Four school board seats up for election on November ballot
Every two years, the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education holds an election for its 7-member board. This year, four seats are up for election--those belonging to Tom Mann, Chris Fegan, Jeremy Koch, and Karen Rothfuss. And at least two of those board members are not running for reelection. Contacted via email, Jeremy Koch stated […]
"Pandemic Prom" planned for juniors and seniors June 26
Update 6-22-20: Organizers are still in need of donations! See info on donating below. Although this is not a school sponsored function, all the school faculty and staff to attend. One of the traditional events near the end of each school year is the junior/senior prom. With the COVID-19 crisis this year, that special time […]
Manchester Township discusses fire department, Township Hall repairs and more
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The June 9 township board meeting was held by telephone conference call. All board members participated, as well as fire chief Bill Scully. Three members of the public were also on the line. Invoices for $40,712 were approved for the building repair due to the crash last month. Repairs are […]
Freedom Township discusses hotspots, COVID-19 precautions for upcoming elections
By Claire Pajka The Freedom Township Board meeting was held in person on June 9 with all five board members, planning commissioner Larry Lindemann, and two members of the public in attendance. Treasurer Rudy Layher reported that May’s total ending balance is $686,143.34. Supervisor Dale Weidmayer stated that at 6 p.m. on June 17, Freedom […]
Manchester District Library curbside pick up procedure
The Manchester District Library has announced its curbside pick-up procedure. Starting today, Monday June 15th, library cardholders will be able to reserve up to five books online at manchesterlibrary.info, by telephone by calling 428-8045, or by emailing manchesterlibraryrequest@gmail.com. You will then be notified by email or phone when your order is ready for pick-up. To […]
Wellness Coalition resuming planning for 9th year, calls for ideas that need funding
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Wellness Coalition The Manchester Wellness Coalition has restarted planning for its Year 9 Health and Wellness Plan, after the 3-month delay due to the Stay at Home Order. We continue to partner with the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation in developing a variety of programs, classes and infrastructure, wherein funding from […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea named second best hospital in Michigan by Newsweek
submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea was named the second-best hospital in the state of Michigan according to Newsweek’s 2020 World’s Best Hospitals list, and the 58th-best hospital in the United States. Hospitals are rated based on high-quality patient care, commitment to patient safety, clinical resources, family centeredness, and other […]
WCSO report: May 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of May, WCSO deputies responded to 67 calls for service (including traffic stops). Toward the end of the month, deputies began conducting more traffic enforcement; during this time a total of 11 traffic stops were made with four citations issued. Noteworthy events in the Manchester collaboration during the last month include: On […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This week in Manchester Township, there will be intermittent lane closures for gravel resurfacing on Wellwood Rd between Watkins and Sharon Hollow Roads through June 21st. In Sharon and Freedom Township, Pleasant Lake Rd between M-52 and Schneider Rd will experience daytime road closures on the 17th and 18th for preventative maintenance chip-sealing.
What is the risk if a dam fails in Manchester?
On May 19th, the whole country watched on national news as the Edenville Dam outside of Midland failed, and caused the failure of the Sanford Dam, the evacuation of 10,000 residents, extensive flooding throughout eastern Midland and low-lying parts of its downtown district, and severe damage of most of the Village of Sanford. It also […]
