Representative Dingell visits Manchester farms
by Sara Swanson Last week, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell visited three Manchester-area farms — Tantré Farm, Horning Family Farms, and Fusilier Farms — as part of a tour of farms in her district. On visiting farms in the Manchester area, she stated, “Western Washtenaw has many farmers, and understanding their businesses, their concerns, their needs, […]
Free school lunches available for all MCS kids
by Marsha Chartrand We all know the importance of healthy eating, and teaching our kids early how to eat well is critical to their future health. A new program in Manchester Community Schools, one that is being implemented statewide, is giving kids an incentive to make better choices when it comes to their school breakfasts […]
Sensory-friendly inclusion spaces coming to Clinton Township Public Library
submitted by Mary Gallup, director, Clinton Township Public Library Clinton Township Public Library has been awarded the LSTA Public Library Services Grant in the amount of $16,218. The project will begin on October 1, 2023. Funding from the grant will allow CTPL to build four sensory-friendly study cubicles along with a schedule of monthly technology […]
Washtenaw ISD’s new director to transform Career and Technical Education
submitted by WISD The Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) welcomes Dr. Ryan Rowe to its leadership as the district’s new Career and Technical Education (CTE) director. In this role, Rowe will be responsible for bringing strategic visioning and leadership to career development and the county’s efforts to provide high-quality CTE education programs, with a focus […]
WCRC announces retirement and hiring of new managing director
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission It is with mixed emotions that the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announces the retirement of Managing Director Sheryl Soderholm Siddall. Siddall has served as managing director of WCRC since 2018. During her tenure, she assisted in the development and continued success of the four-year county-wide road- and non-motorized […]
WCSO: AG Nessel reminds residents to watch out for scams following severe storms
From Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued alerts to help consumers know their rights, including how to avoid scams. Whatever the type of disaster, affected homeowners want to repair the damage right away to get back to a sense of normalcy. Unfortunately, that rush to repair one’s home often leads […]
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 August 31 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Saline Waterworks Road in Freedom Township will have daytime road closures this week for limestone resurfacing. In Sharon Township, unpaved local roads will have intermittent lane […]
Dance Arts of Manchester finds a permanent home with new studio space!
by Sara Swanson Laura Goodell, owner and instructor for Dance Arts of Manchester had been on the hunt for a location for her program’s studio. Last winter she found what she believed would be a permanent home for the program, renovating an old classroom in Caife Aspire (Nellie Ackerson building) into a beautiful dance studio. […]
Old National Bank welcomes new Banking Center Manager to Manchester
submitted by Jaime Guise, Old National Bank Old National Bank is pleased to announce that Kevin Sterling is rejoining the retail leadership team. Kevin will now serve as the Banking Center Manager of the Manchester location. Sterling will be responsible for business development efforts as well as providing leadership and supervision to the staff. Kevin […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: appointments to land-preservation committee, recycling bin cameras to be installed shortly
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 15 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and a few other members of the public. Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for July. There were 49 calls for service, including 21 EMS responses, four fires, and 15 HAZMAT incidents. The […]
