Helen Drysdale celebrates her 100th in style
by Marsha Chartrand Helen Drysdale of Sharon Township gathered with her Red Hat group at Frank’s Place in downtown Manchester last Wednesday for a very special birthday celebration—her 100th! The group held the luncheon in her honor. About 12 ladies attended. Helen was delighted to have so many friends surrounding her for this special occasion. […]
City Council meeting: Norvell gravel mine, automated water bill, new facade for City Hall, and more
by Marsha Chartrand At its May 4 meeting, Manchester City Council was presented with both new and old issues to follow. Under Public Participation at the April 20 meeting, City resident Rick Finger expressed concern regarding the proposed mining operation near Watkins Lake in Norvell Township. Acknowledging that the project will not directly affect most […]
How could Ford Dam removal affect Manchester? We may find out.
by Marsha Chartrand As a state, we are hearing daily updates of the devastation by floodwaters up north and how Cheboygan’s dam is faring at any given moment. Weather conditions are changing, worldwide. So perhaps the timing is fortuitous for Manchester to step back and take a look at the future of the Ford Dam […]
Project RED supports agriculture for 36 years and counting …
by Marsha Chartrand The 36th annual Project RED (Rural Education Days) was held Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Third-graders from all over the county, along with teachers, parents, and guests, attended. Riverside Intermediate School attended on Tuesday, and the Manchester FFA members helped lead many activities. Other […]
Michigan recycling rate hits high. Bottle law critics say it could go higher
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan […]
Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M’s Jordan Acker
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Thousands of Michigan Democrats packed a convention center in Detroit Sunday, voting to endorse Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist for secretary […]
Michigan tests expanding free ‘pre-K for all’ to home child-care providers
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan Around small tables and colorful magnifying glasses, Lori Leggert six teaches young children about living and nonliving things. Leggert’s child-care […]
Preparations for 60th Canoe Race underway
by Marsha Chartrand It’s almost here … time to get ready for the 2026 Canoe and Kayak Race on Sunday, May 17. The Manchester Men’s Club is coordinating the event; check in from 10 to 11am at Fellows’ Bridge on Sharon Valley Road between M-52 and Sharon Hollow. Free parking is available at this site, […]
Memory Café to be held this Wednesday
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Memory Cafe’s organizer The Bethel Memory Café’s first meeting on March 25 was great. The Manchester Senior Center was a beautiful location for our meeting. The program by Kathy Fusilier about Fusilier Farms was fascinating. Did you know they were the site of the very first corn maze in Michigan? […]
ALI Michigan announces its May 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spann (ALI publicist) The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan) supports lifelong learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes in the 5Healthy Towns area of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. The spring 2026 term concludes with these May classes. It might not be too late to register for Charlie Taylor’s […]
