Free Gazebo Concerts return for 2024!
by Sara Swanson A Manchester tradition, the free Thursday night Gazebo Concerts in Wurster Park, has returned for another summer! Although it was very hot and thunderstorms were moving through the area last Thursday, they held off long enough for Henry Budd to successfully kick off this season’s line-up. This Thursday, June 27, from 6:30pm […]
What’s new at the 2024 Chicken Broil?
by Marsha Chartrand We all know what’s traditional about the Manchester Chicken Broil. A half chicken slowly broasted over charcoal pits by well-trained volunteers. A secret-recipe coleslaw. A bag of chips. A radish (or two or three). A roll and butter. Add a bottle of water (Eeew, remember when it was a carton of warm […]
Shaun Andring announces bid for Freedom Township Board Trustee
submitted by Shaun Andring Republican Shaun Andring, a resident of Freedom Township, has announced his candidacy for a Trustee position on the Freedom Township Board of Trustees. Shaun and his wife have owned property in Freedom Township for 11 years, built their home, and have lived there eight years. They are the proud parents of […]
Opening on the school board, applicants needed
submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools At the June 12, 2024, Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of MCS Board Secretary Jeff White. As of this date the Manchester Community Schools has one board of education vacancy which must, by law, be filled within 30 […]
Manchester Township Board discusses fire issues, ongoing blight, and parking lot
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the June 11 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, planning commissioner Carl Werner, and several other members of the public. Fire chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for May. There were 44 calls for service, including 19 EMS responses, three fires, and […]
WCRC roadwork in our area this week: fog seal, dust control, and more
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a preventative maintenance fog-seal project in Sharon and Manchester Townships on Sharon Valley Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and the County line; Pleasant Lake Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and M-52; and Sharon Hollow Rd between Austin […]
Safety tips for visiting carnivals and amusement parks
submitted by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Summer is here, and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) wants to ensure that Michiganders are safety-minded when visiting one of the state’s many carnivals and amusement parks. “Protecting people is top of mind for all of us at LARA, even when […]
A passing of the baton in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Music Program
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools is losing a titan of the Music Program this week as longtime music director Jared Throneberry is retiring. With almost three decades of championing the music and arts in the community, you can imagine that those are huge shoes to fill. Thankfully, the district has hired an exceptional replacement […]
Manchester’s suicide rate drops, but still highest in county
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a new Suicide Report detailing local suicide data trends through 2023. Read the report at https://bit.ly/sr529. Overall Washtenaw County suicide death rates suggest a promising decrease in recent years and overall the suicide rate among Washtenaw County residents continues to remain below both the Michigan and national […]
Mental Health and Public Safety Millage to be placed on ballot for renewal
from Washtenaw County At the June 5, 2024, Board of Commissioners Meeting the Board voted 8–1 to place the renewal and restoration of the Mental Health and Public Safety Preservation Millage on the 2024 General Election Ballot. The millage, which was first passed by voters with a 2–1 margin in 2017, has expanded community mental […]
