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 Marsha Chartrand

SRSLY? Check In With Us

The Manchester Junior/Senior High School “SRSLY? Check in with Us” program meets on the first Thursday of each month. Did you know? According to the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY 2018), 95 percent of Manchester High School Students have not abused prescription drugs in the past 30 days; and 94 percent of Manchester Middle […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Washtenaw County

As of March 7, 2020 at 7:15 pm: To date, no cases have been confirmed in Michigan or in Washtenaw County. The criteria for testing have expanded, and testing can now be completed at the state level. Possible cases are being reviewed for testing. Testing is currently only available at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services […]

 Marsha Chartrand

It Is POSSIBLE Opioid Awareness Campaign Launched by Washtenaw County Health Department 

Washtenaw County Health Department’s recently launched It is POSSIBLE campaign tells stories of recovery and provides information on ways to prevent death and overdose from opioid use. The campaign aims to spark hope that both survival and recovery are possible. It is POSSIBLE shares stories of recovery to show that not only is recovery possible, but it […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Village’s Ford Dam still in “fair” condition, says EGLE

The “Ford Manchester Dam” located on the River Raisin at the site of the village hall, 912 City Road, has been rated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) as in “fair condition overall,” according to a report from the Hydrologic Studies and Dam Safety Unit of EGLE. The most recent […]

 Sara Swanson

1,000 acres of Washtenaw farmland preserved

The Legacy Land Conservancy announced last week that as a result of two Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) initiatives, the Huron River Initiative and the Ann Arbor Greenbelt: Saving Michigan Farms RCPP Project, $5.6 million over five years has been invested in preserving Washtenaw County farmland. The Ann Arbor Greenbelt Program announced, “Today, the RCPP […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Cooperative Preschool announces open enrollment for 2020-2021

submitted by Kristie Taylor, Manchester Cooperative Preschool The Manchester Cooperative Preschool is excited to announce that Open Enrollment for the 2020 – 2021 school year has begun! We offer preschool for children who are 3, 4 and 5 years old on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. We use a play-based curriculum so your child gets to […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Wellness Coalition plans for its 9th year

submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Wellness Coalition The Manchester Wellness Coalition continues to partner with the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation in developing a variety of programs, classes and infrastructure, wherein funding from 5HF and other sources is used to help Manchester area residents achieve four goals: move more, eat better, connect with others in healthy […]

 Sara Swanson

Have You Received Your Broadband Survey?

submitted by Lisa Moutinho, Washtenaw County Government In early February, the Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force sent Broadband Access surveys to the residents of 15 townships in the county, including Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon. If you’ve received and completed your survey, the Task Force thanks you – the information you provide will help the […]

 Sara Swanson

Old National Bank named one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 9th consecutive year

submitted by Old National Bank Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB), has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Old National has been honored for nine consecutive years and is one of only two US […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Already voted and your candidate drops out? There’s an option

(Thanks to Bridge Michigan for the information in this article) Can I change my vote if I’ve already voted absentee and change my mind or my candidate drops out? Yes, under certain conditions, you can! Send a written, signed request to your local clerk and ask them to “spoil” your ballot and send you a […]