Fire Chief William Scully retires from MTFD
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, April 13, Manchester Township Fire Department (MTFD) held a retirement party for Fire Chief William (Bill) Scully after 40 years with the department. The celebration was attended by approximately 100 people. He was honored by the members of the Manchester Township Fire Dept.; U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell; Napoleon Township Fire […]
Manchester Farmers Market 2025 season almost here!
submitted by Dana Turner-Queen, Manchester Farmers Market manager Farmers Market Season is knocking at the door! Manchester Farmers Market — Thursdays, May 15–October 16, 3–6pm, Adrian and Main streets. Now that the winter has wound down, excitement for fun activities and great vendors is building for May 15, opening day for the 2025 market season! […]
Manchester Market Day coming up!
submitted by Ellen Bergler, 5th grader, Riverside Intermediate School Every year the Riverside 6th grade puts on a Manchester Market Day for their social studies economic unit, where they all have different booths so they can make money. It’s such a good experience for the 6th grade and for everybody who comes. There are four […]
Napoleon Invitational and Grass Lake/East Jackson Dual recap: Grant Johnson breaks school record in 300m hurdles
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Napoleon Invitational Recap —Friday, April 11 The Flying Dutchmen had a great day on the track. The boys’ team took 6th overall with 77 points out of 15 teams and only trailed 1st place by 19 points. In comparison, last season Manchester scored 25.5 points at […]
Boy Scouts help clean up neglected Sharon Township cemetery
by Sara Swanson On Saturday, April 12, members of Boy Scout Troop 426 devoted their time and energy to helping clean up the Heim Road Cemetery in northern Sharon Township, which had been neglected for decades. Trudi Cooper, Sharon Township Sexton, stated, “Their enthusiastic and cheerful teamwork made an easy go of a challenging job. […]
WCRC closing Eisman & Bemis TODAY for culvert replacements
From Washtenaw County Road Commission Today, Monday, April 21, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close two roads in the Manchester area during daytime hours for culvert replacements: Eisman Rd between Austin Rd and Pfaus Rd in Freedom Township, and Bemis Rd between Neal Rd and Eisman Rd in Bridgewater and Freedom townships. […]
MHS Jazz Band Spaghetti Dinner: an evening of food and music
submitted by Jenna Kezelian, Manchester Jr/Sr High School music director The High School Jazz Band will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Sharon Church on Saturday, April 26, at 6pm! Anyone is welcome to attend, and your ticket includes pasta, salad, garlic bread, desserts, beverages, and the chance to win prizes via a silent […]
Obituary: Barry Ned Lee
Barry Ned Lee, “Ned” to family, passed away at age 79 at Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson, Mich., due to complications from cancer on April 14, 2025. Barry was born September 1, 1945, in Manistique, Mich., to Arnold Neil and Alice Geneve (Sorenson) Lee. Barry graduated Brooklyn High School in 1963 and served in […]
MUMC Rummage Sale
submitted by Laura Tallman, Manchester United Methodist Church The Manchester United Methodist Church Rummage Sale will be held on Friday, May 2, from 8am to 6pm, and Saturday, May 3, from 9am to 3pm. Some items for sale will include kitchen and housewares, games/puzzles, books, toys, sports/fitness, adult coats/jackets, children’s clothing to age 5, and […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its May classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan Even if you are a lifelong resident of Manchester and a diehard Dutch fan who doesn’t get out much, your appreciation of our own history would have been enhanced if you had attended Grace Shackman’s lectures on the history of Dexter and Saline on March 9 and 16 here at the […]
