Manchester area candidates & proposals included in Washtenaw voters’ guide
submitted by Lynne Kochmanski, Vice President League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area The League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area, which serves all of Washtenaw County, is urging voters to prepare for the upcoming November 3 General Election, by visiting VOTE411.org, and also by taking advantage of the local printed […]
Help youth stay tobacco and nicotine free in the new school year
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department Vaping use continues to rise among youth. Washtenaw County Health Department encourages parents, health care providers, and community members to talk honestly about the ill effects of nicotine and remind them that e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative. Scientists are still learning about COVID-19 and nicotine use, but […]
Annual “Buddy Walk” goes virtual for 2020
Although the annual Down syndrome Buddy Walk, sponsored by the Down Syndrome Support Team (DSST), is usually held with great fanfare and hundreds of participants gathering in Ann Arbor’s Gallup Park, this year, like so many others, it saw a scaled-down “virtual” version of the fund-raising event. About 30 Manchester families, supporters, and several dogs, […]
An affordable luxury, close to home
Kellie Stockwell Whitt grew up working in the restaurant and food business. And she loved it, even as the hard work took a toll on her health over the years. But now, she has found something that she “loves, loves, loves” even more — and that’s helping others find their true inner (and outer) beauty […]
Manchester Community Schools discusses COVID-19 learning plan and reopening of Wellness Center
by Claire Pajka The brief Manchester Community Schools Board meeting was held over Google Meets on at 6 pm September 21, with all members of the board present except Rebecca Harvey. During the meeting, the Board approved the Klager, Riverside, and Junior/Senior High handbooks with updated safety precautions, as well as the updated building use […]
Senator Lana Theis speaks to area residents at Sharon Township Hall
submitted by Carol Westfall Senator Lana Theis (R-22) held an in-person coffee hour (complete with masks and social distancing) on September 25 at the Sharon Township Hall. Several local residents and Sharon Township officials attended the meeting, which included a good give and take between Theis and the audience. It quickly became clear that one […]
Worth Repeating is making a difference in the community
submitted by JoAnn Okey Worth Repeating was organized earlier this year, with the goal of adding support to our community. And the response of volunteers and donors has been amazing. Getting our store set up and going, stopping for the stay at home order, and restarting or storefront has been an exercise in patience and […]
On a mission to help the schools
submitted by Kathy O’Mara Sharon United Methodist Church, Emanuel Church of Christ, and Amcor joined efforts to provide school supplies to Klager and Riverside Schools. Retired Manchester teachers Mary Lowery and Kathy O’Mara headed up the mission for their respective churches as a way to give back to the community. Carol LaRock, a member at […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café is officially “growing”
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board Yay! You did it! The “Grow Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café” campaign was a HUGE success. We were able to raise $55,880 and MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) matched $50,000, bringing our grand total of our fundraiser to $105,880! A huge thank you to the […]
Some sweet surprises in store on Main Street
Sheila Vish was supposed to be named “Leilani” to honor her mother’s Hawaiian heritage. But “Sheila” by Tommy Roe was a popular song at the time, and her dad’s wishes prevailed. Now, she gets to be both Sheila and Leilani. Her venture into becoming Sweet Leilani’s started in 2013 when she started baking, like many […]
