American 1 Credit Union announces 2023 scholarship availability for high school seniors
On February 10, American 1 Credit Union pledged $16,000 to the Community Involvement Scholarship Program to 16 high school students in 2023. Since the inception of the American 1 Scholarship Program in 2004, American 1 has provided $224K in scholarships to 224 students. American 1’s Skip-a-Pay program funds the scholarship program. The credit union allows […]
WCRC imposes early seasonal weight restrictions
submitted by the Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced its County-wide seasonal weight restrictions, effective February 8 until further notice. Seasonal weight restrictions have been in effect since Wednesday, February 8, 2023. A subsequent advisory will be issued when they are suspended. Most of the roadways under the Washtenaw […]
CRA takes disciplinary action against local area cannabis licensees
submitted by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs On February 10, 2023, administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions were released against adult-use/medical marijuana licensees in January, and are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s January 2023 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary actions include local marijuana businesses such as: Chelsea — […]
Riverfolk offers new opportunities to music and arts lovers in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand If you’re looking forward to summer and fall music events in 2023, listen up! The small and aging Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization board has, for a variety of reasons, decided that it will be disbanding. Back in 1989, Carol Palms and Bill Farmer had a vision to have a series of […]
Ice rink holds “grand opening“ and annual party
by Marsha Chartrand The newly christened “Bob & Sonja Rhees Memorial Ice Rink“ at Wurster Park was officially opened for business this week and the annual skating party hosted by the Manchester Men’s Club was serving up hot dogs, hot cocoa, and hospitality to all who attended on Saturday. The new designation for the rink […]
Free tax return help
by Sara Swanson It is once again tax time, but did you know that if you live in a low- or moderate-income household, are elderly, or have disabilities or limited English proficiency, you can receive free tax preparation? In 2021, Volunteer Income Assistance Program (VITA) returned over $1.42 million in refunds to Washtenaw County residents, […]
Village seeking to fill two office positions
by Marsha Chartrand The Village of Manchester is looking for two good people. After 21 years serving as Village Clerk, Julie Schaible has been planning to retire from her full time position in the Village Office as of the end of March. The original plan had been to back-fill this position with front-desk Account Clerk […]
UPI members and families eligible for scholarship
submitted by United Producers Inc. United Producers Inc. (UPI) is supporting the future generation through its scholarship program. UPI will offer up to 10 scholarships, each valued at $1,500, to deserving high school students pursuing higher education. Applicants can be a member or a child/grandchild of a UPI member. To be considered a member, a […]
City Charter moves to Village Council for approval next week
by Marsha Chartrand On Thursday night, January 26, a small audience of nine residents and property owners within the village gathered to hear the City Charter Commission make its final discussions, presentations, and decisions on the draft City Charter that will soon be delivered to the Governor’s office for approval. First, however, the finalized document […]
Manchester to lose another “local“ pharmacy
by Marsha Chartrand Just three and a half years ago, on July 19, 2019, Manchester residents learned that they would be losing their longtime local pharmacy. Despite much hard work to bring another pharmacy to the community, the building owners have not been successful in finding another to fill the vacant space on Main Street. […]
