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 Sara Swanson

Expanded Mental Health Services Near Manchester

At the November 24th Manchester Wellness Coalition Meeting, Ashley Tomasi representing the 5H Towns Foundation presented a first look at HIP Survey results (click HERE for more information on HIP), and one of the starkest statistics coming out of the results was the state of mental health experienced by the adult population of the Manchester […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS Forming Robotics Team – Need Sponsors & Mentors

Manchester High School is starting a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics team. High schools from around the country build their own robot and then use the robot to compete against other schools in local tournaments. Manchester Community Schools will be considered a rookie team this season as this is the district’s first season competing. The team […]

 Sara Swanson

Elementary Science Olympiad Team is Recruiting Coaches

Do you geek science? Then you may be the perfect coach for Manchester Elementary Science Olympiad Team. Science Olympiad encourages and helps develop a love of science. Organizers want kids to have the opportunity to explore new scientific concepts while collaborating with new friends. Each event in which the team chooses to have students compete requires a coach. A coach […]

 Sara Swanson

WCRC Imposes Weight Restriction on Henzie Rd Bridge over Iron Creek

Effective Thursday, December 10, 2015, the Washtenaw County Road Commission imposes a 5 ton weight restriction on Henzie Rd over Iron Creek located in Manchester Township, Section 27 – Between Bowens Rd and Burtless Rd. Previously there was no weight restriction. The WCRC also announced weight restrictions on the other following structures in Washtenaw County: a restriction […]

 Danielle Muntz

Girl Scout Daisy Troop Visits Lenawee Humane Society

Manchester K-1st Daisy troop 40673 took a special learning trip to the Lenawee Humane Society on Friday. After spending the last few weeks discussing ways to care for animals the girls were excited to experience care in action. The volunteer staff graciously opened the Humane Society after hours just for the tour, and spent an […]

 Sara Swanson

Toys for Tots Collection Begins

The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are once again sponsoring the Manchester area Toys for Tots drive. New, unwrapped toys can be brought to the Manchester District Library, Manchester Post Office, Manchester Pharmacy, Old National Bank, Manchester True Value Hardware, Dollar General, Linda’s Diner, Ash Auto and Manchester Township Offices. The final toy pickup will be on December 21, […]

 Sara Swanson

Library Collecting New Socks for Community Resource Center

 Fritz Swanson

Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization Receives a $10,000 Creative Ideas Award from Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization has been awarded a $10,000 Creative Ideas Award by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Riverfolk sought the award to continue their September-through-May Live Music Series in the historic Blacksmith Shop located at 324 E. Main Street.  These concerts present Michigan performers, and pair the concerts with local southeast Michigan food and drink […]

 Sara Swanson

Preschool Story-time Receives 4-Legged Visitor

Preschool story time at the Manchester District Library received a very special visitor on Friday: five-month old “Burrito”, a Nigerian breed wether goat. Owner Tara-Sky Alford of Manchester Township presented Burrito with the special help of her nine-year-old daughter Aubrey, and her two younger children Sage and Buck, who are story-time regulars. While the Alford […]

 Sara Swanson

Historical Society One Step Closer to Funeral Home Purchase but Still in Need of Funding

From a vision that began one year ago, the Manchester Area Historical Society is in the final steps of purchasing the former Borek-Jennings funeral home located at 302 E. Main St. on the corner of M-52. Closing, which is expected in mid-to early December, was contingent upon the Village’s approval of the rezoning request. The […]