Kellie Dawna — exactly where she’s meant to be
by Marsha Chartrand There’s been more motion on Main Street recently with the reopening of Beauty by Kellie Dawna moving to the main level at 109 E Main St (former home of Dragonfly and Birch). “I’ve been an aesthetician and the owner of Beauty by Kellie Dawna for five years now,” says Kellie Stockwell Whitt, […]
Designs needed for canoe and kayak race T-shirt
by Sara Swanson The 59th Annual River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race is just around the corner on May 18 this year. Organizers have launched a design contest for this year’s race T-shirt design. The winner will receive a free T-shirt and a $50 gift certificate to the local business of their choice. The design […]
Pick up free seeds from the seed library at the MDL!
by Sara Swanson After being packed away for the winter months, the seed library is once again set up for self-service in the vestibule of the Manchester District Library (MDL), available whenever the library is open: Monday through Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Friday, 10am to 6pm; and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. The MDL is located […]
The Shakespeare Club considers glass
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Right now, instead of looking through your window, look at it. As Franci van der Schalie shared with the Shakespeare Club at its meeting on March 11, the glass in our windows, windshields, drinking cups, cookware, telescopes — such as the Webb and Hubble as well as the Hale […]
Firearm deaths overall & firearm homicides in Washtenaw decreased in 2024, firearm suicide numbers remain consistent
from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new 2024 Firearm Death Report on local firearm deaths. Firearm death rates in the county decreased from 2023 to 2024. “This report shows a promising decrease in local firearm deaths,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, Washtenaw County Health Department […]
City to undergo water infrastructure upgrades next week
submitted by the City of Manchester The City of Manchester has announced they will be installing new hydrants and water main valves beginning on March 31, 2025, continuing throughout the week. During this time, residents in affected areas will experience temporary water service interruptions. All impacted residents have already received notification letters and will receive […]
ALI returning to Manchester this spring with two new classes!
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Last fall, for the first time in its history, with help from Kathy Dimond at the Manchester District Library, Adult Learners Institute (ALI) offered two classes in Manchester. Held in the Village Room at the Library/Village Offices, the first class, a history of Manchester, consisted of two sessions. […]
Manchester Masons donate $3,000 toward MASCC’s new senior & community event center
by Sara Swanson Last Tuesday, the brothers of Manchester Lodge #148 F&AM met with Pat Vailliencourt and members of the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council to present a check for $3,000 to help them furnish their newly remodeled space. Vailliencourt stated, “We are thrilled with this generous donation. As we look at completion of the […]
State Senator Jeff Irwin calls Trump actions “reckless and illegal” at Manchester coffee hour
by Fritz Swanson State Senator Jeff Irwin, who represents the 15th district, including the City of Manchester, Manchester Township, and Bridgewater Township, in Lansing, held a coffee hour at Millie’s Coffeehouse on Main Street. The event was on Saturday, March 15, and ran from 11am until almost 1pm. About 20 people from across the district […]
Millie’s Coffeehouse extending hours & expanding menu
by Sara Swanson Millie’s Coffeehouse, located at 227 E Main St, announced that they have some exciting changes coming soon. Starting April 1, they are extending their hours Tuesday through Friday, continuing to open at 7am but closing at 5pm. In addition, starting the first week of April they will be adding a new food […]
