WCSO Report for City of Manchester, September 2025
Compiled by Lt. John Cratsenberg, WCSO WCSO Patrol Operations responded to calls for service, conducted traffic enforcement, and completed criminal investigations in support of our community’s quality of life. During September 2025, there were 122 calls for service in the City of Manchester. Calls for service have decreased 4.1%. Of the 122 calls for service, […]
‘Tis the season for getting your COVID-19 and flu vaccines
submitted by Beth Ann Hamilton, Washtenaw County Health Department We are entering the time of year where more people get sick from COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Vaccines can prevent serious illness during respiratory illness season, especially for those who are at higher risk. “Vaccines are our best tool for preventing serious illnesses and hospitalizations in […]
Watkins Lake State Park home to a rediscovered piece of the Great Depression
by Sara Swanson You probably know that Manchester Township along with neighboring Norvell Township is home to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, Michigan’s 103rd state park as well as the first state park in Michigan to be jointly managed with a county recreation agency. What you might not know is that the park […]
Seniors settling in to the new Manchester Senior Center!
by Sara Swanson Last week, Patricia Vailliencourt, on behalf of the Manchester Senior Citizens Council, was excited to announce that the Manchester Senior Center is now open Monday, 9am to 9pm, and Tuesday through Thursday, 9am to 4pm. They are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Vailliencourt stated, “We love to have drop-ins just to […]
Beth Heuser honored for Pleasant Lake advocacy
submitted by Carol Westfall At its annual Pleasant Lake Property Owners’ Association (PLPOA) meeting in Freedom Township on October 12, 2025, PLPOA President Beth Heuser was recognized for her 25 years of Pleasant Lake advocacy. The approximately 40 attendees gave her a standing ovation, understanding that Beth’s volunteer efforts and leadership throughout these years have […]
Legacy Land Conservancy appeals rescindment of funding
by Sara Swanson We reported in June that the federal government rescinded Legacy Land Conservancy's $24.6 million Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) award–funds that Legacy and their partners would have used to protect more than 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan. On Sept. 22, several Legacy staff and one of their attorneys […]
5HF asking residents to take short survey
by Sara Swanson The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation is conducting a survey that they and their partners will use for goal setting, strategic planning, and determining how funding is used in our community and region. If you live in the 5 Healthy Towns region made up of the school districts of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, […]
Perfect evening for Witches Night Out!
by Sara Swanson The weather was perfect Saturday evening for the fifth Witches Night Out. Merrill Guerra, one of the organizers, stated, “Potions were a fun success with quest seekers answering fun questions or doing dances to get a potion. Lots of folks were downtown … the Mill was full of people dancing and drinking […]
WCSO: Beware of email and phone scams
submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has been alerted to increased activity in our region involving phone and email scams. Scammers have been contacting people and telling them they have a warrant or that their loved one is in jail and instructing them to make a payment to remove […]
Witches Night Out Activities and Shuttle schedules announced
by Sara Swanson In September, Witches Night Out organizers announced that new this year, Downtown Manchester’s 5th Annual Witches Night Out on Saturday, October 11, from 6pm to 9:30pm, will feature a free WAVE shuttle. Last week they finalized the route. The shuttle, sponsored by Manchester Mill on the Water, will allow attendees to avoid […]
