State bill causes local concerns regarding gravel mining operations
A growing number of residents in western Washtenaw County are concerned about upcoming state legislation that affects how gravel mining operations could continue and grow despite local communities’ dissent. Michigan Senate Bill 431 has aroused fears that gravel mining companies can begin operations without townships being able to negotiate permits or provide oversight of existing […]
Riverfolk receives $10,000 grant to address community needs
As part of a $1.5 million total grant focused on supporting midwestern arts and culture organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic, Arts Midwest and The Resilience Fund has granted Riverfolk Music and Arts $10,000 to address some of the most pressing needs and opportunities that exist for the arts and culture in under-resourced rural areas. The […]
Help dealing with depression over the holidays
Sadness and depression during the holidays is common but with COVID-19 causing disruption to holiday plans and the ability to gather with loved ones, depression may effect those who don’t normally experience it, and it may be worse for those who do. We reached out to multiple organizations in the area in order to create […]
MCS K-8th grade students to return to in-person learning on Thursday
Update 12-7-20: The State of Michigan has extended the virtual learning requirement for 9th – 12th grade students through December 20th so those grades will not be returning to in-person learning later this week. This possibility was anticipated by the district and addressed in the article below. When Manchester Community Schools took an in-person learning […]
Christmas Lighting contest winners announced
The weather outside (not to mention the coronavirus) may be frightful but the lights are so delightful! The Christmas in the Village committee has announced the winners of this year’s Holiday Lighting Contest: First place, winning a $100 prize, is the Zielinski family at 600 Parr Street, with 57 votes. The family decided to donate […]
Men’s Club Christmas trees SOLD OUT!
At closing time on Sunday night, their eighth day of business, the Manchester Men’s Club had only three trees left on the lot. They decided to open up one more time, on Monday from 5-8 pm. And then they got a call from Emanuel Church, who needed trees for their nativity. “We decided to donate […]
Full service grocery store returning to Manchester market space
“We’re moving along,” said Ken Heers, part owner of The Manchester Market building on West Main Street, as they prepare for opening in early 2021. Since announcing along with his partner, Justin Dalenberg, in early August that they would be locating a butcher shop and bakery for the Doll n’ Burger chain (currently with locations […]
Freedom Township residents looking for more safety assurances
Despite an October 17 virtual discussion of the safety issues at the Consumers Energy Compressor Station in Freedom Township, that highlighted the excellent safety record at the plant, many Freedom residents remain concerned that there are a number of different issues that affect their families’ safety, that aren’t being adequately addressed. The virtual event hosted […]
Worth Repeating continues to give back
Did you know that Worth Repeating gives grants to local organizations? They do! Board member Pat Sahakian said that the shop, following the model of the old “Worth Repeating” that was located in the Mill, was founded for the express purpose of giving back to the community via “charitable organizations that are doing things that […]
Toys for Tots collection begins
Because of COVID-19, this year’s Christmas is definitely going to be different from previous years. But you can help make a child’s Christmas special, right here in Manchester. The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are running their annual Toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. Buy a toy and donate it […]
