Yes, Okeys are still on the move … but what about Snoopy?
by Marsha Chartrand Long ago and far away, a young family fulfilling their military obligation in San Diego, California, were visiting their parents on Grossman Road in Manchester. As they drove down West Main Street, they caught sight of a mailbox in the shape of a Snoopy doghouse, with a cut-out Snoopy atop the roof. […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: digitizing old township records, gravel road improvements, and a funding request from WAVE
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at a special meeting on June 13 to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds the township received, approximately $270,000. The board reviewed possible funding of several items that had been considered at the previous special meeting in February. Decisions on several items were […]
Chelsea Hospital awards grants to CRC, St Louis Center & WAVE
by Sara Swanson Chelsea Hospital announced today that it has awarded nine grants totaling $170,269 to community-based organizations in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. These organizations have been targeted with investments to further improve the health and well-being of local residents living and working in communities served by the hospital. Two Manchester area organizations […]
Dingell Applauds House Passage of Resolution in Support of Paul Whelan
submitted by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s office Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) last Wednesday applauded the House passage of H. Res. 272, calling on Russia to immediately release Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018. Dingell co-led the resolution with Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11), and represents both Novi, where Whelan lived before being detained, […]
WCRC road week this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to be doing road work in the Manchester area in the coming week. In Sharon Township, Meyers Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions from June 5 – 22 (extended) for drainage & forestry. Unpaved primary and local roads will have […]
Manchester Chicken Broil — a source of community pride
by Marsha Chartrand There are many recipes for the long-standing success of the Manchester Chicken Broil. Of course, most would say that #1 is the world-famous chicken dinner with the almost-equally famous coleslaw. And there’s the aroma of the chicken slowly roasting on the pits. There’s the camaraderie of running into old friends who come […]
Freedom Township family farm protected forever
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy A scenic 226-acre family farm bisected by Pleasant Lake Road in western Washtenaw County is now permanently protected by Legacy Land Conservancy. Locust Hill Farm, conserved thanks to the efforts of siblings from the Kress family, consists of idyllic farm fields, a classic German-style dairy barn, a picturesque farmhouse, and […]
Local band releases new album
by Marsha Chartrand Grant Reiff has been writing, singing, and playing music all his life, but he’s just now releasing his first full album with his new band, The Riflemen, and he’s pretty excited about it. Having recorded albums in the past with other bands, he sees this one as special, because the band is […]
Christmas in the Village and Community Garage Sale are happening!
by Sara Swanson The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a special meeting on Wednesday evening as a follow-up to one held in the beginning of May specifically to address the community events in need of volunteers and how to organize them if they are to continue. The good news is that Christmas in the Village and […]
Three Manchester-area culvert projects awarded ARP funds through the County
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County announced last week that Water Resources Commissioner’s Office (WCWRC) has awarded a total of $784,000 to aid in local stormwater improvements, flood control, and water quality projects. Through funds made available from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) allocation to the county, WCWRC has committed a total of $2 million […]
