Election petitions due in July for Village Council, City Charter Commission
by Marsha Chartrand This year’s elections in the Village of Manchester will look somewhat different from past years. Village Council representatives have in recent years been elected in even years, for rotating four-year terms. In 2020, three trustees and the Village President were elected. This year, on November 8, 2022, three (3) trustee positions will […]
The Primary election is coming up! Who is running in our area?
by Anne Adams The 2022 Michigan State Primary election is August 3 and campaigns are in progress. After a 2020 Census delay, Michigan’s newly redrawn congressional and legislative district boundaries (as created by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Committee) were legalized in March of 2022. The finalized district maps can be explored at https://www.michigan.gov/micrc. Michigan […]
Columns of fire near M-52?
by Sara Swanson If you drove to Chelsea this weekend, you may be wondering what the two loud, large columns of fire, visible from M-52, were. During a recent inspection, Consumers Energy discovered a valve issue that needs to be fixed at their Chelsea Valve Station located on M-52, south of the intersection with I-94. […]
WCSO — May 2022 report of police services in the village
During the month of May there were 176 calls for service. During this time 67 traffic stops were made, resulting in 29 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On May 3, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to Chi-Bro Park for a Malicious Destruction of Property incident. An unknown suspect(s) had damaged […]
Manchester fairy garden tour 2022 winners announced
submitted by Manchester Farmers Market The fairies have landed all over Manchester, and maps are available at Acorn! Join us in a three-mile tour from the west side to the east side of Manchester, exploring beautifully decorated fairy gardens throughout our village. We welcome all fairy folk, gnomes, and nature gifts. All are welcome to […]
Chelsea Hospital, Mood Lifters to offer mental health program for young adults
submitted by Marie Knoerl, Mood Lifters Starting on June 9, young adults living in communities in Chelsea Hospital’s service area have the opportunity to participate in a mental wellness program, entirely online, at a minimal cost to themselves through Chelsea Hospital as part of its response to increasing mental health needs in Michigan communities and […]
Children entering preschool or kindergarten? Hearing and vision screening is mandatory
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school. The Washtenaw County Health Department offers free office appointments for hearing and vision screenings throughout the summer for children entering school in the fall. Appointments are currently available through August 2022. Call 734-544-6786 […]
Menthol and flavored tobacco products harming health
submitted by Beth Ann Hamilton, Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department is working to share information about the harms of menthol and other flavored tobacco products with a goal of building community support for banning flavors, reducing addiction, and saving lives. Menthol has a minty flavor that creates a cooling sensation when used. […]
WCRC dust control operation on unpaved Manchester Township roads
Unpaved local roads throughout Manchester Township currently have a dust control rolling operation projected to last through June 17.
MHS Class of 2022 graduates!
by Marsha Chartrand The Senior Class of 2022 graduated from Manchester High School on the sunny Friday evening of June 3, with all appropriate fanfare. Parents, extended family, friends, band, school staff, and administration all gathered to wish this class, which has spent more than half of its high school years under the shadow of […]
