WCSO report: June 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of June, there were 94 calls for service. During this time, a total of 13 traffic stops were made with one citation issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: June 5 - A citizen reported while parked at a business in the 500 block of W. Main St. an […]
WCRC: Road work on Ely continues
Intermittent lane closures on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships will continue through this week for limestone resurfacing. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.
Fair postpones until 2021
And another one bites the dust. As event after event has been canceled this spring and summer due to the COVID19/Coronavirus pandemic, the Manchester Community Fair Board has remained constant in its intention to continue planning the 2020 fair. But at its monthly meeting on July 13, the inevitable decision was announced: "It is with […]
Historical Society calendars now available
Since 1984, the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) has published an annual calendar, celebrating the history of the Manchester community in a variety of ways. Some included original drawings by local artists; some years have had more written historical content than others; more recently the format has used a combination of photographs and shorter stories […]
Project Play SportPort Kits coming to Manchester!
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Free play (kids playing without adult organization) is an old-fashioned idea that is making a comeback. 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) has partnered with Ralph Wilson Foundation (RWF), Project Play, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), Chelsea and Manchester District Libraries, and Manchester Community Schools to bring Project […]
Cisco: A dog brings people together in conflicted times
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, you find people arguing. Who's the best political candidate; who's got the truth about the pandemic; should you or shouldn't you wear a mask; how much is too much to pay for organic free-range eggs? And that's just in Manchester. But lately, in Manchester, there's been a […]
County Health Department identifies multiple Saline COVID-19 cases and exposures
From the Washtenaw County Health Department: A large holiday weekend party in Saline area is linked to over 40 cases and more than 65 exposures to COVID-19, including area businesses, restaurants, a retirement community, and areas outside of Washtenaw County. The Washtenaw County Health Department on Monday confirmed an increase in local COVID-19 cases. The […]
Fairy garden walking tours begin!
A walking tour featuring a dozen local Fairy Gardens has shaped up nicely with each garden about a five-minute walk apart, according to organizers. Each of these unique and special gardens were created with love by the participants and can be found all through the village. The Manchester Fairy Garden Tour, sponsored by Acorn Farmers' […]
Manchester District Library to offer in-person service by appointment
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, July 20, 2020, Manchester District Library will begin offering in-person service by appointment. With a 30-minute appointment, library visitors can browse the collection and check out material, or make use of the library’s copier, fax machine, or computer. With the goal of providing the safest possible […]
Virtual fairy festival was fun for all
What a fun, fairy-filled week the Virtual Fairy Festival was!" says Laura Wohlgemuth, who has headed up the Manchester Farmers Market and its weekly events for the past couple of years. "We really miss seeing everyone at The Manchester Farmers Market and the camaraderie of the weekly events. "We truly have the BEST customers and […]
