Irish Hills Concerned Citizens draws packed crowd for meeting on proposed gravel mine
submitted by Emily Jade Foley, Irish Hills Concerned Citizens Approximately 60 residents gathered Saturday morning at Frog Holler Farm located in Brooklyn, MI for a community meeting hosted by Irish Hills Concerned Citizens focused on concerns surrounding the proposed gravel mine adjacent to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. An additional approximately 17 people […]
Rev. Dr. Susan Hitts to leave Manchester UMC for Lansing Central UMC
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Susan Hitts, pastor of Manchester United Methodist Church, has been appointed to serve Lansing Central United Methodist Church beginning July 1, 2026. As an elder in The United Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. Hitts serves under appointment by the bishop. These appointments are part of the connectional ministry […]
Sue Shink coming to Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve to meet with constituents
by Sara Swanson State Senator Sue Shink, who represents Freedom and Sharon townships in the Manchester area, and the Department of Natural Resources will be coming to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on Monday, June 15, from 10am to 11:30am for a Walk & Talk to discuss Michigan’s natural spaces and hear updates […]
MHS track and field: Boys Take 2nd and Girls 4th at EJ Dome Classic, and Napoleon recap
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field EJ Dome Classic Jackson, Mi the Track team had their best efforts of the season as the boys took runner-up to Jonesville at the EJ Dome Classic with 94 points on Friday May 8th. This is back-to-back years the Dutch came away with the runner-up trophy! […]
MCS 2026 Art Show (photos)
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools held their Annual Young 5s–12th Grade Art Show on Thursday, May 7, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Manchester District Library. This year’s had a farm theme! Riverside Intermediate and Jr/Sr High School Art Teacher, Bella Push stated, “This year’s art show was incredible. I am very grateful that […]
Manchester senior citizens organizing a trip to Greenfield Village
by Sara Swanson The Manchester seniors have been on the move! They visited the Henry Ford Museum in March and Frankenmuth in April. Now the Manchester Senior Citizens Council is organizing a trip to historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday 17 from 8:30am to 5pm. The trip costs $60 per person and includes […]
Manchester Co-op Preschool looking for CEO
by Sara Swanson For more than 50 years, the Manchester Co-op Preschool has been a fixture in Manchester. Multiple generations have started their education in that institution. Though it has had different homes over the years, it now is based out of the Klager Elementary Building. The Co-op Preschool is a licensed early childhood program […]
Mount Rainier National Park Ranger to present 2 programs at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Adventure is calling! Join the Manchester District Library on Thursday, May 28 at 5pm for an exciting virtual journey to one of America’s most breathtaking national parks and earn an official Mount Rainier National Park Junior Ranger Badge. Participants will explore the wonders of Mount Rainier […]
Two native plant expos coming up near Manchester
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District and River Raisin Watershed Council Manchester area residents have two opportunities coming up to shop for native plants at nearby native plant expos! Native plants play a key role in protecting the environment by providing food and shelter for wildlife, supporting pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects, and helping restore […]
WCC hosting STEM summer camps for ages 6 – 18 this summer
by Sara Swanson Are you looking for a summer camp for your STEM-loving kid? From robotics and esports to space exploration and health care careers, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host nearly 20 hands-on STEM camps for youth ages 6-18 this in June and July ranging in cost from $300 to $575. Visit the Summer […]
