Michigan Works! grants to help local businesses
Michigan Works! Southeast will receive more than $2.3 million from the Michigan Talent Investment agency to train workers at 67 companies in the region, including 22 companies in Washtenaw County; two of them in Manchester. The local recipient companies will train 84 employees, including 43 new hires and three United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeships. The grant […]
Manchester Township and Washtenaw County both release broadband reports
At the end of November, Manchester Township released its broadband study report looking at options for bringing broadband to the township. Ten days later, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Broadband Equity Sub-Committee released its final report. In summary, the County’s report states that broadband is important and rural Manchester residents need it. The Township’s report […]
Village Council approves forming cityhood study committee
At its December 17 meeting, the Manchester Village Council again discussed the possibility of becoming a city and voted unanimously to establish a Citizens Advisory Committee to further investigate the process. Village President Pat Vailliencourt requested that all Council members submit names of a “diverse group” of nine members–who must be village residents–to her by […]
Light from Bethlehem enhances Christmas traditions
An eternal flame (The Peace Light of Bethlehem) burns in the Nativity Grotto, Bethlehem, Israel where Jesus was born. For the past 30 years a Scout from Upper Austria fetches the International Peace Light from the nativity grotto in Bethlehem, at the site where Jesus was born. The light is then carried in two miners’ […]
Promoted to Angel
Growing up across the street from Emanuel United Church of Christ, Klager teacher Kathy (Rose) O’Mara would watch the live nativity each year and dreamed of someday being able to participate as an angel. Each year, for many years, she was cast as a shepherd. This year, for the first time, she was able to portray an angel. It’s entirely appropriate […]
Lions report highest luminaria sales in 11 years
Manchester had a great turnout of luminaria on Christmas Eve 2018, with a grand total of 3,532 candles lining the streets of the village and surrounding areas. This just barely surpassed the previously-set record of 3,510. The Manchester Lions Club, who has coordinated sales of the luminaria since 2008, sold their last kits at 4:15 pm on […]
Ice Safety Tips from the WCSO
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone of the following ice safety tips while enjoying our frozen rivers, lakes and ponds. Things to consider before you go out: Ice conditions vary from lake to lake. Purchase a pair of ice picks or ice claws, which are available at most sporting goods stores. […]
Local municipalities consider opting out of marijuana businesses
Just one week after a statewide vote on recreational marijuana passed by a 56-44 percent margin, Manchester Township led the way among Michigan municipalities in choosing to “opt-out” of allowing marijuana businesses to operate within its borders, by passing Ordinance No. 93. The Ordinance, which is “to prohibit marijuana establishments within the boundaries of Manchester […]
Little gifts total big money for Manchester Family Service
For the second year, the women of Manchester United Methodist Church (MUMC) have proven the old proverb that one person’s cast-offs can be another’s treasure … and have made a huge difference in the lives of many Manchester families in the process. Small gifts of no-longer-used Christmas decor, ornaments, and other holiday items, were offered […]
Cub Scouts lay wreaths at Great Lakes National Cemetery
In November Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421 asked the community to sponsor wreaths to be laid on grave markers at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. On Saturday, Cub Scouts from the pack and their family members participated in the ceremony. Angie Flint stated, “After the remembrance ceremony, our […]
