No new COVID-19 cases last week!
Last week Manchester (zip code 48158) had its first week with no new COVID-19 cases since mid-February. In February we had one week with no cases between two waves of outbreaks. Other than that week, you would have to go back to last fall and the start of the first wave to find a week […]
First case of hantavirus in Michigan found in Washtenaw
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Washtenaw County Health Department are investigating the first confirmed human case of Sin Nombre hantavirus detected in Michigan. An adult female in Washtenaw County was recently hospitalized with a serious pulmonary illness from Sin Nombre hantavirus. The individual was likely exposed when cleaning an […]
Manchester area road work this week
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in 3 of the 4 townships this week. In Freedom Township: Beginning Wednesday, June 16th and running through June 23rd, Pleasant Lake Road between Schneider Road and Steinbach Road will have lane closures for resurfacing. In Manchester Township: Beginning Monday this week, Buss Road between […]
Graduating class showered with awards
Graduation is a time of excitement, relief, and anticipation for both seniors and their parents. Though it often seems unlikely that 13 years have passed by in a flash, graduation day officially marks that the time has certainly gone by and those little kindergarteners we shepherded off to school just the other day are now […]
Congratulations Class of 2021!
Manchester High School held its Class of 2021 graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon at 2pm, outdoors in the stadium. The Manchester High School Band played Pomp and Circumstance. The National Anthem was sung by the Manchester High School Choir, directed by Class of 2021 President, Jacob Mann who also gave the Tribute to Parents. High School […]
State approves Manchester's "Social District"
On Friday, the village received approval from the state to establish a social district in downtown Manchester. "Now, we must hustle to get ready," said Village President Pat Vailliencourt. Before the next DDA meeting on June 16, it is expected that the signage required within the district will be ready for DDA approval, in order […]
Water tower painting project nearly complete
After a seven-week process, Manchester's water tower is fully repainted and refurbished, ready to continue serving the community for years to come. "The tower itself was constructed in 1968 and has been painted a few times, both inside and out," said Thomas Thompson, superintendent of the water treatment facility. "According to state inspections, which […]
Alumni association awards local scholarships
submitted by Paul Heinrich, Manchester Alumni Association The Manchester Alumni Association is honored to announce the scholarships for these outstanding students of the Class of 2021. The Alumni scholarships are made possible by the generosity of so many people with a connection to the Manchester community. Because of this, each year we are able to […]
St. Louis Center embarks on new direction
Submitted by Joseph Yekulis, PR Director, St. Louis Center Effective June 21, 2021, St. Louis Center (SLC) is embarking on a new strategic direction aligned with Pope St. John Paul II’s “After Us” program; caring for people with intellectual and development disabilities (I/DD) who have aging parents. This idea came to fruition when the St. […]
Board of Commissioners pass racial justice-related resolutions
On June 2nd the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to commit all annual revenue from the taxation of marijuana to equity-based programming and initiatives in Washtenaw County. The tax is expected to generate over $200,000 in revenue every year. “We recognize the disparate negative impact the War on Drugs continues to […]
