WCRC roadwork in Manchester area extended
Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue doing roadwork in the Manchester area in the coming week. In Sharon Township, Meyers Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions through June 29 (extended) for drainage and forestry. Unpaved primary and local roads will have intermittent lane restrictions for dust […]
Alumni Association awards scholarships
submitted by Betty Cummings The Manchester High School Alumni Association held its 144th annual reunion at Manchester High School on Saturday, June 17. During the evening of reminiscing, $16,000 in scholarships were given to 12 high school graduates.
Staff and administration look back on a good year, forward to more teamwork
by Marsha Chartrand A chaotic 2021-22 school year that damaged morale and public relations, marked a low point for Manchester Community Schools, especially the Junior/Senior High School. Staff, administrators, and students left the district at an alarming rate amid dissension about masking, disciplinary actions, parental responsibility, and other issues. School board and administration stepped in […]
Yes, Okeys are still on the move … but what about Snoopy?
by Marsha Chartrand Long ago and far away, a young family fulfilling their military obligation in San Diego, California, were visiting their parents on Grossman Road in Manchester. As they drove down West Main Street, they caught sight of a mailbox in the shape of a Snoopy doghouse, with a cut-out Snoopy atop the roof. […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: digitizing old township records, gravel road improvements, and a funding request from WAVE
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at a special meeting on June 13 to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds the township received, approximately $270,000. The board reviewed possible funding of several items that had been considered at the previous special meeting in February. Decisions on several items were […]
Chelsea Hospital awards grants to CRC, St Louis Center & WAVE
by Sara Swanson Chelsea Hospital announced today that it has awarded nine grants totaling $170,269 to community-based organizations in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. These organizations have been targeted with investments to further improve the health and well-being of local residents living and working in communities served by the hospital. Two Manchester area organizations […]
Dingell Applauds House Passage of Resolution in Support of Paul Whelan
submitted by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s office Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) last Wednesday applauded the House passage of H. Res. 272, calling on Russia to immediately release Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018. Dingell co-led the resolution with Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11), and represents both Novi, where Whelan lived before being detained, […]
WCRC road week this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to be doing road work in the Manchester area in the coming week. In Sharon Township, Meyers Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions from June 5 – 22 (extended) for drainage & forestry. Unpaved primary and local roads will have […]
Manchester Chicken Broil — a source of community pride
by Marsha Chartrand There are many recipes for the long-standing success of the Manchester Chicken Broil. Of course, most would say that #1 is the world-famous chicken dinner with the almost-equally famous coleslaw. And there’s the aroma of the chicken slowly roasting on the pits. There’s the camaraderie of running into old friends who come […]
Freedom Township family farm protected forever
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy A scenic 226-acre family farm bisected by Pleasant Lake Road in western Washtenaw County is now permanently protected by Legacy Land Conservancy. Locust Hill Farm, conserved thanks to the efforts of siblings from the Kress family, consists of idyllic farm fields, a classic German-style dairy barn, a picturesque farmhouse, and […]
