Public opportunity to meet Superintendent applicants before decision
Tomorrow, Tuesday April 24, Manchester Community Schools’ three remaining applicants for the Superintendent position will be taken on tours of the buildings by school board members, providing opportunities for students and staff to meet and greet the applicants. Community members will have the opportunity to meet applicants during tour stops at Over the Edge, located […]
Sharon Township to vote on Broadband proposal May 8th
On May 8th, Sharon Township will be holding a vote on a Broadband Bond proposal. Sharon Township residents vote at Sharon Town Hall, located at 18010 Pleasant Lake Rd. Polls will be open 7 am to 8 pm. The ballot will ask, “Shall the Township of Sharon, County of Washtenaw, Michigan, borrow the principal sum […]
Clinton Road to close for culvert replacement
Washtenaw County Road Commission announced they will be closing Clinton Road between Hoelzer Road and Fisk Road in Bridgewater Township this Monday, April 23 for a culvert replacement. A detour will be posted. The road commission anticipates they can reopen the road by the following Monday. Questions? Contact Adam Lake at (734) 327-6697.
Sheriff’s Office warns to lock your vehicles
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is again experiencing an increase of Larcenies From Motor Vehicle in multiple areas within Washtenaw County. In order to prevent these thefts and preserve your identity, please lock your vehicles. A majority of these thefts occur when vehicles are left unlocked. Stowing away valuables out of sight and securing vehicle […]
Art show opens at Library, runs through April 27
The annual Manchester High School art exhibit reception, which this year included Middle School students, officially opened to the public on Friday evening, April 13 at the Manchester District Library. Ms. Angelina Griffin, MMS/HS art teacher who is in her 13th year at Manchester Community Schools, said that she has done one of these shows […]
County will not pursue plan to seasonally lower Iron Mill Pond
Wolff Road is a dead end road in Manchester Township running south along Iron Mill Pond. It sits at or below the water level during the wettest seasons. The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office was looking into seasonally lowering Iron Mill Pond’s water levels to help with some of these drainage issues, but after a […]
Bridgewater Township considering approving event barn
The Bridgewater Township Planning Commission is considering a special land use permit application for the Historic Blum Farm on 10383 E. Austin Road to become, if approved, the first event barn in Bridgewater Township. A public hearing was held on April 9th but will be continued at the next Planning Commission meeting on Monday, May […]
Teri Aiuto announces 2018 run for 52nd District Michigan House Seat
On Friday, March 30, 2018, Teri Aiuto announced her candidacy for State Representative in Michigan’s 52nd District at the Washtenaw County Farm Council fairgrounds. The 52nd District includes Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Manchester Village, and the townships of Salem, Northfield, Webster, Dexter, Lyndon, Sylvan, Lima, Scio, Sharon, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Bridgewater and Saline and Ward 5, Precinct […]
Three superintendent candidates selected for 2nd round interviews
Out of the eight superintendent applicants selected for interviews, three candidates were chosen for round two interviews. The three who were invited back include Scott Riley, who is currently superintendent/K12 principal of Camden-Frontier Schools in Camden, MI, a small village in Hillsdale County near the state-line; Nicholas Steinmetz, who is currently assistant superintendent at Gogebic-Ontonagon […]
Senior group honors veterans in our midst
On Thursday, the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. celebrated and honored local veterans. Starting in the morning with a veterans-inspired ecumenical bible study led by Pastor Dillon Burns of the Manchester United Methodist Church, the seniors then honored all veterans present with a free noon lunch including ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salad, and all-American apple […]
