School board preparing for new superintendent search
by Sara Swanson We reported two weeks ago that Manchester Community Schools’ current superintendent, Dr. Bezeau, will be resigning at the end of this contract year, June 30, 2025, and that the school board would begin immediately on planning to recruit and hire their next superintendent. Sandra Wiitala, board president, reports that the school board held […]
Children at Luther C. Klager learn hands-only CPR and raise funds for the American Heart Association
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School Just in time for Valentine’s Day, children at Luther C. Klager Elementary School learned about heart health and how they can save lives with hands-only CPR. For the month of February, the children of Klager are participating in an American Heart Association fundraiser: Heart Heroes. Children have […]
Pause in federal funding impacts two local agriculture programs
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) announced last week that they are being directly impacted by the federal funding freezes. In the most recent Conservation Update they state, “Six of our staff members (almost half our workforce) are fully funded through federal grants. Due to recent actions from the new administration, there […]
Manchester crafter to be featured at Saline Spring Craft Show
submitted by Cheryl Hoeft, Saline Craft Show organizer Over 150 creative craft persons, showcasing their most recent and exceptional work, from throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin will travel to this 27th annual show starting at 8am and running through 3:30pm on Saturday at the Saline Middle School, 7190 N Maple Rd, in Saline. Crafters’ wares will […]
Make macramé plant hangers at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Wild Daisy Creative on Friday, February 28, at 11:30am, for a beginner-friendly make-and-take craft project: Macramé Ring Plant Hangers. Attendees will learn four macramé knot styles and go home with their own large decorative plant hanger. This workshop is free of charge […]
Manchester wrestlers gearing up for state tournament
submitted by William Gross The Manchester Varsity Wrestling team just completed two weeks of competition in the state wrestling tournament and now look toward the individual State Finals at Ford Field, where seven Manchester wrestlers have advanced. On February 8, Manchester High School hosted MHSAA individual wrestling districts, where the host Dutchmen came away with […]
We Love Books! Party at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library National Library Lovers Month will culminate in a We Love Books! Party at Manchester District Library on Friday, February 28, from 3 to 5pm in the Village Room. Join us for a party at the library, for the library — and for those who participated in our We […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:02pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none 4 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Meeting Notice The Freedom Township Board of Review The Freedom Twp. Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, MI 48158 The Freedom Township March Board of Review will meet on the following dates: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6:00pm-7:00pm – Organizational Meeting (No property assessment appeals will be heard at this meeting) Monday, March 10, 2025, 2:00pm-5:00pm […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Feb-25 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05 p.m. Four board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance. The board approved the 2-Jan-25 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the agenda as […]
