New boutique store, Dragonfly and Birch, opening on Main Street!
by Sara Swanson Dragonfly and Birch is a new boutique store on Main Street opening Wednesday, July 19. The shop features the creations of artists and artisans from around the state of Michigan whose work focuses on nature and sustainability. Merrill Guerra, the store’s owner, creates home décor and smaller furniture items from pieces that […]
Vintage Flea opens with music, flowers, and lots to see
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been a few weeks since the “teaser” signs have appeared in the window of the former pharmacy building with some intriguing merchandise selections and a “Coming Soon” announcement for the Vintage Flea. It has been a family affair for Jennifer Miller as she’s persuaded her husband, Jerry, to be her chauffeur […]
Manchester Township discusses blight issues, cargo containers on private property, and security system for recycling bins
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 11 board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and a few other members of the public. Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for June. There were 42 calls for service, including 20 EMS responses, two fires, and eight […]
100 Chicken Broil meals distributed to CRC clients in need
submitted by Melissa Licavoli, Community Resource Center Thanks to a grant provided by the Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development, as well as to a generous private donation, the Community Resource Center was able to offer a Meal Voucher Program for the 70th annual Chicken Broil. One hundred tickets were distributed to 38 […]
WCRC Road projects July 17–21
by Marsha Chartrand The Washtenaw County Road Commission continues its work in the Manchester area this week, with new and ongoing projects in Manchester, Freedom, Bridgewater, and Sharon Townships. In Bridgewater, dust control operations will affect many unpaved local roads with intermittent lane restrictions. This work is expected to continue through July 27. Manchester Township […]
Manchester Township officials seek input on land preservation options
submitted by Manchester Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission Last year there was strong opposition to an application to install a utility-grade solar facility on Sharon Hollow Road, both north and south of Herman Road. One of the primary objections was that such a facility was not consistent with a major goal of the […]
Manchester celebrates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library’s 200 millionth book milestone!
submitted by Shannon Brown, Manchester Chapter of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Dolly’s gifting a special bookmark to seven children in her Imagination Library program as part of “200 Million Reasons to Celebrate.” Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter in The Imagination Library legacy — celebrating 200 million books gifted globally […]
“All Together Now!” … 3 fun events at the MDL (photos)
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth The end of June was busy at the Manchester District Library (MDL), celebrating the mid-way point through the Summer Reading Program, “All Together Now,” with multiple activities embracing that theme! Monday evening, June 26, at 6pm, the very talented Joy Matthews shared how to create beautiful wall art with vintage jewelry, […]
Broadband work begun in Manchester and Bridgewater Townships. Pleasant Lake’s broadband about to come online!
submitted by Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners The Washtenaw County Broadband Project is making great strides in 2023. Last September, the Board of Commissioners allocated $14.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to broadband expansion in an effort to get all areas of Washtenaw County connected to high-speed, reliable internet. “The global pandemic put […]
WCRC roadwork this week in the Manchester Area
There will be Washtenaw County Road Commission roadwork in all four townships this week. It should be completed for the most part in the first half of the week, but the timeline is weather dependent. In Manchester Township, Herman Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and Deer Valley Rd will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions […]
