Boardwalk installed over wet area in Leonard Preserve
The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) reported last week that they have installed a 150-foot rustic plank boardwalk at the Leonard Preserve to improve access through the low, wet areas surrounding the entrance. The entrance to the 259-acre nature preserve is off of Union Street, just outside the Village limits. The trail into the […]
You CAN Make a Difference
Submitted by Shirley Disch We take it for granted. Clean, clear, cool water is at our fingertips and we don’t think a thing about it. How different would your life be if you had to walk a mile to draw your water for the day from a river that is shared with animals of all […]
Local DAR Chapter holds 3rd Annual Famous Ladies Tea
submitted by Deborah Dushane, Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution The 3rd Annual Famous Ladies Tea was held on Sunday, November 10th at the General Croswell Tea Room in Adrian, Michigan. This year the ladies of the Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented “Famous […]
WCRC: Road work this week
Last Monday, Manchester received 10 inches of snow in a greater-than-predicted winter storm. The Washtenaw County Road Commission reported having used 3.1 million pounds of salt, 3,200 gallons of brine and 16+ hours of plowing just on Monday. Because of the winter storm that hit last week, the Washtenaw County Road Commission has extended the […]
Superintendent commits to preserving sledding at Klager
On Tuesday, November 5, many parents and staff were surprised and dismayed to see solar panels being installed on the Klager Elementary School “sledding hill.” In 2001-2002, when the school building was renovated and a new bus-only drive created on the north side of the school building, care was taken in the design phase to […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café update
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers Market Board In February, the idea of starting a year around farmers market store in Manchester emerged. Now, nine months later, there is a store in Manchester selling locally grown/produce food items. The store at 327 W. Main St is open Thursdays and Fridays 3 – 7 pm and […]
Book gifting program to send free books to Manchester’s youngest residents
Books and reading are necessary to the development of the minds of our youngest residents. This fall, multiple Manchester organizations have come together to have free books mailed to the homes of area children, from birth to age 5, starting this week! Manchester resident Shannon Brown has been working for months to bring Dolly Parton’s […]
Friendly competition for a good cause – First Annual Food Drive Competition
Adiska Family Dental located at 500 Galloway Dr, and Andrews Family Chiropractic located at 101 West Main St. are holding a friendly competition between the two offices. Both offices will be collecting nonperishable food items through November 20th to donate to the Community Resource Center’s food pantry, just in time for Thanksgiving. Dr. Adiska stated, […]
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 […]
