Camp Liberty holding Fall Festival & 5K Trail Run/Walk
by Sara Swanson Have you heard of Camp Liberty and are curious to learn more about it and see it in person? Or maybe you know all about it and just want an opportunity to support them while having fun with the whole family? You have a perfect opportunity coming up! Camp Liberty will be […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday!
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer This Friday the 19, from 4pm to 5:30pm, we meet at the Four-Corners, the intersection of Main Street and M-52, here in Manchester, to stand up for the rights of all people and to express your rights to freedom of speech. Much has transpired and is yet to come […]
Fall mushroom hunt at the Eddy Discovery Center
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Discover the outdoor world at the Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Recreation Area! The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. The Waterloo Natural History Association […]
Obituary: Sallie Jane Schiel
Sallie Jane Schiel, 81, of Manchester, MI, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at home with her loved ones by her side. Sallies’ family and friends will gather Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 18, […]
WCRC: Fisk Rd closed for ditch work
submitted by WCRC On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed Fisk Rd between Lima Center Rd and McCollum Rd in Bridgewater Township during daytime hours for ditch work. The road improvements are expected to take approximately seven days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to […]
September 24 declared Pokémon Day at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library is excited to announce that Wednesday, September 24, is Pokémon Day at the library. Starting at 3:30pm in the City Room, hang out with fellow Pokémon fans to trade and battle local trainers in both video and trading card games. Enter a raffle to win […]
Obituary: James Willard Mann
James Willard Mann, 78, of Manchester, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at University of Michigan Hospital. Jim’s family and friends will gather Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held Friday, September 19, […]
Library offers after-school Trinkets & Treasures art project
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come get creative with Manchester District Library on Friday, September 26, at 3:30pm in the City Room. Get a head start on Halloween costume accessories, make good luck charms to help get through the semester, or make whatever else your heart desires using Shrinky Dinks, beads, string, and […]
Hankrajewel wire art class returns to the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library welcomes back Hankrajewel—a local, one-of-a-kind metal-sculpted art line—for a make-and-take workshop on Thursday, September 25. Create a dainty initial charm with copper wire (included) or sterling silver wire ($20) as a keepsake to wear or gift. Class will begin at 6pm in the City Room […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES September 9, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none 9 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
