Freedom Township expands planning commission
At their December 13th meeting, the Freedom Township board, in addition to reappointing three current members, voted to expand the planning commission from five to seven members. A Freedom Township resident present at the meeting reported that the vote occurred after considerable discussion and much input from township residents. Current planning commission members reappointed include Matt Little, Carol Huehl and Dan […]
Dulcimer group plays Christmas songs for seniors at weekly meal
On Thursday, Dec. 15th the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. enjoyed a delicious meal of pork chops, cheesy potatoes, salad and cakes donated by Emanuel UCC. They enjoyed another special treat as well. During and after the lunch, Julie Mester led her group of dulcimer players in Christmas tunes and other songs. The dulcimer […]
Don’t Plow Snow into the Road
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is asking residents and local businesses not to push excess snow into or across roadways. While it may seem convenient to plow snow into or along roadsides, when that snow freezes and hardens onto the road surface, it can pose a serious hazard to motorists and damage snow plow […]
Klager was Rocking for the 2016 Senior Luncheon
All of Klager Elementary worked hard to make this year’s Senior Luncheon, sponsored by the PTO, special and they succeeded. Community attendance was up, with approximately 175 seniors coming over for an enjoyable afternoon. Ellen Supers, a first grade teacher, and heavily involved in the planning of the luncheon, “Really wanted to bring back the […]
Busy week for Manchester Co-op Preschool!
It has been a busy week for the co-op preschool, starting with participating in the lighted Christmas parade last Friday night, continuing with the annual auction fundraiser and chili cook-off last Saturday, and culminating with the kids’ Christmas program on Dec. 9! The preschool’s annual fundraiser was a great success, grossing more than $7,000 for the […]
Fine Forgiveness at the Manchester District Library
In the spirit of the holidays, starting Monday, December 12, and running through Friday, December 23, the Manchester District Library will forgive up to $1 in fines for a donation of socks or mittens. All donations will be given to the CRC. Help make the holidays warm and fuzzy for your community!
Manchester Community Schools CLOSED Monday, December 12th 2016
Manchester Community Schools will be closed Monday, December 12th, 2016 due to winter weather and road conditions.
Manchester Toys for Tots – collecting toys to make sure every Manchester child has something to open on Christmas morning!
Are you wondering how you can donate toys to help make Christmas morning perfect for girls and boys right here in Manchester that might have nothing to open open otherwise? Donate to Toys for Tots! Drop off unwrapped, unopened, new toys in the big Toys for Tots boxes at any of the following locations: Manchester True […]
Food assistance work requirements for able-bodied adults reinstated in Washtenaw County
Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties, Kent, Oakland, Ottawa and Washtenaw Counties, will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is notifying this week the approximately 14,000 […]
Christmas In the Village: Children’s Delight
Lunch with Santa, presented by Kiwanis, filled Manchester’s children with cheer (also a fair amount of pizza and sugar). After lunch many families stayed in town to take part in Worth Repeating’s pickle hunt. Nearly every open store front downtown took part, 18 businesses hid a glass pickle. Parents could shop, enjoy hot chocolate, popcorn, […]
