Craft your own Easter decorations at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library, Event Coordinator Bring the family and stop by the City Room under the Manchester District Library at 3:30pm for After School Art on Monday, March 30, to enjoy a creative time crafting Easter decorations together. Materials will be provided. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library […]
Bingo! for all ages at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library, Event Coordinator Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs […]
ALI Michigan announces its April 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spaan, ALI Michigan The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan) supports life-long learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes for adults in central southern Michigan. The spring 2026 term continues with five April classes. If you’re a music lover who’s attended On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase at the Chelsea Depot, you may […]
Corum & Rickert named to Concordia University Ann Arbor’s dean’s list
submitted by Scott Rudie, Concordia University Ann Arbor Concordia University Ann Arbor officials have released the fall honors list for the 2025–2026 academic year. The dean’s list for the university is composed each semester of those full-time students who have a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above. Students must earn at least 12 […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall BUDGET HEARING Supervisor Lindemann called the public hearing to order at 7:30pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent: none 2 public in […]
Property owners say Michigan hasn’t kept up with contractor fraud
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Mardi Link, For the Northern Michigan Journalism Collaborative, Bridge Michigan BELLAIRE — Kelly Newell sat in the front row of an Antrim County courtroom, […]
Jewish officials seek security funding, reforms after Michigan attack
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan Jewish state officials on Monday said more security funding, better education and updates to anti-terrorism laws are needed to combat […]
Michigan boosts bed capacity in ‘horribly underserved’ mental health system
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Families, patients, providers and lawmakers have increasingly called attention to the state’s “lack of service” for thousands of residents in […]
Come see MTFD’s new brush truck, a purchase 20 years in the making
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Township Fire Department (MTFD) has put a new utility truck into service. The truck was paid for by a special donation by Nathan, known as Al, and Anna Alber. Before Al’s death in 2007, he’d talked about making a donation to the Dutchmen Firefighters Association (DFA). In 2017 Anna made […]
Date set for the 147th Annual MHS Alumni Banquet
submitted by Colleen Kemner, MHS Alumni Association The date is set for the 147th Annual Manchester High School (MHS) Alumni Banquet! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The banquet will be held at the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Commons and kicks off with social hour at 5pm, dinner at 6:30, with the […]
