Hand-cranked generator on display at the Manchester District Library
Now through August, the Manchester District Library will continue to display an interactive Hand-Cranked generator on loan from the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. The first electric generator using magnets was made by Michael Faraday in 1831. Generators work by converting the mechanical energy of the user turning the hand crank into electrical energy. By rotating a […]
Cultural Art Strings Celebrates 5 Years!
Cultural Art Strings (CAS) finished up its first week of camp on Friday by presenting a showcase of performances for the families of campers. CAS will end this year’s camp with performances on Thursday, June 30th, at 7:30pm at the Gazebo Concert playing along with featured artist Brad Phillips and on Friday, July 1st, at […]
Manchester High School Receives Meemic Foundation Grant
The Meemic Foundation, a non-profit organization created by Meemic Insurance Company, announced today, that Manchester High School World Language teacher Jamie Woodring received a grant to to develop a more comfortable learning environment and support 21st century research and project-based learning. Representative Larry Antonelli, of Antonelli Agency in Plymouth, MI, was on hand to present the […]
State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks
Summer is here and if you plan to celebrate by setting off a few fireworks or giving the kids sparklers, know the dangers and take every safety precaution to avoid injuries. That’s especially true with the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky lanterns, and Roman candles. “Fireworks are a risky thrill and […]
Michigan’s 103rd State Park is in Manchester
After years of negotiations, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced on June 16, 2016 a $2.9 million purchase of 717 acres of land in Norvell Township, Jackson County. Combined with 405 acres of contiguous land owned by the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission in Manchester Township, the property will become the 1,122-acre Watkins […]
Coyotes not uncommon in southwest Washtenaw County
Recent reports have been circulating, particularly from Manchester and Sharon Township residents, of coyotes intruding on poultry pens. In mid-May, a Manchester Township resident shared a story of losing eight ducks on two successive nights, despite a six-foot fence surrounding their pasture. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), many suburban and urban […]
Check Out a Great Summer Vacation with Your Library Card
Planning a trip this summer? Want to explore Michigan parks and cultural attractions? With your Manchester District Library card and the Michigan Activity Pass program, you can check out free or discounted admissions to more than 400 Michigan attractions. Now in its ninth year, the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program continues to grow and add attractions. […]
Chain Gang takes on new project, needs yarn donations
The Chain Gang, Manchester’s own network of knitters and crocheters who produce premie hats, newborn hats, chemo caps, prayer shawls, lapghans, slippers and more for premature babies, newborns, cancer patients, veterans, children in foster care and others in need have taken on a new project. The cardio intensive care unit at U of M’s hospital has […]
Local seniors may receive incorrect letter from state about Medicare reduction
A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services technical system error caused the Social Security Administration to erroneously send the letter to about 12,000 seniors and people with disabilities (out of the nearly 250,000 people in Michigan enrolled in the Medicare Savings Program around the state), stating their Medicare Part B premiums would no longer be subsidized. […]
Manchester man to drive tractor over Mackinac Bridge
John Schiel has a soft spot for old iron. This local farmer and president of the Jackson Area Antique Tractor Club has been restoring vintage tractors for half a decade. And they aren’t just for show. For the last five years he–and hundreds of other tractor enthusiasts–have taken their iron north in the fall to […]
