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). […]
Update on impact of federal funding freeze on WCCD
Editor’s note: In February we reported that Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) was impacted by the federal funding freezes with two programs most impacted being the Michigan Climate Smart Farms Project and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. In the June 2025 Conservation Update, their monthly e-newsletter, they give an update on the situation. from […]
GLPAPA coming to Manchester to paint
submitted by Joan S Harvey Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association (GLPAPA) is having a painting meet-up in Manchester on Saturday, June 21. If you drive through downtown, you probably will see painters set up around the bridge and boardwalk from 9am to 1pm!
Introducing Bootleg Brews — Manchester’s new drive-up coffee window
by Sara Swanson River Raisin Distillery, located at 480 W Main St here in Manchester, announced last week that we now have a new morning coffee option, and you don’t even need to get out of your vehicle for this one. Starting on Wednesday, June 4, the distillery now features Bootleg Brews. Joe Jarvis, owner, […]
Legion Auxiliary ends an era of 103 years of veteran support
by Marsha Chartrand As of June 11, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 117 will be turning in their charter, due to declining participation. This will mean the end of the auxiliary here in Manchester that started back in 1922 with Damma Davisson as the first president of the unit. The unit’s first priority was serving […]
Ribbon cutting at new senior/community center
by Marsha Chartrand “It was amazing,” said Mayor Pat Vailliencourt, who has coordinated the senior/community center project from both ends for well over a year. “There was standing room only for the ribbon cutting.” It was indeed an enthusiastic public who showed up at the Village Room on June 4 for a sneak peek of […]
Backyard chicken ordinance passes!
by Sara Swanson Four months after Manchester’s City Council agreed to consider an an ordinance to legalize backyard chickens, backyard chickens are legal! At their regular meeting last Monday, June 2, the council unanimously passed an ordinance allowing for residents to keep female chickens and quails in their backyards. It will go into effect July […]
Steven Head selected as next MCS superintendent
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent! Steven Head, former (retired) Superintendent of Onsted Community Schools, was unanimously selected by the board at their June 2nd special meeting. They have convened a contract negotiations committee and they are working with Head to finalize an offer with the goal […]
Pleasant Lake treated for invasive and nuisance aquatic weeds
by Sara Swanson In 2013, Freedom Township’s board voted in favor of establishing a Special Assessment District (SAD) to fund a lake management program for Pleasant Lake. This lake management project controls invasive and nuisance aquatic weeds, specifically Eurasian Milfoil and Starry Stonewort, through chemical treatment to the lake followed by additional spot applications as […]
