WCSO: December 2022 report of police services in the village
submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office During the month of December 2022 there were 166 calls for service. During this time 101 traffic stops were made, resulting in 38 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On December 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 100 Block of E. Main for a […]
“Dutch the Farmer“ becomes new mascot for the Manchester Community Fair
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Fair has a mascot, “Dutch the Farmer,“ and while he’s definitely “new,“ he’s already developed some history in the community. On December 18, a Facebook post announced that the fair would like to invite a “new member“ and needed the community’s help. Who should be the new mascot? After just […]
Employment opportunity: CRC hiring Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator
by Sara Swanson Last week we reported in the article introducing Carol Wotring, the recently hired new executive director of the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC), that the CRC was planning to add a second paid full-time position. They’ve posted the position and asked for our help in spreading the word. Are you looking for […]
EHM Senior Solutions earns 2023 Great Place to Work certification
submitted by EHM Senior Solutions Great Place to Work Institute™ and its senior care partner, Activated Insights, have honored EHM SENIOR SOLUTIONS in Saline with certification as a Great Place to Work. The certification process involved surveying 100% of employees from across EHM Senior Solutions locations and evaluating more than 60 elements of team members’ experiences on […]
Yellow ribbon project for Paul Whelan
by Marsha Chartrand “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree“ may not be as familiar a song as it once was, but most people recognize the yellow ribbon as a long-standing symbol of support for an absent or missing loved one. Especially during the Gulf War, there was a profusion of yellow ribbons […]
Charter commission seeks community input
by Marsha Chartrand The newly elected City Charter Commission has completed its work of developing a City Charter for Manchester and as the next step of the ongoing process will be holding a public information meeting to present the results on Thursday, January 26, at 6pm in the Village Council Chambers. The Commission is asking […]
Manchester Township January 10, 2023, board meeting report
by Sybil Kolon All board members except John Seefeld and Mike Fusilier were present at the January 10 township board meeting. Also present was assistant fire chief Mike Kouba and a few other members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly fire department report for December. There were 49 calls for service during the month. […]
Manchester District Library updates hours for the new year
submitted by Manchester District Library Beginning on January 12, 2023, the Manchester District Library (MDL) will remain open until 8pm on Thursdays. Located in the old Ford factory building at 912 City Rd (M-52), MDL is proud to serve the Village of Manchester, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Village of Clinton and Clinton […]
New Washtenaw County Board sworn in; leadership committee elected
submitted by Washtenaw County A new board was seated last Wednesday at the first Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting for the year and term. The meeting was opened by Clerk Lawrence Kestenbaum, who also administered the Commissioners’ Oaths of Office. While all nine commissioners took the oath, two brand new commissioners joined the Board […]
Dingell, Fitzpatrick reintroduce bill expanding Medicare hearing-aid coverage
submitted by Rep. Debbie Dingell’s office WASHINGTON – Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) recently reintroduced the bipartisan Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids for beneficiaries. Medicare does not currently cover hearing aids, which have an average price of about $2,500. “Hearing aids aren’t a luxury; they […]
