Details released on proposed mine bordering Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
by Sara Swanson We reported in our last edition that Norvell Township has received an application for a proposed 900-acre aggregate mining operation that would border Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (Watkins Lake SPCP). Though the mine would be located fully in Norvell Township, Watkins Lake SPCP spans both Norvell and Manchester townships. […]
Manchester seniors were busy at the senior center and beyond in December
submitted by Patricia Vailliencourt, Manchester Senior Citizens Council December was a busy month at our Manchester Senior Center. Lots of fun and hard at work volunteering to provide services to our community. On December 12 almost 30 of us rode the WAVE bus to Turkeyville to enjoy a great lunch and a performance of “The […]
Chelsea Proving Grounds delivers 650 lbs food and more to Manchester CRC
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director In December, the Manchester Community Resource Center received 650 pounds of food and non-food essentials this holiday season from Chelsea Proving Grounds management and union staff. Keith organized the drive and, along with Andy and Ellis, delivered an impressive haul of everyday necessities, including condiments, meal kits, paper towels, […]
December school board meeting update: bus grant research continues, Tom Johns recognized, surveys going out soon
by Melissa Yekulis The most recent Manchester Community Schools board meeting took place on Monday, December 15, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center at 6pm. All board members were in attendance, with one board member joining later in the meeting. The meeting began by approving the meeting minutes from the November 17 board meeting, […]
Dingell announces she’s running for reelection
by Sara Swanson The Manchester area’s congressperson, Debbie Dingell, announced that she has filed for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. She represents Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District, which includes all of Washtenaw County and parts of Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne counties. She is running for her seventh term. Dingell stated, “There are many issues […]
Wise & Well: Mother daughter duo bring social-emotional support for children and families to Manchester
by Sara Swanson Manchester has a new option for social-emotional help for children, teens, and families right here in downtown Manchester, and it’s being provided by faces you may recognize. Mother-daughter duo and Manchester residents Katie and Pamela McClure have opened Wise & Well on Main Street. Katie is a Licensed Master of Social Work […]
Luther C. Klager completes Annual Cereal Drive
submitted by Melissa Yekulis For two weeks the families and children at Luther C. Klager Elementary School participated in their annual Cereal Drive for the Manchester Community Resource Center. This year’s cereal drive was sponsored by Mr. Peterson and Mrs. Villarreal’s second grade classes. The children made flyers and commercial videos to encourage their peers […]
MHS students present at Student Technology Showcase at state capitol
submitted by Laura Biehl, AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase Students from Manchester Jr/Sr High School were among the student teams selected to showcase cutting-edge and innovative technology demonstrations from their classroom at the state capitol. The 24th annual AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase took place Tuesday, December 2, in the capitol’s Heritage Hall visitor center. Presented by […]
Gravel mine bordering Watkins Lake State Park proposed in Norvell Township
by Sara Swanson Local environmental organizations are raising the alarm after Norvell Township Board announced late last month that they’ve received an application for a proposed 900-acre aggregate mining operation from American Aggregates of Michigan, Inc. out of Dearborn. Of particular note is that the operation would border Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, […]
Manchester Township Board meeting: update on Watkins Lake Trail, PC Daubner stepping down after 23 years of service, and more
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the December 9 board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioners Jim Carpenter and Carl Werner, and a few members of the public. There were public comments about the ongoing blight on Lakeview Drive and a proposed sand-and-gravel mining operation […]
