Village fall leaf pick-up continues as weather permits
Brush pickup is over for the year, as of the first week in October. And you know it’s really fall when you see piles of leaves raked (or blown) out to the streetside or curb. In Manchester, that means it’s time for the Village DPW and helpers to come by with their trucks and pick […]
Blood testing doesn’t reveal widespread elevated lead levels in Manchester’s children
In light of the public notice of lead found in the tap water of some of the village homes with lead service lines, the Washtenaw County Health Department offered free blood lead level tests for young children and pregnant women in Manchester on October 22. Their nurses did 28 tests that day. While most were […]
Emanuel to hold fundraising raffle for upgrades to the church
submitted by Janet Goodell Emanuel United Church of Christ is having a raffle, with the proceeds going to EUCC Renovation Campaign. This campaign is raising money over the next couple years for extensive renovation, including updated restrooms and an elevator to make our facility more accessible to all. EUCC provides meaningful community services to the […]
Masks now sometimes optional indoors for MCS student athletes and performers
Manchester Community Schools’ superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau announced last Monday that because of an update by the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD), the school district is now exempting students and teachers/coaches from masking requirements for sports and performing arts practices, games/meets, and performances outside of school hours while they are in the gym or auditorium. […]
MCSF provides grant to Early Childhood Special Education classroom
submitted by Theresa Herron, Manchester Community Schools Foundation Recently, the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) was able to provide a grant to Kristen Hancock, the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom teacher. The ECSE program is housed at Klager Elementary School, in the preschool wing, now called the Manchester Early Childhood Center. Mrs. Hancock has […]
Free local help available during Washtenaw Health Plan Open Enrollment Nov 1- Jan 15
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department During this year’s annual open enrollment period, Nov. 1, 2021 through Jan 15, 2022, Michiganders can enroll in a 2022 health insurance plan on HealthCare.gov, which now has the lowest-cost health insurance options ever available through the marketplace. Free local help is available through the Washtenaw Health Plan. […]
Staff at EHM – Saline receive statewide recognition for excellence in care
submitted by Elaine Dexter, EHM Senior Solutions LeadingAge Michigan was pleased to honor the Life Enrichment Team from Evangelical Home – Saline with the Group Leading-Edge Care & Services Award at the 2021 Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, September 28. The gala took place in the Ambassador Ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand […]
Fire siren may fall permanently silent
Once upon a time, there were no computers, no electronic communications and no cell phones. Forty or more years ago, the Manchester Township fire fighters, as well as the community, were alerted to a fire or rescue call by means of a siren. At one time that siren was located at 120 South Clinton Street […]
Local offices compete for CRC food drive
Looking for a way to share your gratitude this Thanksgiving season? Drop by Andrews Family Chiropractic (101 W. Main Street) or Adiska Family Dental (500 Galloway Drive, near Carr Park) to donate your non-perishable, non-expired food and/or beverages. Donations are accepted through Wednesday, November 17. All donations will be given to the Community Resource Center. […]
Animals welcome local children on the Autism Spectrum
Submitted by the Humane Society of Huron Valley “We’ve offered our Little Paws Story Time for several years, but we know some children struggle with sitting still for longer stories, or feel overwhelmed by bright lights or crowded spaces,” says Jessie Hitt, HSHV’s Humane Education Manager. “So we’ve started ‘Sensory Story Time’ to offer a welcoming […]
