Residents complain of noise as pipeline work continues
Over the past few months, a number of residents adjacent to the Rover Pipeline as it goes under the River Raisin just east of Manchester, have noticed a constant drone or hum from drilling underneath the river and the road, that continues around the clock. “It’s a half-mile long drill,” said Bill Blaine, a resident of Austin Road. […]
Manchester students participate in National School Walkout
Last Wednesday, students all over the country participated in a 17-minute long walk-out to honor the 17 victims who lost their lives during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida one month before, and to protest Congress’s inaction in response to gun deaths, and the mass shootings specifically plaguing schools and […]
Manchester Township commissions broadband feasibility study
At its March 13 meeting, the Manchester Township board voted unanimously to contract with CCG Consulting to perform a feasibility study regarding deploying broadband internet across the township. Concerns were raised regarding how a township-wide plan might impact the internet already available in the village. Lisa Moutinho, township board member, will be the primary contact between […]
Local hunt club donates $5,000 to cancer center fundraiser
On January 20, 2018 the Bullseye Hunt Club held its annual ‘Big Buck Night’ at the Manchester Sportsman Club. The event hosts about 200 area hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. All tickets are sold before the hunting seasons start and successful hunters then have their trophies scored in order to compete for prizes. There are separate categories […]
Wild game dinner raises $2,500 for Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors
On Saturday February 24, 2018 The Wilderness Connection held its third annual Wild Game Dinner. The Wildness Connection is a group of Christian volunteers with the motto, “Enjoying creation through hunting, camping, fishing and hiking.” Once a year they come together to organize a fund raising event that includes a wild game dinner. This year’s […]
Sheriff’s Office stepping up impaired driving enforcement through April
submitted by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office will step up enforcement and be on the lookout for impaired drivers in Washtenaw County, from March 13 through April 2. This time period includes the NCAA basketball tournament, many high school and college spring break periods, and St. Patrick’s Day. Law enforcement […]
U.S. Representative Tim Walberg holds Manchester coffee hour
Manchester’s U.S. Representative, Tim Walberg held a coffee hour last Monday morning in the Manchester area at the Freedom Township Hall. Rep. Walberg schedules his coffee hours with short notice, in this case alerting nearby supporters by letter, 4 days before. Rep. Walberg had a strong turnout including Township and Village elected officials and State […]
Manchester Schools neutral on Wednesday’s walkout
At 10 am on Wednesday, March 14, students and teachers across the country will be participating in a National School Walkout for 17 minutes. March 14 is the 1-month anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The walkout is intended to protest Congress’s inaction in response to gun violence […]
Remembering and digitizing The Manchester Journal
In the early 1990s, Manchester had two print newspapers: The first was The Manchester Enterprise, a weekly paper with a long tradition of serving the community, dating back to 1867. The second was a newcomer: The Manchester Journal, a monthly publication with feature-length stories and a magazine style (sometimes likened to The Ann Arbor Observer.) […]
School threats carry possibility of criminal charges
submitted by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Over the last three weeks, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has responded to nine threats towards local school districts. These incidents range from bomb threats written on a bathroom door to social media posts. This is a considerable increase in the number of school-related threats and requires a […]
