Shakespeare Club inaugurates its 2024–25 Season
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club On September 24, the Shakespeare Club opened its 2024–25 season with lunch at Cleary’s Pub in Chelsea where we caught up on news of our summer, including the news of the release of Paul Whelan, the son of Club member Rosemary Whelan. Chris Kanta, the club secretary, also distributed […]
Damian’s Craft Meats ready to submit finalized site plan
by Marsha Chartrand On Monday, October 14, Damian’s Craft Meats made its initial presentation to Manchester City Planning Commission to obtain approval for its site plan at 789 Hogan Rd (southeast corner of Hogan and Sooten roads). Principals Rosemary Linares and Damian Rivera propose to build a slaughterhouse and USDA-inspected meat-processing facility on the site, […]
Sharon Mills Park to become contiguous with land purchase
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) announced that it is in the process of purchasing an almost 2-acre parcel of land that will better connect the two portions of Sharon Mills Park, the only County Park in the Manchester area. Currently The Mill and the smaller portion of the park that […]
Gebauer named Washtenaw 100 Officer of the Year
by Marsha Chartrand “I’m pleased to announce that our own Sergeant Joel Gebauer was awarded as the 2024 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Washtenaw County last night at the Washtenaw 100 Dinner,” said City Manager Michael Sessions in a communiqué to Manchester City Council and staff on Friday, October 25. Gebauer was […]
St. Thomas Christian Preschool opens for 3 and up
submitted by Elissa Holleran Weidmayer Jesus said, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And He took them in His arms and blessed them, […]
Meet Colleen Schoenfeld, school board candidate
submitted by Colleen Schoenfeld My name is Colleen Schoenfeld and I am running for the Manchester Community School Board in this upcoming November 5 general election. I am taking the opportunity to introduce myself to the community for those I’ve not yet met. I moved to Manchester in 2019 and have two of my three […]
Worth Repeating requesting photos of military members and veterans for window
submitted by Susan Fielder Worth Repeating will be honoring our military men and women. In appreciation for their service their photographs will be displayed in our window beginning November 11, and each will receive a 50% discount on one store item between November 13 through the 16. Please contact (734) 972-5652 or sfielder@umich.edu to send […]
Rain garden to add beauty, functionality to Kirk Park
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester is very fortunate to have one of its own helping to create a new landscape close to downtown that will improve the future of the entire community. Lisa DuRussel is a landscape architect, professor, and member of the University of Michigan Ginsberg community. She is a trailblazer in the ecological and […]
Glass recycling bins removed from behind Manchester Township Hall
by Sara Swanson Do you use the recycling bins behind the Manchester Township Hall? You may have noticed that that there is a change recently in what you can recycle there. Glass has always needed to be separated into its own bin, but recently that bin was removed. Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority explained, “The designated […]
Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution honor Revolutionary War veteran in Manchester ceremony
submitted by Denise Frost, historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution On October 13, 2024, at 2pm at Oak Grove Cemetery, the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR and DAR) honored American Revolutionary War veteran Dr. Eleazer Root, who served at West Point, practiced medicine for over 45 […]
