Leaf pickup ongoing along village streets
The Village of Manchester Department of Public Works (DPW) is doing leaf pickup on village streets throughout November. Leaves must be raked to the curb or roadside; not in the street, and leaf piles should not contain any sticks or brush, which could damage equipment or even injure workers. Watering the pile will help keep […]
Salutatorian Scholarship in need of permanent sponsor
For many years the Manchester Civic Club, which disbanded last year, sponsored a $500 scholarship for the Manchester High School Salutatorian. Another local organization generously donated the funds for the Class of 2019, but this scholarship needs a new permanent sponsor. If your organization would like to sponsor this scholarship, please contact High School counselor […]
Do you know someone who needs a coat?
Last December, Manchester resident Kim Blumenstein had the idea to start David’s Coat Room. The organization collects and gives out gently-used coats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and boots to children and adults who need them. Since then, they have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community. Now they need help getting the word out to […]
DD donates last day of the season sales to CRC
The DD has closed for the season, and like last year (when they were still a Dairy Queen) owners Jeff and Crystal Fahey donated all of the profits from their last day of sales to the Community Resource Center. This year they raised $850. Laura Seyfried, director of the Community Resource Center, thanked the DD […]
WCRC road work this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission will be working in our area this week in Bridgewater and Manchester Townships. In Bridgewater they will continue limestone resurfacing on Braun Rd between Clinton and McCollum Roads, with daytime road closures estimated through 11/22. Drivers will experience intermittent lane closures for drain improvements and forestry from 11/11 to 11/20 in […]
WCSO: Distracted Driving is More than Texting
From the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office: The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office urges all motorists to be vigilant while driving. Distracted driving does not solely pertain to texting. Distracted driving examples can be texting and searching for items within a moving vehicle. And let’s not forget, our pets can be distractions too! Please make sure your […]
Emanuel church bell replaced in steeple
Who knew that bells had names? Well, they do. They’re engraved on the front of the bell, along with the manufacturer’s name and the date they were cast. Emanuel United Church of Christ on West Main Street, actually has two bells–one of which is named “Concordia” and its smaller companion, “Virginia.” Concordia, originally installed in […]
Commercial open house a success
After months of speculation about how the community could work to fill several empty downtown buildings, Manchester is making its move in a big way. A sense of excitement and optimism was evident at the Two Black Sheep restaurant on Friday morning, and it continued throughout the day as several local realtors and building owners […]
Winter Farmers Market opens!
Manchester’s Winter Farmers Market opened at 3 pm on Friday and very quickly was packed with residents excited to shop for fresh food indoors once again. The Winter Farmers Market is set up in the building that will eventually house Acorn Farmers Market and Cafe at 327 West Main Street, and is open Thursdays and […]
A Sunday afternoon destination: MAHS museum and gift shop
While summer weekends are often reserved for fun outdoor activities, a Sunday afternoon in the fall and winter can seem long and dreary. That might be a good time to visit the Manchester area Historical Society Museum and gift shop on Main Street. Or, the blacksmith shop just a few doors down. The well-curated collection […]
