It takes a village … Your support for CAS can assure its future
It really does take a village to make things happen. Manchester’s Cultural Art Strings program (CAS) is definitely proof of that adage. It’s been seven years since Riverfolk Music and Arts initiated Cultural Art Strings as its string music education division; started with a little seed money from Riverfolk and a lot of love and […]
School energy initiative nears completion
At its January board meeting, the Manchester Board of Education voted to take out a $3.1 million government loan at 1.25% with 15-year financing to upgrade the district’s energy efficiency. The district applied for the Qualified Zone Academy Bond through the U.S.Department of Education just before Christmas, and was one of the last schools to receive […]
2018 Michigan August primary election results
In today’s election, Manchester Township passed its proposal to renew and increase extra-voted millage to offset Headlee Rollbacks. Precinct 2 voted yes 374 (61.41%) to no 235 (38.59%). Precinct 1 yes 310 (64.99%) to no 167 (35.01%). Voter Turnout in all five Manchester area precincts was in the 30% to 40% range with Manchester Village at […]
More changes on Main Street as Dairy Queen evolves
In the early 1960s, the late Francis Heckaman built and started the Dairy Queen location on the River Raisin where we all enjoy it today. Some people may still remember that for a few years prior to that, the “DQ” was located on West Austin Road, across from the cemetery. But for nearly 60 years, this […]
MHS graduate, award-winning artist and author releases Dragon Song, a new book for teens
Jennifer Carson, 1993 Manchester High School graduate and parent of a MHS student, is also an author and artist. Having previously created works for young children and middle grades, with her fifth book, Dragon Song, she is branching out into fiction for teens. What if the whispered voice inside your head was the only thing […]
Fairy Doors coming to Manchester!
This month’s Third Thursday activities will include something new–Fairy Doors! A fairy door is a miniature door, often set into the base of a tree or near the foundations of a building. Near or within the door may be small spaces where people can leave notes, wishes, or gifts for the “fairies.” The urban fairy doors of the Ann Arbor […]
10th Annual Run Manchester Race Results
126 racers competed in the 10th Annual Run Manchester 5k/10k race that kicked off the August 4th Manchester Street Festival. Full race results can be found here. Below are the race highlights. 5K Male – Overall Bib Name Gun Elapsed Pace City Age 1 5 BILLY BRINKER 00:17:17 05:34 min/mile ROCKWOOD 17 2 111 BRENDEN […]
WCRC road work
The Washtenaw County Road Commission announced this week that they will be closing Sylvan Rd in Sharon Township for gravel resurfacing between Washburne Rd to Grass Lake Rd from August 6th through August 14th.
Frank’s Place to get new look, fresh outlook
Saturday, August 4, Frank’s Place will be open as usual for all the fun, food, and festivities of Run Manchester and the Manchester Summer Festival. But you’d better get your fill of Frank’s goodies this week … because starting on Sunday, Aug. 5, Manchester’s longest-running pizzeria and restaurant will be closed for about two months […]
Possible tornado? Strong storm damages trees in Sharon Township
Thursday afternoon the National Weather Service declared a severe thunderstorm warning for Washtenaw County as a number of storm cells moved through the area. One cell, which went north of the Village, left destruction in its wake and may have formed a funnel cloud. Stephanie Celkis who lives just off of Pleasant Lake Road knew […]
