WCRC to resurface McCollum Road in 2025
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced $9.4 million in investments, improving approximately 37 miles of paved and unpaved roads across Washtenaw County during the 2025 construction season. These important projects are made possible through a combination of funding sources, including the 2025–2028 Four-Year County-Wide Roads and Non-motorized Millage, […]
Free tax help comes to Manchester
submitted by Carol Wotring, director, CRC Local residents can access free tax preparation services now until April 3 through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a joint initiative by Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC), United Way of Southeast Michigan, and the Accounting Aid Society. Our dedicated CRC volunteers have received specialized IRS training as […]
New weight restrictions on Sharon Hollow Road bridge
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Effective Friday, February 7, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission has reduced the load rating on the Sharon Hollow Road bridge over River Raisin, between Sharon Valley Road and Bethel Church Road in Sharon Township. It has been reduced to 42/67/76 due to structural deterioration. A schedule for maintenance at […]
Making progress on senior/community center
by Marsha Chartrand There is daily progress being made on the new Senior/Community Center located on the lower level of City Hall, 912 City Rd, and the contractor is planning for an April occupancy date. “Next week, the schedule is for plumbing and electrical installation,” said senior director Pat Vailliencourt. “After that, things will move […]
Growing interest in historic homes leads to class and possible reactivation of Manchester’s Historic District Commission
by Sara Swanson Manchester resident, realtor, and historic home enthusiast Jaimie Schmidt has recognized over the past few years a resurgence of what she likes to call “What’s old is cool again,” and with this interest in everything old has come a renewal of interest in old houses. Schmidt, who is on the board of […]
Superintendent Bezeau announces he is leaving the district in June
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community School families received a message Friday afternoon with a letter from superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau letting them know that he will not be requesting an extension of his current contract with the district and that he will be leaving the district on June 30, 2025. He stated, “After much planning […]
Jared Throneberry honored with MSBOA Emeritus Status
submitted by Jenna Kezelian, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Music Director Every year the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) selects recently retired teachers to be honored with Emeritus Status from the organization. This year, former music director at Manchester Community Schools, Jared Throneberry, was among those honored with this prestigious award. Candidates must be […]
Manchester Senior Lunches switching to using in-county caterers
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) announced last week that it is in the process of moving all Home Delivered and Senior Café Meal programs to local caterers that provide meals made within Washtenaw County beginning this month. In Manchester, Senior Café Meals are facilitated by the Manchester […]
Manchester Community Health Fair to become a yearly event
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator The Manchester District Library would like to extend a big thank you to the Manchester community and all of our health fair participants for joining us at the Manchester Community Health Fair of 2025. On Saturday, January 25, the Village Room under the Manchester District Library turned […]
Fugate twins place fourth in U.S. Figure Skating Championship
by Marsha Chartrand It was a triumphant week for the Fugate twins, ending with a pewter medal and current ranking of fourth place in the nation for their efforts in ice dancing at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championship, which ran January 20–26 in Wichita, Kan. Afterward, Warren, Clara, and their mom, Michelle Fugate, boarded […]
