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 […]
Spring conservation plant sale ends soon
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Trees and shrubs for such conservation uses as: windbreaks, screens, wildlife habitat, soil erosion and reforestation; as well as prairie grass, wildflower and daylily plants for naturalizing yards and landscapes can still be ordered through the Washtenaw County Conservation District Spring Conservation Plants Sale. Orders for tree and shrub […]
Crazy Cash Night lives up to its name again!
For the 19th year, Manchester’s high rollers were enjoying food, beverages, friends, and FUN at the Kiwanis Crazy Cash Night last Saturday evening. Assisted this year by the Manchester Community Schools Foundation and the Lions Club, the Kiwanis’ annual event was, as usual, filled with ample amounts of cash and a bit of craziness, too. Plenty of […]
Seed Library stocked with flower seeds to start for Mothers Day
The Manchester Seed Library, located next to the front desk of the Manchester District Library, 912 City Road, has just been mini-stocked up with flower and herb seeds as a precursor to a large restocking of vegetable seeds coming soon. These seeds were donated by the Garden Mill in Chelsea and are perfect to start now […]
Manchester Library Offering Free Costco 1-Day Shopping Passes
You’re invited to a special Costco Wholesale shopping event at the Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor location sponsored by the Southeast Michigan Area District Libraries. No membership needed! Come to the Manchester District Library located at 912 City Road to get your 1-day shopping pass. Good from March 12 to March 18, 2018. Extra bonuses if you […]
Old National Bank warns of new IRS tax scam
Old National Bank was recently notified by the IRS of a new scam and Tammy Melcher of the local branch has asked us to share this information with our readers. The scam works in the following way. The scammers will file 2017 tax returns without the victim’s knowledge. The refund will be deposited into the […]
