Manchester Township family permanently protects wetlands on their property
by Sara Swanson Legacy Land Conservancy has announced that a Manchester Township family has permanently protected 28.5 acres of wetlands and forest in Norvell Township, adding to a growing network of conserved lands near the headwaters of the River Raisin. The landowners, Brian and Lisa Waters, opted to protect their properties’ valuable wetland areas via […]
October school board meeting: bidding on HS renovations to go ahead, transportation director to take on facilities and grounds
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly school board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 6pm on Monday, October 19. One board member was absent. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. A request was made to make an addition to the agenda. The approval of the addition to the agenda, […]
While we wait on the the Ford Dam feasibility study, tour Brooklyn’s restored stretch of river
by Sara Swanson The City of Manchester is currently carrying out a feasibility study to help decide whether Ford Dam (the dam by the city offices/library) will be repaired or fully removed. Up the River Raisin a short way, Brooklyn has just removed a similar dam and restored the river channel. If you are interested […]
Manchester youth football wraps up undefeated season at the Big House
submitted by Valerie Davis Manchester’s fifth-and-sixth-grade football team capped off an incredible undefeated season with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play against Napoleon at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Although no official score was kept during the scrimmage, the Dutchmen delivered another impressive performance, finding the end zone nine times while holding Napoleon […]
WAVE trip to see the MIS Night Lights
submitted by Shasta Angell, Community Relations Coordinator, Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) Join us for a festive evening, December 12, 6:30pm, touring the best holiday light displays in our community! It will start at the Manchester Senior Center, 912 City Rd, with Santa and hot cocoa then hop aboard WAVE’s Lights Express, sit back, and […]
Sharon Church adds year-round phone and tablet collection
submitted by Sharon Church After a successful collection drive earlier this year, Sharon Church is continuing its partnership with Secure the Call by establishing a permanent, year-round collection point for used cell phones and tablets. A new collection bin has been placed outside the Fellowship Hall at Sharon Church, 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd. The […]
Worth Repeating hosting two free craft classes
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating is offering two free craft classes in November using recycled items. Classes will be held at the Manchester Area Historical Building, 305 E Main, in Manchester. On Wednesday, November 11, there is a class in mosaic making with broken china. Class will take place from 10am until […]
Sharon Church celebrates 150 years in the community
submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church invites the Manchester community to celebrate 150 years of faith and ministry on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The celebration will begin with worship at 10:30am at the church, located at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Rev. Dr. Scott Pattison, Conference Superintendent, will be the guest speaker as we […]
Help collect seeds to restore ecosystems at Watkins Lake Volunteer Workday
by Sara Swanson Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in collecting native seeds in Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on the morning of Saturday, November 7, to plant in the bare land where invasive shrubs have been removed. The seeds collected will be used to open […]
WCRC to close Waters Road for culvert replacement
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Waters Rd between Fletcher and Schmitz in Freedom Township to perform a culvert replacement. Motorists and emergency services should use an alternate route. The culvert replacement should take one day to complete. However, all dates are […]
