and new trustee, Krista Jarvis. Fire chief Bill Scully was also present. It was not apparent if other members […]
Small businesses encouraged to apply for relief grants on TUESDAY
Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, grant funds totaling $10 million will be made available to Michigan small businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus and particularly impacted by the current shutdown authorized by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). These grants are designed to aid in job retention for small […]
