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Manchester High School Class of 2026 graduates

Manchester High School Class of 2026 graduates

by Sara Swanson On the evening of Thursday, May 21, Manchester Jr/Sr High School held its 155th commencement exercise in the gymnasium. Principal Joshua Lindeman…

Census releases new numbers; Manchester area still losing residents for now

Census releases new numbers; Manchester area still losing residents for now

by Sara Swanson For years Michigan has been losing residents at one of the fastest rates of all of the states. The census bureau recently…

CRC Food Pantry cooler stopped working; community stepped up

CRC Food Pantry cooler stopped working; community stepped up

submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director, Community Resource Center When the Manchester Community Resource Center’s (CRC) food pantry cooler stopped working last month, the community…

New 4-way stop on Pleasant Lake Rd between Manchester and Ann Arbor

New 4-way stop on Pleasant Lake Rd between Manchester and Ann Arbor

by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced a change from a 2-way…

All-natural doggie treats available at the Farmers Market this summer

All-natural doggie treats available at the Farmers Market this summer

by Sara Swanson If you’re looking for locally made, all-natural treats for your dog this…

May school board meeting: school board hears presentations from students & teachers

May school board meeting: school board hears presentations from students & teachers

by Melissa Yekulis The monthly School Board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to…

Riverside briefly plagued by plumbing issue

Riverside briefly plagued by plumbing issue

by Sara Swanson Riverside Intermediate School families got a surprise message Wednesday when they were…

Shakespeare Club ends the year theatrically

Shakespeare Club ends the year theatrically

by Joan Gaughan After a year discussing the cats of Shakespeare’s time and the numerous…

WCSO: City of Manchester police activity, April 2026

WCSO: City of Manchester police activity, April 2026

from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, compiled by Marsha Chartrand During April, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office…

WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week

WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week

submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission There is roadwork this week in our area in…

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Michigan is old and getting older. Experts warn of looming consequences

Michigan is old and getting older. Experts warn of looming consequences

by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan An aging population, rising retirement rates and a stagnating labor market could have serious consequences for…

New Michigan tax system sparks confusion for 27,000 taxpayers

New Michigan tax system sparks confusion for 27,000 taxpayers

by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan  As Michigan rolls out a new online tax system meant to modernize filing and improve…

Michigan prison sentences are growing. Revived commission to consider reforms

Michigan prison sentences are growing. Revived commission to consider reforms

by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan The Michigan Sentencing Commission convened this month for the first time in nearly 30 years to begin…

In school cafeterias, kids fight Michigan’s food waste problems

In school cafeterias, kids fight Michigan’s food waste problems

by Isabella Figueroa Nogueira, Bridge Michigan Unlike most fourth-graders, AJ Beaudion likes to leave recess five minutes early. It’s part of…

Michigan plans to reissue Line 5 permit amid federal review, court fight

Michigan plans to reissue Line 5 permit amid federal review, court fight

by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan  State environmental officials plan to reissue a key water quality permit for the Line 5 tunnel,…

Study of PFAS levels in Michigan firefighters raises cautious optimism

Study of PFAS levels in Michigan firefighters raises cautious optimism

by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan  Michigan firefighters are regularly exposed to toxic “forever chemicals” on the job. But new state data…

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5th–8th-grade bands hold Spring Concert

5th–8th-grade bands hold Spring Concert

by Colleen McKenney On May 19, 2026, at 7pm, the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students performed their Spring Concert for the Manchester community at…

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Public notice: Manchester District Library

Public notice: Manchester District Library

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING      MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN ON THE ADOPTION…

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Calendula: an edible, medicinal, and beautiful flower!

Calendula: an edible, medicinal, and beautiful flower!

by Sara Swanson, Manchester Seed Library This year the Manchester Seed Library is participating in One…

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August 2025 Gardening Advice

July 2025 Gardening Advice