May 2026 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the May Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in sports or […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join us, Friday, June 5, from 5pm to 6pm, for a 4-Corners Protectors gathering in Manchester at the intersection of M-52 and Main Street. We stand in solidarity and support nonviolent actions and messaging to protest the current state of affairs and unpopular actions of our government. Use your […]
Bring your potted fairy garden to the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator The Manchester District Library is once again inviting the community to participate in its annual Fairy Garden Contest, hosted in partnership with Worth Repeating. Participants of all ages are encouraged to create a magical potted fairy garden and bring it to the Manchester District Library to […]
Make your own DIY stamp at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity on Monday, June 8, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants will have the opportunity to create and customize their very own stamp to take home and enjoy. Learn how to etch a […]
Young Homeschoolers Story Time at the library will continue through the summer
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Due to growing interest, Young Homeschoolers Story Time at the Manchester District Library will continue throughout the summer, meeting twice each month on the second and fourth Mondays. June sessions will be held on Monday, June 8, and Monday, June 22, beginning at 11am. Designed for […]
WCC freezes in-district & lowers online tuition; will put millage renewal on ballot
submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College In an ongoing commitment to affordability, Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Board of Trustees has voted to hold in-district tuition steady and reduce online tuition to match the $99 per credit rate for on-campus courses. The Board has also approved placing a renewal of the college’s operating millage on […]
LARA releases consumer guide to help Michigan homeowners avoid costly home-improvement mistakes
submitted by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs As home-improvement season ramps up across Michigan, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), in partnership with the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA), has released a new Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Projects to help homeowners navigate construction and remodeling projects […]
WCRC roadwork in our area this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing drainage work in Sharon Township this week starting Monday, June 1. There will be lane restrictions on Bethel Church Road between Meyers Rd and M-52, and on Smythe Road between Pleasant Lake Road and Wingate Road. The work is expected to take […]
Harvey makes dean’s list at GWU
submitted by Harvey family Lila Harvey, 2025 Manchester High School graduate (and valedictorian), earned a place on the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list at George Washington University for spring semester. The George Washington University is a private, federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Originally named Columbian College, it was […]
