Luther C. Klager’s Deidra LaPointe selected as finalist for 2025–26 Michigan Teacher of the Year
by Sara Swanson Ten Michigan educators from across the state have been selected as 2025–26 Regional Teachers of the Year. Deidra LaPointe, an elementary teacher at Luther C. Klager Elementary School, has been selected as Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 8. Each of these 10 outstanding educators are finalists for the 2025–26 Michigan […]
CRC’s wooden nickel program receives funding for 2025 season
submitted by Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center (CRC) is pleased to announce it has received a $746 grant from the Manchester Wellness Coalition to continue its successful wooden nickel program at the Manchester Farmers Market this May. The program, funded through the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, helps make fresh, local produce […]
Shakespeare Club meets Rosa Bonheur
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Many of the paintings of animals with which we are familiar, as well as the famous portrait of Buffalo Bill Cody shown here, came from the brush of a woman who, although she has now dropped into obscurity, was at one time the most famous painter in the world. […]
School Board holding meeting to choose superintendent search firm
submitted by Sandra Wiitala, Manchester Community Schools Board of Education The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a specially called meeting Monday, March 3, at 5:30pm in the Jr/Sr High School at 5:30. The purpose of this meeting is to hear presentations given by firms offering superintendent search services. Presentations will be given […]
Birth announcement: Tzipporah Skye Marr
Tzipporah Skye Marr, affectionately known as “Birdie,” was born on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 5:55am. She weighs 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and is 19 inches long. Proud parents Robert and Jessica Marr of Manchester, Mich., are delighted to welcome their new addition to the family. Joyful family members include: half-siblings, Hannah and Benjamin Bougher; […]
City of Manchester Annual Parks Clean-up Day
submitted by Lisa DuRussel, City of Manchester Parks Commission The City of Manchester Parks Commission will be hosting a Parks Clean-up on Saturday April 12, from 10am to noon. We will meet at Chi-Bro Park at 10am and disperse from there. Large bags will be provided, but please bring your own gloves.
County hosting 3rd annual Small Business Fair
submitted by Cheranissa Williams, Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is hosting their third annual Small Business Fair on Friday, March 14. This year’s fair will connect local entrepreneurs with resources to help their business flourish. The fair is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and […]
March 2025 Gardening Advice
by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill I have heard more than a few people saying that they are really ready for spring, and I can’t say I blame them! The bitter cold we saw for much of January and well into February have made getting outdoors a challenge for many of us – who wants to […]
Celebrate Mario Day with a party at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will celebrate everyone’s favorite plumber with Mario Day on Monday, March 10 (Mar10). Join MDL in the City Room to play Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart from 3 to 4pm, then watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023; PG) starting at 4pm. The […]
Family History Guild holding after-hours research lock-in at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Family History Guild will hold after-hours lock-in research events on the third Saturday of each month through May 2025 at the Manchester District Library (MDL); the next event will be held on March 15 starting at 2pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop if they are […]
