CRC has funds to help with basic needs
submitted by Carol Wotring, Director, Community Resource Center The United Way of Washtenaw County has awarded the Community Resource Center with a Consumers Energy Foundation Grant to help with the basic needs of Manchester-area residents who meet the ALICE profile. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. Grant funds must be used for […]
Dingell, Walberg lead Michigan delegation in urging FDA to address chemotherapy drug shortages
by Marsha Chartrand Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Tim Walberg (R-MI) last Thursday led the Michigan Congressional delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to urge the Administration to take immediate action to mitigate the effects of the nationwide shortage of chemotherapy medications. Every member of […]
57th annual canoe and kayak race a great success
submitted by Caiden Kippnick Sunday was a beautiful day for the 57th annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe & Kayak Race, keeping its uncontested claim as the second-longest continuously running river race in North America. Thank you to the organizers and all of the volunteers required to make this event possible. An extra-special thanks goes out […]
Michigan Department of Education visits MCS
by Marsha Chartrand What would you do if the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) was visiting the Washtenaw Intermediate School District and emailed to let you know they’d like to come at 9am the next morning to visit Manchester Community Schools to “see the great things being done here”? Well, if you’re Dr. Bradley Bezeau, […]
MDL adds new summer fun kits to Library of Things collection
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As nice spring weather brings more folks outside, the Manchester District Library (MDL) is making sure that summer fun kits are ready for checkout. New outdoor recreation items include: Pickleball Set (4 paddles and 4 balls with carry case) COMING SOON! Disc Golf Starter Set (driver, mid-range, and putter […]
Fun(d)-raising with historic crafts
submitted by Annette Siffin, Manchester Area Historical Society The Manchester Historic Craft Project at the Blacksmith Shop Museum is an organization that demonstrates and encourages hands-on experience with historic crafts: blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, rug-hooking, etc. and as a result is building a community of interested people. Recently, we held a Sunday event for the sorting […]
WCRC roadwork in Manchester & Bridgewater Twp
Starting Monday, May 22, Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing roadwork in Bridgewater and Manchester Townships. In Bridgewater, Hogan Road, between Old Pit Entrance, 3,168 feet north of Allen Road, and Logan Road, will have intermittent lane closures for limestone resurfacing. Likewise, Hack Road between Neblo Road and the Saline Township Line will have […]
WCSO: April 2023 report of police services in the village
as reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of April 2023 there were 140 calls for service. During this time there were 81 traffic stops made, resulting in 39 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month of April include: On April 1, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 400 block of […]
Beeman hosts Racial Equity and Social Justice Town Hall in Saline
by Sara Swanson District 3 County Commissioner, Shannon Beeman led a Racial Equity and Social Justice Town Hall on Tuesday, May 9 in Saline’s City Hall. After a slide show defining equity, panel members gave examples of the efforts of Washtenaw County to achieve equity in their areas of expertise. In addition to Beeman, the […]
SRSLY Manchester initiative offers mental health tips from teens to teens
submitted by Alexandra Duranczyk, SRSLY Manchester On May 3, 2023, SRSLY Manchester asked students to answer three questions about mental health. These questions were answered by 7th – 12th grade Manchester Junior and Senior High School Students. The goal of asking the questions was so that their peers could see the answers and apply the […]
