MCS holding forums to discuss Zero Mill Increase, Bond Renewal ballot proposal
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Manchester Community Schools superintendent Manchester Community Schools Zero Mill Increase, Bond Renewal ballot proposal and election is taking place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, throughout the Manchester Community Schools district. This Zero Mill Increase, Bond Renewal ballot proposal will go to all of the voters on this day for their consideration […]
Marti’s Salon keeps a Manchester tradition going
by Marsha Chartrand Back in 1982, Marti (Fielder) Bondy was a young hairstylist looking for a place to work in her hometown of Manchester. She was fortunate to find that Dorothy Moore — also a Manchester native — was getting ready to sell her business, Dorothy Mae’s Beauty Shop. Marti worked for Dorothy for three […]
Introducing the new Luther C. Klager Elementary principal and director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Manchester Community Schools superintendent It is with great excitement that Manchester Community Schools welcomes Widad Luqman as our next principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center. The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education approved her hiring at the August 16, 2023, Board of Education […]
Paul Whelan featured in Russian propaganda video
by Marsha Chartrand Drama continues to follow the case of Paul Whelan, an American who has been wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly five years. He was falsely accused of “espionage” and sentenced to 16 years in what is considered, even by Russians, to be a notorious prison camp. “The inmates of this prison are […]
WCSO: July 2023 report of police services in the village
submitted by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of July there were 162 calls for service to the Manchester collaboration. During this time, 85 traffic stops were made resulting in 14 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month included: On July 13, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions through September 8 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. In Manchester Township, Ayers Road between County Line and Wellwood Road, and Kirk Road between Schleweis Road and Tracey Road will have intermittent lane restrictions through September […]
“Mrs. Kelly” heads back to Ireland, and more!
by Marsha Chartrand Breeda Miller has a lot on her mind this month. First, she’s getting ready for her trip to Ireland September 18–29. She’s taking along friends and family for a tour of the Emerald Isle, and while she’s in the neighborhood, so to speak, she will present one performance of her play, Mrs. […]
Schools start off on a positive note — Keep the Wheel Rolling
by Marsha Chartrand “We have most assuredly rebuilt the wheel,” says school board member Michael Tindall, who last year teamed with Superintendent Brad Bezeau and MCS staff member Joe Walsh to find a way to improve morale within the district. “Morale in the district is greatly improved,” Tindall continued. “Life inside and outside the buildings […]
Broadband internet information for rural residents of Manchester Township
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer If you haven’t heard, residents of rural Manchester Township will have access to high-speed internet by the end of this year. This was made possible through our Township’s membership on the Broadband Task Force and Washtenaw County’s commitment to use a portion of their American Rescue Act funding in […]
Manchester Fair livestock auction results
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair Manchester Community Fair livestock auction buyers included Amcor, Bob and Lisa Blumenauer, Boullion Sales, Brian Kunzelman, C & S Lawncare, Cadillac Asphalt, Charles and Kara Hieber, Charlie Stephens, Chelsea Lumber, Chemical Solutions, Dave and Sue Kempher, Diuble Equipment, Duvall Farms, Eagle Valley Ag Advisors, Elite Construction, ER Lawn […]
