WCSO May 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of May there were 163 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 79 traffic stops were made, resulting in 17 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On May 6, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the […]
71st Manchester Chicken Broil serves 7,000 dinners!
by Sara Swanson With perfect weather, a great turnout, and a huge number of volunteers, Manchester held its 71st Chicken Broil on Saturday. Co-chairperson, Jeff Mann stated, “It was a great day yesterday! Our numbers were up a little from last year and were right around 7,000 dinners. We did have more people eating on […]
STI report shows increase in chlamydia in Manchester
by Sara Swanson A new chlamydia and gonorrhea report from the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) shows a promising decrease in overall Washtenaw County cases but the Manchester area is headed in the wrong direction, with an increase in chlamydia in the Manchester area. The overall rate of chlamydia cases in Washtenaw County decreased 6% […]
WCRC: Roadwork this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission will be continuing roadwork in our area this week. In Freedom Township, Steinbach Rd between Saline Waterworks Rd and Bethel Church Rd and Esch Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Altenbrent Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions between July 22 and July 26 for gravel resurfacing. […]
Filing deadline looms for 4 school board positions
by Sara Swanson While many residents are voting through the mail or preparing to vote in person in this summer’s state primary, the deadline is approaching to file to run for school board in November. On November 5, 2024, four positions on the school board will be up for vote. They are non-partisan positions so […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: speeding on Austin Rd, progress on Watkins Lake Trail
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 9 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully; deputy fire chief Mike Kouba; planning commissioners Carl Werner and Mike Walter; and a few other members of the public. Fire chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for May. There […]
Show off your hobbies and collections at the Fair!
submitted by Sandra Wiitala The 79th Manchester Community Fair is fast approaching, and that means we have three more weeks to gather projects (or work on some new ones) for entry in the Exhibit Building at the Fair! This is an opportunity for Adults and kids to show off your cool collections, your unique hobbies, […]
Teijin Automotive Technologies in Manchester recognized with safety award
submitted by Kim Zitny, Teijin Automotive Technologies Teijin Automotive Technologies announced the winners of its eighth annual Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Awards program. Teijin’s Manchester facility, located on West Austin Road in Manchester Township, was one of five facilities awarded the 2023 EH&S Sustainability Award. This is the top award, given only to facilities […]
Dan Budd appointed to fill vacant school board seat
by Sara Swanson At the June 12, 2024, Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting, the board accepted the resignation of board secretary Jeff White. After posting the opening, receiving applications, and conducting interviews, they selected Dan Budd to fill the vacant seat. Budd will be sworn in as a board member and take […]
$50 adoption fee this month at Humane Society of Huron Valley
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) From July 8 to 31, adopting an adult cat or dog (over 6 months of age) at HSHV will only be $50, thanks to sponsorship from BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness. “Empty the Shelters” will be taking place in […]
