Second Annual Young Guns vs Sheriffs Trap Shoot
Winds were a bit stronger than favorable, but many traps shattered in the air during the Second Annual Manchester Young Guns vs Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department Trap Shoot. Hosted by the Manchester Young Guns at the Manchester Sportsman’s Club, a good sized crowd gathered for a pig roast lunch, then a demonstration of skill as […]
Varsity Soccer Field Move Under Consideration
Varsity soccer, which calls Alumni Field it’s home, begins play in less than a month. With the return of the season, returns concerns over the safety of the field. The issue is that in addition to varsity soccer, Alumni Field is also home to multiple beloved community events including the Manchester Community Fair and the Annual […]
School Board to Consider Plan to NOT Replace Middle School Principal
Many in the community were surprised last month at the news of Dr. Shana Spickard’s resignation as principal of Manchester Middle School. Most assumed that the process of hiring a replacement would begin shortly thereafter, but Superintendent Cherie Vannatter announced at the July 20 school board meeting that the school administration is considering another option: not […]
Eagle Scout’s Final Project Benefits Local Club Sport
Manchester Youth Football is getting their own equipment storage shed thanks to Eagle Scout Hunter Carson. Carson, a junior at Manchester High School, is working hard during this hottest week of the summer to complete the storage shed as his final project. An Eagle Scout’s final project cannot benefit themselves, but as wrestler and football […]
Successful and Delicious 62nd Annual Chicken Broil
Thursday, of course, was the Manchester Community Chicken Broil. It would have been pretty hard to miss if you came anywhere near the village limits as the population of Manchester more than quadrupled for the evening! With perfect weather, hundreds and hundreds of volunteers, and 9,500 chicken halves consumed, this year’s Chicken Broil was an […]
Manchester Township Board – “NO” on Oil Moratorium
The Manchester Township Board met last Tuesday evening at 7pm. Multiple township residents came out in anticipation of the board voting on a proposed moratorium on oil and gas drilling in Manchester Township. The moratorium was considered by the planning commission board in early June who voted unanimously to recommend that the township board vote […]
Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation to Invest Another $100,000 in Manchester – Year 4 Wellness Plan Approved
The Manchester Wellness Coalition was notified on June 22 that its Year 4 Wellness Plan, covering the period July 2015-June 2016, was approved for $100,000 in funding from the Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation (CWF). The Year 4 plan includes 13 programs, infrastructure projects, and other activities for the Manchester community, to help with our 5 Healthy […]
Preliminary Main Street Bridge Work to Start July 13
The westbound lanes of the Main Street bridge have been closed for more than a year now, with two-way traffic rerouted and weight restrictions increased due to the declining conditions of the infrastructure and deck. Repair or replacement has seemed to be a long time coming, but the end is now in sight. Starting next Monday, July […]
Changes Coming in Village Trash and Recycling Pickup
Two years ago, Manchester Village Council voted to leave the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority and subsequently contracted with a private firm for curbside recycling within the village. This change created a climate that made recycling more convenient and significantly increased village residents’ use of recycling service. When village administration began seeking bids for continued service, the […]
Inspection & Tests Reveal Tornado Siren Functioning Properly
After a devastating storm ripped through Freedom Township in the early hours of Tuesday, June 23, several residents questioned why the local tornado warning system, with a siren located atop the Village of Manchester water tower, had not alerted Manchester to the proximity of dangerous weather. Village Manager Jeff Wallace, in response to several calls […]
