Vote on Tuesday!
Don’t forget to vote tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7th! Polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. On the ballot in the Village and all four Townships are a county-wide proposal for a new millage to fund improvements in mental health treatment, fund the County’s Sheriff’s Department and communities who maintain their own police […]
Binoculars now available for checkout at the Library
submitted by Tamara Denby As the days grow shorter and the air crisp and fresh, countless varieties of birds make their way south from their summer breeding grounds to their warmer winter homes. Hummingbirds, red tailed hawks, eagles and, of course, geese gather in flocks, providing bird-lovers an opportunity to see our feathered friends in […]
Manchester Dairy Queen raises $1,200 for CRC
Manchester Dairy Queen’s last day open for the season this year was Monday, October 23, and they decided all sales made that day would be donated to the Community Resource Center. Although owners Jeff and Crystal Fahey did not have high hopes for the fundraiser because of the cold rainy weather, the turnout was surprising and […]
Science Olympiad needs coaches for Manchester to compete this year
Science Olympiad is a national program to promote interest and recognize achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad (WESO) is a local affiliate that offers learning opportunities and hosts a tournament event in the spring for all participating schools and Klager Elementary has fielded a team for this competition since […]
Manchester products included in harvest baskets for county Commissioners
submitted by Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Members of Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s Promotion & Education Committee (P&E) assembled and presented “Harvest Baskets” of products grown and produced in our county to each of the members of the Washtenaw Board of Commissioners at their November 1 meeting. P&E chair, Lynda Horning, made the presentation during the […]
Roadside drug testing pilot begins Nov. 8 in Washtenaw County
Starting next week, in an effort to combat the dangers of drugged driving, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office will participate in a one-year oral fluid roadside drug testing pilot program established by the Michigan State Police (MSP). The pilot program will establish policies for the administration of roadside drug testing to determine whether an individual […]
Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment now open
The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for enrollment from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2017. This enrollment period is just half as long as in previous years. Schedule your free appointment with the Washtenaw Health Plan at 734-544-3030 for help understanding and applying for Marketplace insurance. Walk-ins are also welcome Monday through Friday from 9 […]
Two Washtenaw County Conservation District director positions coming up for election
If you are concerned about erosion, water quality, forestry or other conservation issues, then consider running for a Conservation District Director position. Two Director positions will be elected at the Washtenaw County Conservation District annual meeting, January 18, 2018 to serve a four-year term. What do Conservation District Directors do? Conservation District Directors are locally […]
Future of policing in Manchester riding on Washtenaw’s Proposal 1
You may or may not be familiar with Washtenaw County’s Proposal 1, that will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. If the Proposal passes, property taxes will be increased $1 per $1,000 of taxable value through 2025. Of the money raised, 38 percent will go toward the county’s Community Mental Health Department for badly needed […]
CRC can help with overdue heating bills
If you need assistance managing your energy bill, the Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE) Program may help. CARE is a two-year payment plan that provides monthly bill credits, payment rewards and catch-up assistance for those who qualify. You can also learn to cut energy costs with tips and tools to make your home more […]
