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by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development’s (OCED’s) New Human Services Partnership (NHSP) recently announced they awarded grants of $40,000 each to nine local community organizations through the Mini Grant Program. One of those nine grants was awarded to the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC). Applications went through a thorough […]
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education announced late last week that Tom Johns, the district’s current Riverside Intermediate School principal and newly appointed athletic director, has been selected as the next Superintendent of Manchester Community Schools. This marks an exciting new chapter for our district, and we look forward to the […]
submitted by Michael Sessions, City Manager, City of Manchester The City of Manchester is pleased to announce the launch of a new community notification system designed to provide residents with timely and direct information regarding emergencies, utility issues, road closures, public safety matters, and other important City updates. Recent events, including the temporary loss of […]
by Sara Swanson Manchester Senior Citizens Council (MSCC) has been busy this summer with ongoing improvements to the center, new activities, and a brand new website! The new website includes the center’s calendar of upcoming events, the monthly menu for senior meals, the application for help with minor home repairs, the history of the organization, […]
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 11 board meeting except Mike Fusilier. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba and planning commissioners Jim Carpenter and Carl Werner and a few other members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly report for July. There were 105 calls for service in July, […]
by Sara Swanson Irish Hills Concerned Citizens (IHCC), a local nonprofit organized to oppose a gravel mine proposed next to Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, invites community members to its summer picnic on Wednesday, August 26, from 3pm to 7pm, at WJ Hayes State Park. Hayes State Park is located 10 minutes south […]
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On August 1, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed the intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and Ellsworth Rd in Lodi and Pittsfield townships. The contractor removed the existing pavement and replaced the culvert under Ellsworth Rd. They also began excavating along Ann […]
by Sara Swanson On August 13, the Manchester District Library held a junk journaling workshop. Organizer Laura Wohlgemuth stated, “We had such a fun and creative evening at our recent Junk Journal Workshop at the Manchester District Library! It was wonderful seeing everyone share ideas, visit with one another, and create journals that were completely […]
Bruce Arthur Clark, 91, passed away on July 13, 2026. Bruce’s family and friends will gather from 10am to 11am, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held at 11am, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. He was born on March […]
by Sara Swanson Financial advisor Colleen Newton of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Manchester has received the Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, or CEPA®, designation through the Exit Planning Institute(TM). This designation provides specific education on how to help business owners have a successful exit by discussing business readiness, strengthening personal financial strategies,…
