Manchester Township discusses fires, new master plan, & Iron Mill Pond special assessment district
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the October 9 board meeting except Krista Jarvis. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully; deputy fire chief Mike Kouba; planning commissioner Carl Werner; and a few other members of the public. Fire chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for September. There were 38 calls […]
The Women of the Kahn Family: A Quiet Dignity
submitted by Annabelle Otto In March, the Manchester District Library hosted Carol Rose Kahn and Annabelle Otto’s insightful presentation, “The Women of the Kahn Family: A Quiet Dignity.” If you missed it, you’re in luck! Carol and Annabelle are returning for another opportunity to explore the impactful lives of the Kahn women on October 24 […]
2024 Washtenaw Field Day was one to remember!
submitted by John Scaramucci, Washtenaw County Conservation District A BIG shout-out to everyone who made the 2024 Washtenaw Field Day one to remember! Special recognition goes to the Henes family of H & H Harvest for hosting this year’s event back on September 13. Attendees were treated to free well-water testing, expert presentations regarding cover […]
Are you able to adopt a family for Christmas?
submitted by Diane Du Russel, Manchester Family Service Harvesting is almost complete it seems. Thanksgiving is soon and then a joyful Christmas. Would you like to help contribute to someone’s joy this Christmas? Manchester Family Service (MFS) is getting ready for their annual Adopt-a-Family Program. This program matches clients with anonymous donors who volunteer to […]
Saline Craft Show to feature two Manchester crafters
submitted by Cheryl Hoeft, Saline Craft Show organizer The Saline Craft Show, in its 37th year, is rated as one of the top 10 shows in Michigan and 4th in the nation, according to Sunshine Artist 2024. This annual event is hosted at Saline Middle School, 7190 N Maple Rd, Saline, on Saturday, November 9, […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER PUBLIC NOTICE Public Accuracy Voting Machine Test Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 5th, 2024 General Election has been scheduled for Monday, October 21st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the City of Manchester First Floor Conference Room, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI 48158 The Public Accuracy […]
Obituary: James Morgan Montgomery
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, James Morgan Montgomery. Surrounded by his family, James passed away at his home in Manchester, October 10, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. James was born July 29, 1953, in Paintsville, Kentucky, and moved to Michigan as a child. […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Public Accuracy test for the November 5, 2024, General Election has been scheduled for October 18, 2024, at 9:00a.m. in the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, Michigan. The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record […]
Spooky movie Friday at the library features ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Get into the spirit of the season with Spooky Movie Friday at the Manchester District Library (MDL). On Friday, October 25, MDL will screen the Tim Burton seasonal favorite The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) at 4pm in the City Room. All ages are welcome; refreshments will be provided. […]
