Schools start off on a positive note — Keep the Wheel Rolling
by Marsha Chartrand “We have most assuredly rebuilt the wheel,” says school board member Michael Tindall, who last year teamed with Superintendent Brad Bezeau and MCS staff member Joe Walsh to find a way to improve morale within the district. “Morale in the district is greatly improved,” Tindall continued. “Life inside and outside the buildings […]
Broadband internet information for rural residents of Manchester Township
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer If you haven’t heard, residents of rural Manchester Township will have access to high-speed internet by the end of this year. This was made possible through our Township’s membership on the Broadband Task Force and Washtenaw County’s commitment to use a portion of their American Rescue Act funding in […]
Manchester Fair livestock auction results
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair Manchester Community Fair livestock auction buyers included Amcor, Bob and Lisa Blumenauer, Boullion Sales, Brian Kunzelman, C & S Lawncare, Cadillac Asphalt, Charles and Kara Hieber, Charlie Stephens, Chelsea Lumber, Chemical Solutions, Dave and Sue Kempher, Diuble Equipment, Duvall Farms, Eagle Valley Ag Advisors, Elite Construction, ER Lawn […]
Representative Dingell visits Manchester farms
by Sara Swanson Last week, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell visited three Manchester-area farms — Tantré Farm, Horning Family Farms, and Fusilier Farms — as part of a tour of farms in her district. On visiting farms in the Manchester area, she stated, “Western Washtenaw has many farmers, and understanding their businesses, their concerns, their needs, […]
Free school lunches available for all MCS kids
by Marsha Chartrand We all know the importance of healthy eating, and teaching our kids early how to eat well is critical to their future health. A new program in Manchester Community Schools, one that is being implemented statewide, is giving kids an incentive to make better choices when it comes to their school breakfasts […]
Sensory-friendly inclusion spaces coming to Clinton Township Public Library
submitted by Mary Gallup, director, Clinton Township Public Library Clinton Township Public Library has been awarded the LSTA Public Library Services Grant in the amount of $16,218. The project will begin on October 1, 2023. Funding from the grant will allow CTPL to build four sensory-friendly study cubicles along with a schedule of monthly technology […]
Washtenaw ISD’s new director to transform Career and Technical Education
submitted by WISD The Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) welcomes Dr. Ryan Rowe to its leadership as the district’s new Career and Technical Education (CTE) director. In this role, Rowe will be responsible for bringing strategic visioning and leadership to career development and the county’s efforts to provide high-quality CTE education programs, with a focus […]
WCRC announces retirement and hiring of new managing director
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission It is with mixed emotions that the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announces the retirement of Managing Director Sheryl Soderholm Siddall. Siddall has served as managing director of WCRC since 2018. During her tenure, she assisted in the development and continued success of the four-year county-wide road- and non-motorized […]
WCSO: AG Nessel reminds residents to watch out for scams following severe storms
From Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued alerts to help consumers know their rights, including how to avoid scams. Whatever the type of disaster, affected homeowners want to repair the damage right away to get back to a sense of normalcy. Unfortunately, that rush to repair one’s home often leads […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions through August 31 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Saline Waterworks Road in Freedom Township will have daytime road closures this week for limestone resurfacing. In Sharon Township, unpaved local roads will have intermittent lane […]
