City DPW sets manhole cleaning schedule
by Marsha Chartrand “We have spent a lot of money and done a lot of talking this year, about water and sewer infrastructure in the city,” said City Manager Michael Sessions. “We have many pipes in town that have been identified as problems and the inefficiency of the system is costly to the end user […]
Twentieth Century Club to focus on National Parks next year
submitted by Diane Du Russel, Twentieth Century Club The Twentieth Century Club has completed their 2023–2024 program, “Let’s Eat.” Oh, did they have an interesting year! Started with a potluck then every month featured recipes and samples of delicious foods. There were pasties, German potato salad, assorted Jell-Os, and sweet cabbage. And finished with delectable […]
Shakespeare Club meets
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club From her collection of Shakespeare videos, Rosemary Whelan enabled the club to enjoy The Merchant of Venice at its meetings on March 12 and 26. Al Pacino is the miserly albeit somewhat sympathetic Shylock, who, through the brilliant efforts of Portia (played by Lynn Collins) and the merchant Antonio (played […]
Around the World with Math and Science Night
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Teacher, Klager Elementary School On Friday, April 26, Klager hosted Around the World with Math and Science Night. Thanks to a passionate team of Klager and high school volunteers, families were treated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) learning all around the world in the Klager cafeteria. Children learned about […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
by Sara Swanson This week Washtenaw County Road Commission will be working in our area in Manchester and Sharon Township. In Manchester Township, Schleweis Rd between Bowens Rd and Boetger Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions through May 6 for forestry. In Sharon Township, local and primary soft-surface roads will have intermittent lane restrictions through […]
State Sen. Jeff Irwin holds coffee hour in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand About 10 constituents attended to hear updates from Lansing from Sen. Jeff Irwin and Rep. Carrie Rheingans in the Village Room on the lower level of the Manchester District Library. Unfortunately, Rep. Rheingans was taken ill with Covid last weekend and was unable to attend, but her staff liaison Ryan Bartholomew was […]
MHS Mountain Bike Team proposes formation of new Manchester trails
by Sara Swanson Manchester High School has a new high school mountain bike team! The Rolling Dutch team is open to 6th through 12th graders this year and is coached by Christian Burrell, who has more than 10 years of experience coaching high school mountain bike teams in three different states (Utah, California, and Idaho). […]
Project RED (Rural Education Days) this week!
submitted by Nancy Thelen The 34th annual Project RED (Rural Education Days) will be held April 23, 24, and 25, 2024, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. This activity is sponsored by Washtenaw County MSU Extension, Washtenaw Conservation District, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau, and the Washtenaw Farm Council, with support and partnership from many agricultural […]
Digital Dislocators make it into finals at Worlds!
submitted by Andy Galicki, Manchester Digital Dislocators The official 2024 season has finally come to an end, but the Digital Dislocators have ended it on a high note! This week the team traveled all the way to Houston, Texas to take part in the FIRST Robotics World Championship where 600 teams from around the planet […]
Klager’s new clothes/shoes recycling bin: a year-round fundraiser!
by Sara Swanson You may have noticed a new green bin near the Luther C. Klager Elementary School parking lot. What is up with this bin? It is in fact a new, year-round fundraiser that will help raise money for Klager! Widad Luqman, principal of Klager Elementary and director of Manchester Early Childhood Center (housed […]
