Bridge opening tentatively scheduled for first week of May
When is the Main Street’s bridge reopening? The best estimation based on all data available is that the bridge will open the first week of May. Village manager Jeff Wallace stressed that in order for the bridge to open that week, work will have to progress at the rate they expect it to. “All structural work […]
Kiwanis students raise $5,000 to feed the hungry
Every year Kiwanis holds a Kids Against Hungry drive featuring fundraising on multiple fronts. The money raised is used to package individual shelf-safe meals that are distributed to the hungry in our region as well as around the world. The best part is that every June, Kiwanis brings in the Kids Against Hunger mobile packaging […]
Village meetings focus on revitalizing downtown Manchester
Two public meetings held last week at the Village offices attracted more than 40 interested community members to discuss the potential for economic development in Manchester. The first meeting, held on Monday, March 28, was a brainstorming meeting with representatives of the River Raisin Watershed Council to discuss what future development could look like on the […]
WCRC seeks August 2016 ballot initiative to fund 4 years of road repairs – but does not include Bemis Road Bridge
On Tuesday, March 1, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) unanimously approved a resolution in support of a county-wide road funding ballot initiative. The resolution requests that the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners place a four-year, 0.5-mill road millage before the voters during the August 2, 2016 primary. WCRC estimates that the initiative would improve […]
Bus riders participate in Klager’s Walk-to-School Wednesday
Last Wednesday between 70 and 80 elementary students and adults participated in Klager’s weekly Walk-to-School Wednesday. While students who live close enough to the school to walk and students whose parents drop them off can easily participate every week, this week was special for bus riders who rarely or never have the opportunity to participate. […]
Vintage dress available to borrow for prom
The Manchester Ladies holds a free prom dress boutique every year, providing Manchester girls an opportunity to “shop” for free for a prom dress right here in town. In addition to the 100+ current dresses available, the Ladies Society has possession of a very special vintage prom dress. Donated at the Library’s front desk last year […]
Inspired by Near-Tragedy, Manchester Youth Spearheads Project to Save Lives
Last June 23, Manchester awoke to the news that an EF-1 tornado had touched down in Freedom Township, severely damaging several homes. While no one was injured, those who lived through it are still dealing with the emotional trauma of the event. For one eleven-year old, Abby Diuble, coming to terms with the terror of […]
Klager Opens Up to Community Representatives on Leadership Day
Klager Elementary held its first Leadership Day last Wednesday morning, opening its doors to representatives of community organizations and governmental bodies. All of the students and staff of the school gathered in the gym while each class presented what they had learned about leadership over the course of the year through the Leader-in-Me program. Classes […]
Michigan Works! Comes to Community Resource Center to Provide Support to Manchester Job Seekers
Are you looking for a job? Job seekers with any level of experience can find help from a Michigan Works! counselor at the Manchester Community Resource Center located in the Ackerson Building at 410 City Rd in Manchester on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9 am to 11 am. Job seekers should contact the Community Resource Center at […]
Manchester Area Applicants Sought for Healthcare Education Scholarships
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is again providing scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career in health care. In 2016, the hospital will award five merit-based scholarships to local students in the amount of $1,000 each. To qualify, this year’s applicants must be enrolled full-time in a health care program for which certification is given […]
