Reduce home water use, protect waterways from runoff with rain barrels from WCCD
submitted by Dru Mark-Wilson, Washtenaw County Conservation District Outreach coordinator The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) Rain Barrels & Supplies sales have returned in 2023. The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters, and related supplies available to the public to purchase for water catchment systems and composting systems. These supplies promote systems that encourage conservation of […]
New flexible seating offers options for first graders
by Marsha Chartrand What’s worse than a wiggly class of first graders who are stuck sitting in straight-back chairs? Probably a classroom with a majority (14, to be exact) of wiggly little boys who are stuck sitting in straight-back chairs! That’s what new first-grade teacher Ms. Deidre LaPointe was faced with during her first weeks […]
MCS hires John Wilkins as new Athletic Director
by Sara Swanson Superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau announced last week the hiring of a new athletic director. He stated, “The Manchester Community Schools proudly announces the hiring of John Wilkins as our new Athletic Director. John was approved to be the new Athletic Director and Dean of Students at Manchester Jr./Sr. High School at the […]
Would you like to buy some Girl Scout Cookies?
by Marsha Chartrand For all the fans of Girl Scout cookies, there is good news! Girl Scout Cookie sales have started in the Manchester area as of this weekend. Have you been dreaming about the creamy chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy cookie of the Tagalongs or the cool burst of mint combined with smooth chocolate […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation launches Working Well
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation If you are an employer in the 5 Healthy Towns region, you are invited to take advantage of Working Well, a new no-cost initiative to promote workplace well-being and create a culture of wellness at your organization. “Employment and health are inextricably interconnected,” says Steve Petty, 5HF […]
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 […]
