Manchester Boasts Lowest Percentage of Adult Smokers in County
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the state. While approximately 21% of Michigan adults currently smoke cigarettes, that percentage drops to 15% of adults in Washtenaw County. There have never been separate numbers for Manchester but due to the specific sampling procedures of the 2015 HIP Survey, for the first time […]
Manchester Community Schools Recognizes School Board Members
January is School Board Recognition Month and Manchester Community Schools is joining 541 local and 56 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their untiring dedication to public education. The men and women serving Manchester Community Schools (and their years of service) are: Chris Fegan (9), Lyndon Uphaus (15.5), Sheryl […]
Want to Vote in the Presidential Primary? Here is What You Need to Know
The Presidential Primary election will happen on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 and if you are planning to vote in it, there are a few things you need to know. First, Michigan is having a closed primary. In previous primaries, all voters were given the same ballot which contained candidates from all parties. Voters selected in which party’s […]
Snow, Cold In Week’s Forecast; Winter Really Here
The National Weather Bureau is forecasting true winter weather all week for the Manchester Area. Monday will see scattered snow showers, mainly before 8 am. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. The wind will be west/southwest blowing at 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of […]
Help Available for Consumer Energy Customers in Manchester
Are you a Consumers Energy customer with an outstanding balance? Need help? Manchester’s CRC has partnered with United Way of Jackson County to help customers with their applications for the CARE program. Manchester area residents can call the CRC for an appointment at 734-428-7722. CARE, short for Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy, is for any […]
2016 Directory of Services for Seniors in Washtenaw Available On-line
The 2016 Senior Resource Guide is now available both online and in print. The free guide provides contact information and phone numbers for a variety of services in Washtenaw County, particularly for low-income seniors. These include everything from housing information and chore and maintenance help to substance abuse support and emergency services. Access the on-line version […]
Dexter and Chelsea Trails Receive $250k to Connect to State Trail System; Manchester Trail Remains Isolated
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) has pledged $125,000 and an additional $125,000 in matching funds to complete a looped bike and pedestrian trail across western Washtenaw County that will ultimately connect to the statewide Iron Belle Trail. Led by the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI), this circular trail called “The Loop” will tie the […]
Senior Citizens Council in Financial Crisis – Future of Senior Bus Uncertain
Unless you are over 55, you may not be familiar with Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council. This group, made up of citizens 55 and older, meets monthly, puts out a monthly newsletter, runs the twice-weekly senior lunch, delivers lunch to the homebound, and runs the senior bus which takes seniors to the meals, events and to […]
CRC to Receive $40,000 Gift from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea (SJMC) has announced it is giving $150,000 in community benefit funds to partner organizations in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester and Stockbridge to support basic needs – including housing, utilities, food, transportation, dental care, and access to mental health services. SJMC chose the Community Resource Center (CRC) in Manchester as the […]
Micropile Phase of Bridge Work Nears Completion
As of Wednesday, Dec. 16, bridge contractor Spartan Specialties had just 12 of the 76 pilings remaining to be finished before this phase of construction will be done. “Hopefully, with weather holding and the holiday schedule, (they) should be completed by the end of the year,” said Village Manager Jeff Wallace in his report to […]
