Why aren’t lost dogs getting back home in Washtenaw County?
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) Dogs getting lost in the Washtenaw County area haven’t been so lucky lately. The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) says it is seeing its lowest return-to-owner rate in years. HSHV, the only shelter in Washtenaw County and Plymouth for stray animals, has seen a significant decrease […]
Laura Seyfried retiring from CRC
by Sara Swanson Laura Seyfried is retiring after 12 years as executive director of the Community Resource Center. “Self-diagnosed” as a connector, recognizing needs, people, strengths, who can help, and how to use that for the greater good, comes naturally to her. She put that strength to use not only for individual clients, but for […]
Two MHS students qualify for International Career Development Conference
by Sara Swanson Nine members of the Manchester High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), coached by teacher Leslie Rollins, competed at the state-level competition March 9 through 11 in Detroit. Two of the nine students, Miranda Austin and Meghan Somerville, qualified to go to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC), both in the […]
MHS places third in Tri-County Quiz Bowl tournament
submitted by Jared Throneberry, Manchester Varsity Quiz Bowl On Thursday, March 9, the Manchester Varsity Quiz Bowl team participated in the annual 2023 Tri-County Regional Quiz Bowl tournament in Ann Arbor and came home with a third-place finish. Of the seven matches played, Manchester only lost to Chelsea and Howell while defeating Dexter, Washtenaw Christian, […]
7/8 Band and High School Band earn first division ratings
by Sara Swanson On March 2, 3, and 4, the Manchester Bands hosted and participated in the 2023 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 8 Band and Orchestra Festival. Both the 7th/8th Grade (7/8) Band and the High School Concert (HS) Band earned a superior first division rating, which qualifies them to participate in […]
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. […]
