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 […]
Building Configuration Committee Settles on Recommending Partial Closure of Ackerson
The Building Configuration Committee tasked with producing a recommendation to the school board on the best layout and use of the four school buildings, met last Tuesday, March 15, 2016. They began the meeting with 15 brainstormed proposals and narrowed them down to the 4 that they felt were the best options: Final Four Options. All […]
5 MHS Students Compete at DECA State Level Competition
DECA, which stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, has been around 70 years. This is the third year for Manchester High School’s DECA club, which sent five students on to the state level competition. Advisor Leslie Rollins explained, “Club members began meeting in September to start preparing for the district level competition. Much of the preparation […]
