State grant provides $300,000 toward lead line replacements
by Marsha Chartrand The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently announced $65.9 million in MI Clean Water Grants to help communities upgrade water infrastructure and protect health and the environment. The City of Manchester was the recipient of a $300,000 grant, earmarked by State Sen. Jeff Irwin and obtained through the […]
Sen. Jeff Irwin holds coffee hour in Clinton
by Marsha Chartrand At a coffee hour hosted by the Clinton Township Public Library on February 17, State Senator Jeff Irwin, who represents the City of Manchester, Manchester Township and Bridgewater Township, started off talking about Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently released budget projections for the 2024–25 fiscal year, noting that this early start would help […]
Catch the WAVE: Ride free in February!
by Melissa Licavoli You might remember when there were WAVE shuttle signs in town. That shuttle route has been discontinued at least until ridership is increased, but WAVE still services Manchester city as well as Manchester, Sharon, Freedom, and Bridgewater townships, offering door-to-door service for Manchester residents to anywhere in Washtenaw county. The dispatchers will […]
Manchester Township board discusses blight, agriculture, and fire trucks
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the February 13 board meeting except Krista Jarvis and John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, planning commission chair Mike Walter, Manchester city mayor Pat Vailliencourt, and several other members of the public. There were public comments about continued blight issues on Lakeside […]
One School, One Book
submitted by Widad Luqman, Principal, Luther C. Klager Elementary School and Director of Manchester Early Childhood Center Luther C. Klager Elementary School has always been a beacon of educational excellence. This year, the school has taken a significant step forward in promoting literacy among its students. Melissa Yekulis, Ellen Supers, Miranda Joynt, and Elizabeth Caron […]
Manchester Community Schools Foundation disbanding
by Theresa Herron, Manchester Community Schools Foundation As I write this, the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) is riding off into the sunset. Well, sort of. The current trustees are all parents of kids who attended the Manchester school district, but all of those kids have graduated (and one trustee has grandkids who have graduated). […]
MHS Jazz Ensemble performs in Mason
by Sara Swanson On Tuesday, February 6, the Manchester High School Jazz Ensemble led by Jared Throneberry traveled to Mason, Michigan, to take part in the MSBOA District 8 Jazz Festival along with 19 other bands. In addition to performing and participating in a clinic, they got to watch the Michigan State University Jazz Octet […]
MDL has new kids’ books on the shelf, thanks to Manchester Lions Club (photos)
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library is so grateful for the generous support of the Manchester Lions Club! Their recent donation funded an expansion the MDL youth collection with all these great titles and more. Visit the library and take a look at these books in person! MDL is located at […]
Health Department investigates two Washtenaw hepatitis A cases
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department In light of two new local cases of hepatitis A, Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding community members to make sure they have been vaccinated against hepatitis A. The two-dose vaccine series is highly effective at preventing infections. Vaccination is recommended for everyone, especially anyone at increased risk of […]
Sharon Valley Road closure this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission In Sharon Township, Sharon Valley Road (over River Raisin) between Sharon Hollow Road and Meyers Road will close this week for soil boring for permit work. The suggested detour is Sharon Hollow Road to Pleasant Lake Road to Meyers Road. The work is expected to take about a week and […]
