Celebrating 50 years of service: Matt Donnellon’s journey as a State Farm agent in Manchester
submitted by Janet Larson In the small town of Manchester, Michigan, the name Matt Donnellon has become synonymous with dedication, community spirit, and unwavering service. As he celebrates an impressive 50 years as an agent, Matt’s journey is one marked not only by professional achievements but also by a profound commitment to the community he […]
CRC & MWC partner with Chelsea Diaper Bank to serve local families
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director of CRC Good news for Manchester families with young children: Accessing diapers just became a whole lot easier thanks to a new partnership between the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) and the First Congregational Church Diaper Bank in Chelsea. At the May 27 Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC) meeting, Sandy […]
Manchester Township holding hearing on master plan, pilots program for better FD nighttime response
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the June 10 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter, and a few members of the public. Fire Chief Kouba provided the monthly report for May. There were 51 calls for service, including 35 EMS responses, two […]
Heat expected to continue through Tuesday evening
by Sara Swanson The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for southern Michigan, including the Manchester area, through 8pm on Tuesday, June 24, for heat index values of 100 to 105 degreesF, and little to no relief is expected at night as temperatures will only fall into the mid and upper 70s with […]
Federal government rescinds grant to preserve 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy and partners of the Southeast Michigan Conservation Coalition Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project were recently informed its $24.6M award to preserve 4,000 acres of forest and farmland in southeast Michigan has been rescinded by the federal government. “While we are in conversations with the Natural Resources […]
School board approves new superintendent’s contract
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Community Schools (MCS) Board of Education announced on Friday that they have officially approved Steve Head’s employment contract, making him MCS’s new superintendent. School board president Sandra Wiitala thanked those who participated in the search, stating, “We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the MANY students, […]
Manchester talks on Flag Day!
This version of this articles contains fewer photos to make loading on older devices easier. To view the version with more photos, click here. by Sara Swanson Many events were held all over our area on Saturday, June 14, including here in Manchester. A relatively new organization, Manchester Voices Indivisible, held a Flag Day “Manchester […]
Over the Edge adds a charbroil grill!
by Sara Swanson Over the Edge, the sports bar located at 230 E Main St, on the corner of M-52 and Main Street, has added a new charbroil grill in their kitchen. Cooking on a charbroil grill sears in the flavors and imparts a degree of charring, which gives the meat a light charcoal-smoke flavor. […]
Washtenaw County bids farewell to Parks director Coy Vaughn
submitted by Ann Ziolkowski, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) will be losing a dynamic parks leader with the retirement later this month of County Park’s director Coy Vaughn. His contributions and commitment over the past 25+ years have made a significant impact on Washtenaw County’s parks […]
Braver Angels: Local efforts to foster respectful dialogue in Washtenaw County
submitted by Bonita Singal, Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County In these times when our community faces important decisions, fostering respectful dialogue is crucial for preserving our shared values and local way of life. A national organization called Braver Angels is making a positive impact locally through the Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County (BA-WA). […]
