Village to vacate Well #2, in operation since 1931
by Marsha Chartrand While being proactive about Manchester’s water quality is a passion for Water/Wastewater Superintendent Thomas Thompson, it was still a bit of a shock when he learned a couple of months ago that the village’s oldest, but still-functioning, well was actually in pretty abysmal shape. “We have been working on our Capital Improvement […]
Meet new school board member Jeffrey White
by Marsha Chartrand Three qualified candidates filled out applications to be considered for the school board position left vacant last month by the resignation of Kody Naylor, who had served for a little over two years. Colleen Schoenfeld, Kathryn (Kate) LaVigne, and Jeffrey White were each considered carefully by the six remaining board members, who […]
Design selected for 57th Annual Canoe and Kayak Race T-shirt
submitted by the 57th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race planning team The 57th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race T-Shirt Design Contest had many wonderful designs submitted and a winner has been decided. The winning artist is Carissa Parr. The 2023 criteria were “something unique and original to reflect the Manchester community and the […]
Village DPW making progress on lead line replacement
by Marsha Chartrand After completing a total of 13 lead water-line replacements in 2022, the Manchester Village Department of Public Works has already replaced six this spring. The favorable warmer weather in the past couple of weeks has allowed the DPW, along with contractor Lester Brothers, to do the line boring more quickly and efficiently. […]
MHS Quiz Bowl Team competes at States, Kippnick earns First Team All State Award
by Sara Swanson The State Quiz Bowl Tournament took place on MSU campus on Saturday, April 15. The team started the morning very strong, winning all five of their matches. After lunch there were many nail-biting matches, but they ultimately ended the tournament 5–5. While they wished the day would have ended better, the team […]
New web-based farm preservation program moves to Washtenaw
submitted by Samantha Stokes, MIFarmLink Coordinator When you think of Michigan’s largest economic drivers, what comes to mind? Automotive has topped the list for decades, but agriculture is an important second. Michigan’s diverse food and ag system accounts for approximately $105 billion in economic activity annually. Though strong, the ag industry is contracting. Older farmers […]
WCSO March 2023 report of police services in the village
as reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of March there were 155 calls for service. During this time, 78 traffic stops were made, resulting in 39 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On March 17, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 100 block of W. Vernon Street for […]
WWRA hires education specialist
submitted by Shawn Personke, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) is pleased to announce that Karissa O’Quinn will be joining the team as the Education Specialist. “Karissa helped us with our EGLE (Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) and The Recycling Partnership grant-funded survey project last year,” said Marc Williams, recycling […]
Masking now optional at Chelsea Hospital
by Sara Swanson After three years, many of Michigan’s major health systems are making masking optional over the next week, including Chelsea Hospital. Chelsea Hospital posted on social media, “Starting Monday, April 17, masks will become optional at most of our care settings for patients, visitors, and colleagues. There are instances when a mask may […]
As another American is accused of ‘espionage,’ Paul Whelan still waits in Russian prison
by Marsha Chartrand On March 30, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on charges of “espionage.” The story was a familiar one to the family of Paul Whelan. Since Paul’s arrest in December 2018, former Marine Trevor Reed, who had been detained in Russia for 985 days, was released in a […]
