New roof for the Oak Grove Cemetery building, first of many improvements
A car smashing into it last winter almost meant the end for an old wooden building in Oak Grove Cemetery. The damaged foundation, in addition to the already leaking roof, holes in the floor, crumbling interior and peeling paint made demolishing the structure seem the only reasonable decision. But, thanks to the Sesquicentennial Committee, Emanuel […]
Borek Jennings appoints new managing director of Manchester & Brooklyn locations
Borek Jennings Funeral Homes announced last week the promotion of Jeff Eineder, Jr. as Managing Director of the Manchester and Brooklyn locations. Eineder comes with a wealth of experience within the profession, having spent the last three years as the Managing Director of Borek Jennings Funeral Home: Lamb Chapel in Howell and prior funeral services experience with […]
5HF to undergo year-long evaluation on their effectiveness
Michigan Health Endowment Fund (The Health Fund) has contracted with the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) to evaluate the Five Healthy Towns Project. The year-long evaluation is scheduled to be completed by October, 2018. The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation is a tax-exempt private foundation governed by a volunteer board of directors. The foundation serves the […]
Washtenaw Hepatitis A cases part of larger Southeast Michigan outbreak
from Washtenaw County Public Health Washtenaw County is one of multiple counties in southeast Michigan with an increased number of hepatitis A cases. No common sources of food, beverages, or drugs have been identified as a potential source of infection. Vaccination and good handwashing can help prevent the spread of illness. Vaccination is strongly recommended […]
Mens Club Christmas tree sale begins
The Manchester Mens club annual Christmas Tree Sale in Chi-Bro Park began this weekend with the help of the boys and girls soccer teams and Manchester’s 5th-in-the-State equestrian team, and will run until all of the trees are gone. Trees will be for sale on Mondays – Fridays from 5pm to 8pm, Saturdays from 9am to […]
Community provides great support for Riverfolk concerts
Two music-filled weekends in November helped to fill the coffers of the Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization (RMAO), as well! A fund-raising House Concert at the home of Mark & Carol Palms on November 18 raised $1,000 to benefit the RMAO. About 35 musicians and attendees enjoyed an evening that included performers from a wide […]
SJMH Chelsea celebrates 30 years of charity with St. Louis Center
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Chelsea (formerly Chelsea Community Hospital) was the place to be on the evening of Saturday, November 11, as the 30th Annual St. Louis Center Fall Dinner Auction was held once again in the hospital’s fine dining room. Initiated in 1987 by retired Chelsea Hospital CEO Willard Johnson, the event was meant to […]
Food for Fines a success this year
The Manchester District Library would like to thank all of its patrons for their generous donations to the Food for Fines campaign. “It was the best food drive we have ever held,” said Tamara Denby, library volunteer. As a result of the community’s benevolence, the library will be delivering several large boxes of food to the CRC for […]
MHS production of “Hollywood Hillbillies” a rollicking comedy
The Manchester High School Drama Club production played two nights, Nov. 17 and 18, to packed houses and appreciative audiences. The play, dubbed “a director’s dream” for its comedic qualities and non-stop action by director Nathan Betz, featured a talented, large cast and an equally dedicated tech crew. follows the Hawley family of Happy Hollow […]
WCSO Media Summary
On Nov. 22, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office published a media report regarding a Suspicious Incident which occurred in the 20000 block of Dutch Drive, in the village of Manchester on Sunday, November 19. A photograph of a firearm including the hashtag, #backtoschool was posted to social media. After being notified of the posting, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s […]
