Senior citizens meal and bus programs receive emergency funding to get back on their feet
by Marsha Chartrand After months of uncertainty regarding their meal program, deliveries, programming, and transportation, the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council can rest easier with a small cushion of financial stability thanks to the determined efforts of Village President Pat Vailliencourt and Village Manager Michael Sessions, along with the help of Washtenaw County Administrator Greg […]
Manchester could soon become home to marijuana dispensary
by Marsha Chartrand When medical marijuana became legal in Michigan by votes of the public in 2008, and recreational in 2018, communities across the state needed to make a choice: To allow retail dispensaries in their community, or not? On both occasions, Manchester Village Council and the surrounding township boards all opted out of the […]
Ice safety tips — with weather variations, pay attention before venturing onto the ice
submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Marine Safety Section reminds people to be aware of ice conditions before they travel onto a frozen body of water. Before venturing onto the ice, tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Relaying your plan can help […]
A Community Treasure: Chelsea’s Adult Learners Institute (ALI)
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Chelsea’s Adult Learners Institute Chelsea’s Adult Learners Institute (ALI) owes its existence to a model developed by a Rhodes Scholar in 1972 known as the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI). With the help and support of the newly elected mayor, Ann Feeny, in 2004 Maurine Nelson suggested this program and found a vibrant […]
Will Manchester create its own police department?
by Marsha Chartrand It has been nearly 40 years since the Village of Manchester first contracted with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) to provide police services for the village. Prior to that time, there was a Manchester Police Department, that was headquartered in the village offices that were then located in the old village […]
Missing year of Manchester Enterprise located!
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s longest-running newspaper, The Manchester Enterprise, began publication in 1867 and was published weekly until being consolidated into a county-wide publication, Washtenaw Now in 2014, which ceased publication altogether in 2015. In 2017 we announced that in collaboration with the Manchester District Library, the Manchester Mirror would be hosting digitized editions of The […]
WCSO: November 2022 report of police services in the village
from Washtenaw County Sheriff Office During the month of November, there were 150 calls for service. During that time, 87 traffic stops were made, resulting in 59 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during November include: On Nov. 3, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of Auburn Street for a report of […]
Adopt a pet free at Humane Society of Huron Valley
submitted by The Humane Society of Huron Valley Animals don’t have a time limit at The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV), but they still can’t wait to find a home. So HSHV is rolling out a new initiative to help them get one faster. For animals who’ve been at the shelter longer than normal, […]
$2.3 million awarded to fill gaps in youth mental health care
submitted by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Washtenaw County’s Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage Advisory Committee has awarded $2.3 million over three years to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to fill gaps in youth mental health programming. The grant will give schools and parents additional support to respond to unmet youth mental […]
Home Toxics Center temporarily closed to prepare for new year
submitted by Washtenaw County You make the Home Toxics Center a success! The Home Toxics Center aims to make a difference in the Washtenaw County community by safely disposing of or recycling residents’ home toxics for no cost. In 2021, the Home Toxics Center had more than 4,000-weekday drop-offs — an 85% increase in drop-offs […]
