Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association issues statement on school shootings and safety
submitted by Washtenaw ISD After the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association (WSA) is issuing a statement on school shootings and safety. The WSA represents the superintendents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District and the nine public school districts in Washtenaw County: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Chelsea School District, […]
Opportunity for seniors to volunteer in classrooms
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Washtenaw County’s Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is currently recruiting income-eligible individuals, ages 55 or older, for a rewarding opportunity to provide educational support and mentorship to youth in local schools, daycare settings, Head Start Programs, and other youth facilities throughout the county. Volunteers receive a […]
Canoe/Kayak Race a great success!
submitted by Sybil Kolon for the Canoe/Kayak Race Committee The 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race is in the books. This year, the weather on the third Sunday in May was awesome. The river was not too high or too low. Eighty-two canoes and kayaks completed the course. The best time was 34:12 by […]
Consumers Energy announces site work at M-52 station
by Marsha Chartrand Consumers Energy will be doing work on its Reg Station at 10951 M-52 starting May 23 and going through the week of July 22. During this time, there will be construction vehicles and workers on-site. In addition, on May 27, the company will be venting odorized gas from the station. “During this […]
Legion Auxiliary seeks support
by Marsha Chartrand Once a year, the American Legion Auxiliary seeks donations from its friends for poppies, the memorial flower of the American Legion and Auxiliary. In years past, the Legion and Auxiliary members stood at various locations throughout the village and asked for donations. For the past two years, due to Covid concerns, they […]
Parks Commission updates Carr Park sign
by Marsha Chartrand; photos courtesy Pat Vailliencourt The beautiful sign at Carr Park was faded and weathered after seeing many years of the Michigan elements, and citizen Dwayne Vailliencourt decided to do something about it. Last fall, the sign was removed from its posts, and Vailliencourt spent the winter repainting and refurbishing the sign that […]
Washtenaw County earns National Achievement Award for preserving natural areas
submitted by Washtenaw County Washtenaw County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The national award honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) purchases ecologically significant natural areas to ensure their preservation for the benefit of all […]
Manchester Township discusses varied business at May meeting
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the May 10 township board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, zoning administrator Carl Macomber, and several members of the public. A few members of the public made statements in opposition to the utility-scale solar energy project proposed at Sharon Hollow and Herman […]
WCRC roadwork this week
Starting on Monday, May 23, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a preventative maintenance chip seal project on Pleasant Lake Rd. between Schneider Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. in Freedom and Lodi Townships, and Parker Rd. between Pleasant Lake Rd. and Scio Church Rd on the border of Freedom and Lodi Townships. The […]
Intentional damage at site of future disc golf course
On Tuesday morning, May 9, Village officials discovered there had been damage to the work being done to prepare for the disc golf course in Chi-Bro Park. Despite the enthusiasm for the project among the Village staff, Council, and Parks Commission, it’s evident there are some people who are less than thrilled with the planned […]
