Manchester Township Board meeting: CRC presentation, warming center discussed
by Sybil Kolon All board members except John Seefeld were present at the March 14 township board meeting. Also present was fire chief Bill Scully, assistant fire chief Mike Kouba, Dave Tamagne, Carol Wotring, Carl Werner and Matthew Bednarski. Dave Tamagne, president of the board of the Community Resource Center (CRC), and its executive […]
WCSO January – February 2023 report of police services in the village
provided by Washtenaw County Office of the Sheriff During the month of January 2023 there were 166 calls for service. During this time, 105 traffic stops were made, resulting in 37 citations. There were no significant incidents to note during the month of January that posed a risk to the general public or were noteworthy […]
Former Sheriff’s deputy and social worker launches 2024 campaign for Washtenaw County Sheriff
submitted by Dyer2024.com Last week, Alyshia Dyer formally launched her 2024 campaign for Sheriff in Washtenaw County. Dyer, a University of Michigan–trained social worker who spent 10 years as a deputy sheriff in Washtenaw, held a virtual launch party attended by more than 50 community members, local officials, and supporters. In honor of Women’s History […]
Take the Washtenaw County Community Health Survey
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department is inviting residents to share what they think about health in our county by taking the Washtenaw County Community Health Survey. The survey will help the Health Department, community partners, and local health care providers better understand the needs of our community, establish health priorities, […]
Seasonal Weight Restrictions suspended
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) suspended the Seasonal Weight Restrictions as of Friday, March 17, 2023, at 6am. The Seasonal Weight Restrictions went into effect February 8, 2023. Typically, each spring, in accordance with the state law, the Road Commission reduces the weight and speed limits for trucks. […]
Jazzercise instructor celebrates 25 years in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand It’s said that if you do what you love, and love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Well, Lynette Cannon might actually have a “day job“ at the University of Michigan, although these days it’s working part-time from home, but the job she loves, and […]
State Sen. Jeff Irwin visits Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand “In some ways, it feels more challenging to be part of the majority (on the Senate floor) this year,“ said Sen. Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor, who is starting his second term in the state Senate this year. “It’s still a lot of chaos, and a lot of fires to put out; […]
DPW begins second and final round of winter-storm brush removal
by Marsha Chartrand With storm damage from ice and heavy wet snow just 10 days apart in late February and early March, the Village Department of Public Works has had its hands (and its trucks) full, clearing brush that has fallen in residents’ yards. New equipment, including a grapple hook and a bobcat, has been […]
Tea Tasting & Positive Reflections at the MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Nichole Jensen from Hand and Heartwork shared her Tea Tasting & Positive Reflections at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Monday, March 6. Many gathered for the camaraderie and guided introspection while enjoying a sampling of locally blended, organic herbal teas! Participants were able to relax, sit, and sip while learning […]
Senior center making progress
submitted by Pat Vailliencourt for the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council Last summer, the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (MASCC) was on the brink of discontinuing its services. COVID had taken its toll, drastically reducing our membership and income. Yet, as we all know, some fixed expenses continue. Thankfully, we received some amazing responses to […]
