2021 CROP Walk was a success in Manchester
Nearly 30 neighbors and friends, plus half a dozen friendly dogs, walked around Manchester to support the cause of reducing hunger right here in Manchester and around the world by walking between one and three miles around downtown on the afternoon of October 3. The event started at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann […]
SASHA Farm director had deep ties to animals and the community
SASHA Farm, which celebrated 20 years as a non profit this summer, is currently the largest farm animal sanctuary in the midwest. But its very humble roots are the result of the passion of one woman, Dorothy Davies, who was a reluctant superstar in the animal rescue community. Dorothy and her husband, Monte Jackson, started […]
Accident claims lives of two Clinton students, one from Manchester
Despite a long-standing football rivalry, the communities of Clinton and Manchester are very intertwined, with businesses, schools, services, and friendships among students bridging both sides of the Washtenaw-Lenawee County lines. And so it was when last Monday, September 20, an automobile accident took the lives of two Clinton high school seniors and seriously injured two […]
School board meeting re-scheduled to TONIGHT because of audience refusal to mask
The Manchester Community Schools’ regularly-scheduled school board meeting was adjourned almost immediately after starting last Monday night, as some audience members refused to wear masks. Masks are currently required inside school buildings at all school events, including school meetings, under the Washtenaw County Health Department’s recent order. The meeting was rescheduled for tonight, Monday, September […]
Riverfolk & MAHS hold last Passport to Manchester event
Last Saturday Riverfolk Music and Arts, in partnership with the Manchester Area Historical Society held the last of their eight planned Passport to Manchester events at Alber Orchard & Cider Mill in Freedom Township. Entertainment was provided by Joybox Express and a presentation by Ray Berg of the Historical Society and a walking tour of […]
SRSLY team committed to Manchester youth
submitted by SRSLY Manchester’s Coalition The past year has brought unique challenges, but SRSLY’s commitment to our youth is as strong as ever. As students return to school, SRSLY Manchester remains ready to support and empower young people as they live, learn, and grow. Our youth face peer pressure and unhealthy choices every day — […]
New Manchester Market opens today!
Submitted with jubilation by the team at Manchester Market It is with great excitement and pride that the team at the new Manchester Market announces a “soft” opening at 7 am Monday, Sept. 20 with a Grand Opening celebration set for Oct. 16. As the various partners have been working hard to interview and train […]
Recycling bins to be relocated
The familiar recycling bins on the site of the Manchester Market may be finding a new home after many years in the same location. Since shortly after the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) was first formed in 1991, the bins have been located on the property on the west side of Union Street, just a […]
Washtenaw Board of Commissioners vote to use ARP funds to achieve broadband access county-wide
Two weeks ago, we reported that the County had passed a funding proposal through its Ways and Means Committee that would pledge $14.6 million of American Rescue Plan funds toward building broadband infrastructure to every residence, regardless of address. At their meeting last Wednesday, September 15, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved the proposal […]
Chamber Corner: What is the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce?
Submitted by Tammy Melcher for the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Many people ask what is the Manchester Chamber of Commerce (MACC), and what do they do? The Chamber is a group of business owners and individuals who are committed to promoting, supporting, and improving the Manchester business community. We believe that when you have […]
