What’s in the River?
by Claire Pajka (This is part one of a three-part article series on pollution in the River Raisin.) Once a productive waterway full of sturgeon, the River Raisin took a miserable turn with decades of neglect and unregulated industrial and agricultural practices, to the point where a few miles of the Raisin claimed a spot […]
Manchester Township sets virtual meeting, 8/11
Amid the corona virus crisis, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-15 allowing local governments to hold meetings through remote access technology. The Township of Manchester regular meeting will be Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm via telephone conference calling. To attend Manchester Township Board Meeting, the public may call 313- 209-3070 […]
2020 State Primary Election results
The Manchester area voted in the state primary today on county proposals, county positions including sheriff, a circuit court judge, a Republican candidate for State legislature, and a Republican candidate for county commissioner. Freedom township voted on a road millage and Sharon Township voted on a supervisor. While it was unclear going into the election, […]
Cisco -- Home and safe at last
Thanks to the many neighbors, friends, and complete strangers who took an interest and continued to help search for Cisco, the Earhart family's lost dog, he is home with his family and readjusting to his "new" life. "We couldn't have done this without the help and generosity of so many folks in the surrounding areas," […]
Planting with a purpose: An interview with Vince Ste. Marie
by Claire Pajka As I browsed the Water Resources Washtenaw County website for farms and resources where the public can buy native plants, I stumbled across a native nursery right here in the Manchester area. I interviewed Vince Ste. Marie, owner of Windy Rock Farm and Plants with Purpose over email here: “When was Windy […]
Acorn Farmers Market: A market for local meat
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Meghan Berry, the Acorn Market Manager. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting the new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive […]
Wireless hotspots available at Manchester District Library
submitted by Kathleen Dimond, Director, Manchester District Library We are currently piloting a program to check out mobile internet devices at Manchester District Library. Any Manchester District Library card holder can check out a hotspot for up to seven days if: They are aged 18 or older. Have no restrictions on their library account. Have a […]
Good native gardening
by Claire Pajka If you’re searching for a beautiful way to support pollinators like bees and butterflies, look no further than planting some native Michigan plants. By planting native flora throughout your yard or garden, you are also building crucial habitats that native wildlife relies on. Furthermore, because native plants are already well adapted to […]
Highly anticipated River Raisin Distillery opens
It's been 61 months since Joe and Krista Jarvis purchased the old Koebbe Welding building on West Main Street. But who's counting? They have spent most of the past five years doing most of the work of cleaning, creating, and crafting that old, drafty, dusty building into their vision, then cleaning some more, and simultaneously […]
County wide 4-H project fills CRC's freezers
The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) was the recipient of some very special gifts last week, thanks to the efforts of an annual 4-H community service project. "During a normal year, some of our poultry kids raise chickens and/or turkeys as a community service project," explained Christie Warren, parent to two 4-H'ers, Rhea and Ethan, […]
