‘Haunted Mansion‘ Movie Night at the Clinton Theater
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host a special showing of Haunted Mansion at the Clinton Theater on Wednesday, August 23. The Clinton Theater is located at 132 W Michigan Ave in Clinton. The movie will begin promptly at 4pm and is roughly 2 hours long. The first 60 guests […]
Sharon Short Hills Preserve Sunrise Hike
Fall is just around the corner and the woods and wetlands of Sharon Short Hills are exchanging their summer splendor for autumn abundance. Join naturalist Elle Bogle for a morning hike on Tuesday, September 12, from 8:30am to 10am to explore the rolling hills and sweeping vistas of this preserve and soak in all the […]
Mario Kart Mondays during August
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library For the rest of August, Manchester District Library will host Mario Kart Monday at 5pm in the Village Room (lower level) at 912 City Rd. Drop in to go head-to-head with other racers and grab some snacks between rounds! All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or […]
Lodi resident announces candidacy for 22nd Circuit Court
submitted by Jinan Hamood Jinan Hamood, a leading criminal defense and family attorney, announced her campaign for the Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court seat being vacated by the Hon. Timothy P. Connors. In her announcement to supporters, Jinan said, “I care deeply about justice in Washtenaw County, and have dedicated my career to helping those […]
Road work this week in the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson This week roads in Freedom Township and Manchester Township will both have intermittent lane restrictions for road work. In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will have intermittent lane restrictions through August 19 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Unpaved local roads in Freedom Township will continue to have […]
Fair parade photos
The Annual Fair Parade kicked off the 78th Manchester Community Fair last Tuesday. Beautiful weather and many parade participants made for a long, candy-filled, enjoyable parade!
Michigan ‘river walker’ program warns anglers on eating contaminated fish
by Ashley Zhou (Bridge Michigan) DETROIT—Sporting a bright yellow “Eat Safe Fish” t-shirt and lanyard, Jim Bridgforth carries an armful of pamphlets as he walks the Detroit River at Mariner Park. Anglers sit in camping chairs equipped with bait of all colors and sizes, wearing bucket hats and dipping into their lunch boxes as they […]
Control for frog-bit and water soldiers
by Vladislava Sukhanovskaya, Circle of Blue (Bridge Michigan) In the waters where it’s a native species — Europe, Asia, and Africa – the aquatic plant known as European frog-bit is no trouble at all. Though its name summons images of slime and bumps, frog-bit is a decorative display of coin-size leaves that in shallow water look […]
Whitmer’s population group eyes Michigan infrastructure, education, economy
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s council to address the state’s stagnant population announced 64 new workgroup members Monday to study infrastructure, education, the economy and other factors that could draw more residents. The “Growing Michigan Together Council” is chaired by Republican businessman John Rakolta and Democratic education leader Shirley Stancato and will rely on input […]
Obituary: Joyce Ann Steele
Joyce Ann Steele, 77, of Manchester, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1946 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Eugene and Rose (Yekisa) Kaupp. Joyce married John W. Steele Jr. on September 17, 1966 in Chelsea, Michigan. She will be remembered as a fashionable woman […]
