WCRC roadwork
Washtenaw County Road Commission crews are winding down this year’s projects and will be found working countywide on various roads throughout the month of December. Most of this work will involve dead tree removal and will only cause intermittent lane restrictions. A delayed start on drainage and forestry work in Freedom Township, on Esch Road […]
Toys for Tots continues in 2023
by Marsha Chartrand Once again this year, the Manchester Township Fire Department is sponsoring Toys for Tots to help families in need in the Manchester area. Boxes will be appearing at hosting businesses throughout the community during the week, and new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at any of the locations: Chuck’s Auto Repair, […]
What do YOU want for Christmas?
by Marsha Chartrand You know it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas when the Santa Mailbox arrives on the streets of Manchester. For the past few years, the mailbox has found a comfortable residence in the alley on Main Street, located between Dance With Heart Studios and the Comerica/Main Street Suites building. And each […]
Shovel your sidewalks; keep our community safe
by Marsha Chartrand With Sunday’s snowfall, it’s a perfect time to remind residents and business owners within the City that there is a snow-removal ordinance in place. Cpl. Keith DeZwaan, ordinance officer for the City of Manchester at WCSO Station 4, is hoping to see compliance with the City ordinance by all business owners and […]
WCSO — October 2023 report of police services in the village
as submitted to Village of Manchester by Lt. Alan Hunt During the month of October 2023 there were 159 calls for service. During this time, 102 traffic stops were made, resulting in 40 citations. During the month of October, there were no significant incidents that posed a risk to the public within Manchester Village. Ordinance […]
Men’s Club Christmas tree sale
by Marsha Chartrand If you thought November 15 was an important “opening day,” you haven’t been paying attention to the real Opening Day here in Manchester. Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — has become the traditional opening day for the Men’s Club Christmas Tree sale, and once again in 2023 it was a […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue to host charity bazaar
by Marsha Chartrand While doing your local Small Business Saturday shopping this weekend, don’t forget to stop at the Freedom Township Hall, where Happy Hearts Feline Rescue, a local nonprofit cat rescue, is planning a very special holiday bazaar! From 1 to 5pm on Saturday, November 25, you can shop in style at the HHFR […]
Lions Club International Invites Children to “Dare to Dream”
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On Monday, November 13, 2023, the Lions Club of Manchester awarded local Manchester students cash prizes for the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. This year’s theme is “Dare to Dream” and the first-place local Manchester winner, Madeline Zahner, will go on to compete at Lions district level, then if selected, […]
Manchester Township reviews fire report, commissioner changes, and city challenges
Submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the November 14 board meeting except Krista Jarvis. Also present were Fire Chief Bill Scully and other members of the public. There were public comments about activities at Iron Mill Pond and the condition of Wolff Road. Scully provided the monthly report for October. There […]
Lions Club needs volunteers for Kids Christmas
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club Kids Christmas has been a Manchester tradition for many years, starting back with the Civic Club, taken over by Kiwanis along with the Lions, and now run solely by the Manchester Lions Club in conjunction with Manchester Family Services. It takes a host of volunteers every year to […]
