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 […]
WCRC: Road work this week
Intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships will continue through July 24th for limestone resurfacing. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.
Fireworks company finds ways to prosper, despite COVID-19 slowing its season
It’s been an unusual season for Aaron Enzer at ACE Pyrotechnics of Bridgewater Township. Instead of July being the busiest month of the year for his fireworks display business, it’s been rather quiet, primarily due to cancellations caused by COVID-19.. “We have probably done about a third the number of shows as we normally do […]
Missing the Chicken Broil? Make your own!
Mmmmm. The Third Thursday in July. The whole town smells of smoke and charcoal-broiled chicken in the steamy afternoon heat. Almost no one can wait until 4 pm when the serving line opens. The line begins forming shortly after 3 pm as neighbors start to gather and chat, with wagons to cart their white boxes […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to launch crowdfunding campaign July 13
Submitted By Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board of Directors Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café needs your help! The Public Spaces, Community Places Program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is offering a grant to Acorn for $50,000, if a match of $50,000 can be raised through a 60-day crowdfunding campaign on the Patronicity […]
Gone (safely!) fishing in the River Raisin
by Claire Pajka The River Raisin is a popular place for water recreation like canoeing and fishing, and though many fish like rock bass and smallmouth bass can be caught and enjoyed, you should take care when consuming fish from the Raisin. In 1987, the Southeast portion of the River Raisin was designated by the […]
