Manchester District Library to close for Memorial Day Weekend
The Manchester Library will be upgrading its computer systems over Memorial Day weekend. As a result, the library, as well as online catalog services, will be closed Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. The library will reopen Tuesday, May 29 at noon. The Manchester District Library’s staff apologizes for any inconveniences the closure may cause.
WCSO: Red means stop!
submitted by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is committed to “Creating Public Safety.” The community can assist us in that endeavor by stopping for school buses who have their red (Stop) lights activated while picking up and dropping off children within our communities. The Sheriff’s Office has received an increase in […]
Historical Society planning for 2019 calendar
One of Manchester’s great traditions for the past 35 years has been its annual Manchester Area Historical Society calendar. Produced locally and sold by area merchants, these collectible calendars have been popular since their inception. Since 1984, MAHS has produced an annual historical calendar, featuring some aspect of Manchester area history, as a fundraiser for the society. […]
Parking enforcement discussed at village meeting
At last Monday’s Village Council meeting, Sgt. Paul Cook of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) took time out from his quarterly report to Council to talk about ordinance enforcement in the village. An ordinance is a local law enacted by a municipal authority (in this case, the Village of Manchester). The Village has a variety […]
MHS class proceeds to state championship in personal finances competition
Manchester High School teacher Leslie Rollins’s personal finance class recently competed in a state-wide, online competition that consisted of many different money related topics that were covered in her class. These topics included credit, interest, debt, saving, investing, and more. Manchester was one of twenty-one schools in the state to progress to the state championship competition that will […]
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 […]
