Vailliencourt presents “State of the Village” to the Chamber of Commerce
Village President Pat Vailliencourt presented a “State of the Village” address to the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce during its April monthly meeting. She praised the current Village Council as “highly dedicated” and “frugal”, and for its focus on the downtown business district. She then highlighted the village’s investment in infrastructure and modernizing over the last six […]
School Board schedules special meeting to vote on building configuration
The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, May 8th at 6 pm in the board room of the Ackerson Building to vote on building configuration for next year. This meeting is open to the public. At its March meeting two weeks ago, the school board was presented with three […]
New Sharon Township ordinances being discussed in May
Two important ordinances will be discussed at Sharon Township’s May 4th meeting. The Oil and Gas Ancillary Activities Ordinance will be open for public hearing at 6:30 pm. Supervisor Peter Psarouthakis said this ordinance has been in the works for two years, and Sharon Township will be one of the few municipalities in Michigan to have an ordinance […]
Lyme Disease confirmed in Washtenaw County ticks
Spring is finally here and, unfortunately, that means tick season has arrived as well. Washtenaw County Public Health reminds residents that Lyme disease has been detected in Washtenaw County. “We have always promoted tick-borne disease prevention,” says Laura Bauman, epidemiology manager with Washtenaw County Public Health. “However, this year it is especially important as Lyme […]
School District to vote on building consolidation
Last Monday at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education revisited one of last year’s more contentious topics–building consolidation. This time around, the board was presented with fewer options, more research, and the stark reality that in order to prevent a negative fund balance (which would likely lead to a […]
Klager Leadership Day 2017
Leadership day at Klager was very interactive this year with students leading community leaders and visiting teachers through the school to take part in various activities. Principal Karin Villarreal told the group gathered that the day was “99% [students’] preparation and presentation.” The morning started in the media center where the 7 Habits choir sang three songs. […]
SRSLY and Builder’s Club plan CPR classes for middle schoolers
You’re never too young to help your neighbor. That’s the lesson that the local SRSLY and Kiwanis’ Builders and Key Clubs are teaching their members. Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25, and on Tuesday, May 9, Heather McConaughy from St Joseph Mercy Hospital–Chelsea will be conducting a CPR Class at Manchester High School. A total of 50 […]
Chain Gang receives large donation of yarn
On Monday, April 10th, Karen Christiansen of Saline passed away after a two and a half year battle with cancer. In her honor, her husband Louis generously donated his wife’s supply of over 25 bags full of yarn to Manchester’s Chain Gang. The yarn will be distributed to the Chain Gang’s network of knitters and crocheters […]
Morel time in Manchester
Manchester residents had success morel hunting locally this weekend! Social media was full of morel finds. Although earlier than usual, head out and check your favorite spots, before someone else does! Need a refresher on how to identify morels and what to do with them when you find the? Read Foraging Manchester: Morels.
Masons donate $1,000 to Dutchmen Fire fighters Associaton
The Manchester Lodge #148 of the Free & Accepted Masons recently donated $1,000 to the Dutchmen Fire Fighters Association for equipping their new off-road fire fighting JEEP. These are proceeds from their 2016 summer Golf Outing which was held at the Gauss Green Valley GC, on Brooklyn Road in Jackson. Their next Golf Outing will […]
