Whitmer press conference establishes Stay In Place order
At 11 am on Monday morning, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a special press conference at which she instituted an Executive Order requiring all non-essential businesses and services to cease, and urging all Michigan residents to stay at home, stay in place, beginning at midnight Monday night, and continuing for three weeks, until April 13. "Stay […]
It's all about the food
When school was cancelled as of the end of the day on March 13, Manchester Community Schools' Food Service Staff had no time to rest on their laurels. They still had kids to feed. "Our motto in Food Services is, 'It's all about the food'," explained Lisa Garrison. "That's what we are here for ... […]
Lack of broadband in Manchester holds consequences for students across the county
As schools have shut down due to COVID-19 in Washtenaw County, no schools in the Washtenaw Intermediate School District are currently offering online classes. Districts can’t require coursework unless all of their students can access that coursework, and so when portions of a district lack broadband internet access, internet-based schooling can’t happen. Manchester’s high percentage […]
Dutch Drive resurfacing still planned for this summer
With a summer project "still a goal" for repairs and resurfacing of Dutch Drive, the Village Council acted in an abbreviated session on Monday night to authorize the Village Manager and Village President to sign and approve an MDOT contract to begin the bid process. Wallace explained to Council that with bids are officially due […]
Klager & Riverside launch a Million Minute Reading Challenge
submitted by Julie Charney, principal of Riverside Intermediate and Klager Elementary Schools During the COVID-19 shutdown, teachers are striving to stay engaged with their students and to help students engage in enrichment activities. Luther C. Klager and Riverside Intermediate Schools have launched a Million Minute Reading Challenge to help students engage in at least […]
Donate protective medical gear to local hospitals
Both University of Michigan’s hospitals and Saint Joseph Mercy are asking for donations of new and unused medical supplies that residents and businesses may have in order to supplement dwindling supplies as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Washtenaw County. U of M is asking for: Disposable face masks N95 masks, sometimes called respirators Eye […]
WCSO report: February 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of February 2020 there were 129 calls for service (including traffic stops). Deputies conducted 58 traffic stops during this time, with 46 citations issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: February 9: Deputies were sent to the area of South Macomb and Territorial Road for a disorderly complaint. The […]
Manchester/Chelsea WAVE shuttle bus stops and schedule announced
Update: March 17, 2020: At a special meeting convened on March 14, WAVE Board of Directors voted to suspend all transit programs through April 5. As we continue to monitor the evolving situation around COVID-19, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and WAVE have decided to also suspend the launch of its transportation initiative in Stockbridge and […]
Spring/Summer Farmers Market to be held at Acorn, not ChiBro Park, 3 days a week
submitted by Ruth Van Bogelen Manchester residents will be able to continue to enjoy a farmers market three days per week this spring and summer. The market will continue to be at 327 W. Main St – the site of Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café later this year. The days and hours will continue to […]
Laid-off or hours cut back due to COVID-19? The CRC is ready to help!
Many Manchester area residents will feel the economic impact of the closures and lack of business due to social isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, if they are not already. This may mean loss of a regular paycheck or even total loss of employment. The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) will help everyone in need of […]
