All three Manchester Schools receive the MI HEARTsafe School Award
by Sara Swanson For more than a decade, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Department of Education, American Heart Association, Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young have awarded the MI HEARTSafe designation to schools that have taken the appropriate […]
PBS Detroit to feature Manchester author, playwright next month
by Marsha Chartrand “We’ve come a long way and our Journey with Mrs. Kelly keeps getting better,” says Breeda (Kelly) Miller. Mark your calendars for the Detroit PBS premiere of “Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home,” broadcast on the local PBS station on Monday, December 16, at 8pm. Woo-hoo! It’s really happening! And Manchester itself gets its […]
How did Manchester vote? 2024 local election results
by Sara Swanson The Manchester area, like the rest of the nation, went to the polls last Tuesday. Turnout was about the same as four years ago. Sharon Township had 78% turnout for this election, down from 80% four years ago but still higher than the 75% turnout in 2016. Bridgewater had 80% turnout, which […]
Donations needed for MUMC Rummage Sale
submitted by DeAnn Jose Manchester United Methodist Church’s Forgotten Christmas Rummage Sale is coming up. We hope you’ve been setting aside your no-longer-used Christmas and winter items for our annual sale. Please feel free to drop off donations at the church located at 501 Ann Arbor St during church hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from […]
Phase one of Manchester Township’s non-motorized pathway completed!
by Sara Swanson Phase one of the Township’s connecting pathway running west of the City is completed and with it, Manchester is one step closer to a trail connecting the City to Watkins State Park and County Preserve! Work began in September replacing a section of old sidewalk west of Carr Park and creating a […]
Shakespeare Club inaugurates its 2024–25 Season
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club On September 24, the Shakespeare Club opened its 2024–25 season with lunch at Cleary’s Pub in Chelsea where we caught up on news of our summer, including the news of the release of Paul Whelan, the son of Club member Rosemary Whelan. Chris Kanta, the club secretary, also distributed […]
Damian’s Craft Meats ready to submit finalized site plan
by Marsha Chartrand On Monday, October 14, Damian’s Craft Meats made its initial presentation to Manchester City Planning Commission to obtain approval for its site plan at 789 Hogan Rd (southeast corner of Hogan and Sooten roads). Principals Rosemary Linares and Damian Rivera propose to build a slaughterhouse and USDA-inspected meat-processing facility on the site, […]
Sharon Mills Park to become contiguous with land purchase
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) announced that it is in the process of purchasing an almost 2-acre parcel of land that will better connect the two portions of Sharon Mills Park, the only County Park in the Manchester area. Currently The Mill and the smaller portion of the park that […]
Gebauer named Washtenaw 100 Officer of the Year
by Marsha Chartrand “I’m pleased to announce that our own Sergeant Joel Gebauer was awarded as the 2024 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Washtenaw County last night at the Washtenaw 100 Dinner,” said City Manager Michael Sessions in a communiqué to Manchester City Council and staff on Friday, October 25. Gebauer was […]
St. Thomas Christian Preschool opens for 3 and up
submitted by Elissa Holleran Weidmayer Jesus said, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And He took them in His arms and blessed them, […]
