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 25 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Unpaved local roads in Freedom Township will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions for dust control through August 24. Kirk Road between Tracey Road and M-52 […]
Manchester Eye Care celebrates 30 years
by Marsha Chartrand In a lot of ways, it doesn’t seem to Dr. Julie Marvin-Manders as though much time has passed at all. “Thirty years has gone fast,” she says. “All of a sudden, I’ve bought a building and remodeled it a couple of times; my kids are grown; and now I have Jessie here […]
Meet MCS’s new special education supervisor
submitted by Brad Bezeau, superintendent of Manchester Community Schools It is with great excitement that we announce the hiring of our new Manchester Community Schools Special Education Supervisor, Rachel Tierney. Rachel worked with the district last year as our School Social Worker, and we look forward to her leadership in this critical area for us. […]
Summer camps thrive at Klager, Riverside for 2023
by Marsha Chartrand A summer full of fun, coordinated by Katie Altherr, has been happening at Klager Elementary School ever since school let out in June. Summer Camps have thrived again this year for kids in grades K–6, winding up in Week 7 with a special project that will be a part of Manchester Community […]
Eagle Scout project helps American Legion with flag collection
by Marsha Chartrand “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” (Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremony, U.S. Flag Code.) The American Legion Post 117 has traditionally carried out flag-burning ceremonies, most recently last November (see […]
Lodi resident announces candidacy for 22nd Circuit Court
submitted by Jinan Hamood Jinan Hamood, a leading criminal defense and family attorney, announced her campaign for the Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court seat being vacated by the Hon. Timothy P. Connors. In her announcement to supporters, Jinan said, “I care deeply about justice in Washtenaw County, and have dedicated my career to helping those […]
Road work this week in the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson This week roads in Freedom Township and Manchester Township will both have intermittent lane restrictions for road work. In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will have intermittent lane restrictions through August 19 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Unpaved local roads in Freedom Township will continue to have […]
Chicken Broil completes commitment to Chi-Bro Park improvements
by Marsha Chartrand Last Tuesday, the Chicken Broil presented the Village of Manchester with a check for $20,000 as their second-year commitment to the completion of the pickleball courts at Chi-Bro Park. “The Chicken Broil committee authorized $40,000 total; $20,000 last year and $20,000 from this year’s Chicken Broil proceeds,” explained Jeff Mann, co-chair of […]
Kathy O’Mara named Grand Marshal for 2023 Fair Parade
by Marsha Chartrand Kathy (Rose) O’Mara was born and raised in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High School with the class of 1978. She attended Washtenaw Community College then continued at Eastern Michigan University for her bachelor’s degree. She taught in Manchester her entire career, teaching kindergarten, first-, second-, and fourth grades for 33 years. […]
Thoughtful reflections in a not-so-simple world
by Marsha Chartrand A former resident of Manchester who is also a former volunteer wrestling coach at Manchester High School under coach Steve Vlcek, has written a book, Gathering the Quiet, that is available on Amazon and is also featured in the Brooklyn Library. (It will also soon be available at the Manchester District Library.) Although it’s […]
