Masks will again be optional in school — but not quite yet
It is probably safe to say that masks have been the single biggest source of discord in the Manchester Community Schools district this school year. When school started on August 30, the school board already had decided to make Manchester a "mask optional" district, but agreed that if the Health Department issued a county-wide mandate […]
Manchester Township discusses spending ARP funds, solar farm, and establishes Mike Miner Day at Oak Grove Cemetary
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The Manchester Township board held a workshop meeting before their regular board meeting on Feb. 8. Clerk Danell Proctor and Trustee John Seefeld were absent, but two members of the public were present. Most of the meeting was about how to spend the American Rescue Plan Act funds. $135,000 has […]
DECA team heads to state level competition
Members of the Manchester High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) students, coached by teacher Leslie Rollins, competed virtually in district finals during the first week of January. With Covid numbers too high to justify in-person competition at Eastern Michigan University as originally planned, that didn't discourage the MHS team members from putting their […]
Acorn board reacts to manager's departure
It is often a time of mixed emotions when someone departs from a position, especially one that they specifically created. And so it is with the announcement this weekend that Kenny Frost will be leaving Acorn Farmers' Market & Café for a new path (while still, we hope, remaining in the Manchester area!). If you […]
The New York Times digital access now available free with a MDL library card
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) now offers digital access to The New York Times (NYT) from any computer or device free with a library card. This brand new service provides basic digital access to the current day's paper and includes email newsletter subscriptions. Established in 1851, The New York […]
Disc golf coming to Manchester this summer
The Manchester Village Parks Commission has tossed around the idea of a disc golf course in one of the village parks for several years. It seems like this year, that idea may finally come to fruition. "We decided to jump on it quickly, before the opportunity was gone!" said Jeff Wallace, Village Manager. Commissioners had […]
Manchester Township winter taxes are due on February 14
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer Winter property taxes are due no later than February 14, 2022. After February 14th, an interest penalty fee will be charged. Payments are posted as received, not the date on which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been experiencing slow mail delivery; please take that […]
Tax case concludes between 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and City of Dexter
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation After nine years and more than 20 judicial actions, the courts have finally brought a conclusion to property tax disagreements between 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and the City of Dexter. In 2012, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) bought the Dexter Wellness Center from a for-profit business. Prior to the […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea launches new Urgent Care inside hospital Emergency Department
submitted by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced the launch of a new Urgent Care, conveniently located inside the hospital’s Emergency Department. Upon arrival to the Emergency Department and Urgent Care entrance, patients will be evaluated by St. Joe’s Chelsea medical personnel to determine whether they require an emergency room or an urgent care visit, […]
April 8 deadline for American 1 Credit Union 2022 scholarships
submitted by American 1 Credit Union On January 31, American 1 Credit Union pledged $16,000 to its Community Involvement Scholarship Program that will be awarded to 16 local area high school students in 2022. The application deadline for this year's program will be April 8. Funded by American 1’s Skip-a-Pay program, the scholarship program has […]
