2024 General Election Voters Guide for the Manchester Area
by Sara Swanson On Tuesday, November 5, Manchester Area residents will be able to vote at their usual polling place from 7am to 8pm. We reached out to local and area candidates running in contested races and gave them the opportunity to get their message out to the Manchester area. Candidates for positions higher than state […]
Donations needed again for Weekend Kids Meals program
submitted by Melissa Licavoli, Assistant Director, Manchester Community Resource Center School’s back in session, and so is our Weekend Kids Meals program! We’re continuing our mission to support Manchester Community Schools students who face food insecurity when they’re not at school. Currently, over 20 students receive meal kits every weekend. Want to make a difference? […]
MUMC parking lot once again available for sports parking
submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, Manchester Community Schools, and Rev. Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester Community Schools and Manchester United Methodist Church are pleased to announce that we have come to an agreement regarding the usage of the church parking lot through the end of June 2025. For the last 35 years, the […]
WCRC: Two culvert replacements this week
by Sara Swanson This week Washtenaw County Road Commission will replace two culverts in the Manchester area. On Monday, September 30, the WCRC will close Parr Rd between Geiske Rd and Bethel Church Rd in Manchester and Sharon Townships during the daytime hours to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take […]
Free Narcan harm-reduction kits and fentanyl test strips available at Manchester United Methodist Church
by Sara Swanson SRSLY Manchester is announcing the installation of a life-saving naloxone distribution box at the Manchester United Methodist Church (located at 501 Ann Arbor St), marking an important milestone in the community’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use. This free, accessible box will be available 24/7, offering […]
Caleb Coon profiled by WCC in recognition of STEM teaching honors
Editor’s note: Originally published in Washtenaw Community College’s Fall 2024 Launch Magazine. Republished here with permission. submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College Knowledgeable. Passionate. Those are some of the attributes that Caleb Coon, U.S. Navy veteran and Michigan Region 2 STEM Educator of the Year, recalls about his own instructors at Washtenaw Community College. “I experienced their […]
Clearing the way for opening day at Iron Creek Preserve
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Legacy Land Conservancy’s September 2024 E-News and is republished here with permission. Iron Creek Preserve is a brand-new nature preserve in Manchester Township that will open to the public sometime next year. by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy As soon as the ink dried on the paperwork […]
WCSO — August 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of August 2024 there were 123 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 73 traffic stops were made, resulting in 5 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On August 2, a Collaboration Deputy responded to […]
Chelsea Hospital Urgent Care transitioning out of ER into separate facility
submitted by Trinity Health Michigan Chelsea Hospital announced in May that its Urgent Care (UC) will move from its current location within the Emergency Department (ED) to the nearby Trinity Health IHA Medical Group office, next door on Old US 12. The transition will happen this Wednesday, September 25, and is intended to help Chelsea […]
What parents need to know this school year to protect kids from vaping
submitted by Laura Biehl, Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance As students across Michigan head back to school, the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance is urging parents to be vigilant about the growing threat of e-cigarettes. With 14% of Michigan high schoolers using e-cigarettes, according to the Michigan Youth Tobacco Survey, this issue remains […]
