New Community Garden fences are up!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Community Garden After many years, the fences around the community garden to keep out wildlife were worn beyond repair. Thanks to two wonderful groups, new fences are installed. First, the Manchester Wellness Coalition approved the use of $5,500 from their allocation from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation funding to purchase new fencing […]
Preserving Rural Character in the Manchester Area: A forum for local officials and residents
submitted by Sybil Kolon Last month we started this series with a message from the Manchester Township Board and Planning Commission. I have been asked to take the lead on a monthly forum focused on what we can do locally to preserve our rural character. This is intended to be a forum for the entire […]
Return of Gazebo Concerts brings back audience!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library presented the third of the 2023 summer Gazebo Concerts last Thursday in Wurster Park. The weather was perfect and with the Emanuel Ice Cream Social in luring distance, there was a great turnout for Kenji and Tim who played traditional dance and Americana tunes. There will be no […]
MIFarmLink pilot budget funding is a big win for local farmers, ag economy, and land use
submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, Washtenaw County Conservation District With the signing of state budget legislation this week, a $100,000 grant has been approved for the Washtenaw County Conservation District for a MIFarmLink pilot project to help keep local farmland in active production. The budget funding was secured by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) — a farmer herself, and the […]
Catch Up Washtenaw: Don’t Wait, Vaccinate!
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Vaccination rates among local kids have fallen. This leaves children and our community at risk for preventable diseases and outbreaks. Washtenaw County Health Department is offering two vaccination events to catch kids up before they start school, preschool, or daycare. Recommended vaccinations must be completed (or waived) before school […]
It Takes a Millage: Local funds transform lives, expand services, and foster positive change
submitted by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health County leaders recently shared Washtenaw County Community Mental Health’s 2022 Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage impact report. This report shares outcomes driven by the voter-approved millage, which generates roughly $6 million annually for mental health services. In 2022, these investments expanded local access to mental health […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be working on forestry, gravel resurfacing, and dust control in the Manchester area this coming week. In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will have intermittent lane restrictions through Friday for forestry and gravel resurfacing. Unpaved local roads in Freedom will continue […]
Laundromat owner sounds off on new venture
by Marsha Chartrand Paula Denton has owned “The Mat” (aka Jam’n’Suds Factory Laundromat) for almost 2 1/2 years now, and she has enjoyed the experience so much that she’s taken on a new venture that’s right in line with her interest in music. When she learned of a possible vacancy just a few doors down, […]
Your kids should exhibit at the Fair!
submitted by Sandra Wiitala The 78th Manchester Community Fair is fast approaching, and that means we have one more week to gather projects (or work on some new ones) for entry in the Exhibit Building! This is an opportunity for you and your kids to show off your cool collections, your unique hobbies, and your […]
KOI Drag Racing at the Fair
submitted by Steven Harvey, Manchester Community Fair Anyone with an itch to go fast can register their vehicle and should do so. Manchester Community Fair has KOI Drag Racing returning to this year’s amazing fair line-up. KOI Drag racing offers a class for anything that has wheels and a motor. Do you have something that […]
