WCSO statement on mask wearing enforcement
from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement partners are asking residents to do their part in helping slow the spread of the Coronavirus by following the executive order recently announced by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On Monday, Executive Order 2020-147 went into effect, requiring you to wear a […]
Freedom Township discusses airbnb, upcoming election, and more
by Claire Pajka The most recent Freedom Township board meeting was held in the parking lot outside of the township hall on July 14th, with all board members and eight members of the public in attendance. Rudy Layher gave the treasurer’s report and stated that the ending balance for June was $680,292.95. During the public […]
Time to nominate farmers for Conservation District 2020 Awards
The Washtenaw County Conservation District is seeking nominations for the 2020 conservation awards. They are looking for nominations for conservation farmer of the year, tree conservationist of the year and small or beginning conservationist farmer of the year. The descriptions are as follows: Conservation Farmer of the Year Award: Candidates demonstrate leadership in and commitment to conservation practices […]
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 […]
