2015 Community Read Book: Hole in my Life by Jack Gantos
If you happen to see people reading this book in waiting rooms, parks and libraries all over the area, don’t be surprised. The Manchester District Library announced last week that the 2015 Community Read for the 5 Healthy Towns of Manchester, Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, and Stockbridge is Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos. […]
Local Hygienist Educating Patients with Sugary Drinks Display
For 22 years, Registered Dental Hygienist, Wendy Carpenter has worked for the dental office located at 126 East Main known as Currey Dental until becoming LaRock Dental in 2013. This June, she created a display on her bulletin board that has received more reactions than any other display she’s created. Carpenter walked down the street to […]
0.5 Mill Road Millage Approved By Washtenaw County Commision
On Wednesday, September 16th, the Washtenaw County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to levy a one-year millage to fund road work in Washtenaw County using Public Act 283 (P.A. 283). The 0.5-mill property tax will be levied in 2015 and fund road work in 2016. This is the second consecutive year the County […]
County Road Millage Likely to be Renewed by Washtenaw County Road Commission
On Wednesday, September 2nd, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) presented their 2016 plan for improving county roads using P.A. 283 funding. The plan was approved by the County Board’s Ways and Means committee for a second year. The Board of County Commissioners will vote for a final determination on the one-year, 0.5 millage at the next board […]
Manchester Landmark, Snoopy’s Mailbox, to be Rebuilt
Sunday morning, Sept. 6, at 7:30am a Manchester landmark, Snoopy’s Mailbox was taken-out. Although conspiracy theorists continue to blame the Red Barron, first hand accounts have made it clear a truck jumped the curb, smashing Snoopy’s home into a million bits, before continuing through a hedge, and coming to rest in a large bush. A […]
Riverfront Development Postponed, but Not Forgotten
As crews began work in August on both the Shared Use Trail and the Main Street Bridge in Manchester, speculation was also buzzing about the possibility of riverfront development near the mill pond north of the Main Street Bridge. While riverfront development is still a strong priority for the Village Council, there are many other projects (in addition […]
Comerica Bank Supports Manchester Chicken Broil
Last week, Gary Bross and Mike Tindall, co-chairs of the Manchester Chicken Broil, received on behalf of the Broil, a check in the amount of $1,000.00 as a donation from Comerica bank. Tindall said, “Comerica bank employees have been great supporters of our community broil, not just our local branch employees, but over the past two years, several branch managers from […]
First CAS Bike-A-Thon a Success
Described as a “perfect match,” the popular musician Mr. B’s Joybox Express partnered with the Cultural Arts Strings to launch a successful fund-raising effort in the Bike-A-Thon’s first year. With 45 total participants and 11 volunteers, the Bike-A-Thon served to bring awareness to Cultural Art Strings’ newest endeavor, the Manchester Youth Orchestra project. Organizer Aileen Rohwer […]
US National Athlete Visits Manchester Soccer Practice
At the beginning of practice, on Thursday, August 27th, coach Bud Ball brought together his MSA girls U14 Lady Dutch team and introduced them to a special guest. A member of United States Women’s National Soccer U18 team (USWNT), Taylor Kornieck, had come for a visit. Taylor is a high school athlete from Las Vegas and […]
No More Crab Races – Manchester Community Schools Foundation to Premiere Family Trivia Night
The Manchester Community School Foundation was sad to report last week that their much beloved Crab Races are now a thing of the past. Due to changes in the charitable gaming laws, increased oversight and greater enforcement of state rules, the Foundation can no longer hold Crab Races and award cash prizes. Read about last year’s […]
