2026 MAHS calendar now on sale
submitted by Sue LaRocque, Manchester Area Historical Society The Manchester Area Historical Calendar for 2026 is ready! It’s a beautiful calendar with many newly found historic photos and information. The calendars are still just $10 each and can be purchased at these locations: River Raisin Mercantile, Marti’s Beauty Salon, the Blacksmith Shop, the KJ […]
Obituary: Virginia Louise Fielder
Virginia Louise Fielder of Manchester, age 98, was welcomed into heaven September 5, 2025. Ginny was surrounded by her loving and cherished family at the time of her passing at The Meadows of Silver Maples in Chelsea. Ginny was born in Manchester, Mich., on July 29, 1927, to Paul and Hulda (Luckhardt) Feldkamp. She grew […]
Health Department releases Washtenaw LGBTQIA+ resource guide
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) recently announced that Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Crisis Team and wishyouknewwashtenaw worked together to prepare a LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide. WCHD stated, “If you or anyone else you know are part of the LGBTQ+ community and struggling with mental health concerns and/or are upset by recent local […]
WIC coming to Manchester this October
submitted by Carol Wotring, Manchester Community Resource Center Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will be holding a pop-up clinic on Thursday, October 9 at the Manchester Community Resource Center, located within Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E. Main St, Rooms 229/231 (use separate entrance on east side of building, not the school entrance.) WIC is the […]
Obituary: Charles Floyd Schiel
Charles Floyd Schiel, 83, of Manchester passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Chelsea Hospital. Charlies’ family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 pm. Pastor David Bucholtz of Bethel United Church of […]
Homeschool group meet & greet at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, September 16, homeschool families from the community are invited to get together at the Manchester District Library (MDL). Meet in the upstairs lounge at 3pm to engage in a casual chat about which ages will participate, what parents are interested in pursuing with the group, and […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE No. 13 AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TOURISM SIGNS THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment to add 151.147 (a) (6) of the Manchester Code of Ordinances (6) Tourist-orientated directional signs provided such signs are otherwise permitted by the Michigan […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – September 2025
9-21-2025 Editor’s note: From M.S.C.C. Inc.: Due to parking lot construction at the Manchester UM Church, parking will temporarily be unavailable for the Tuesday & Thursday luncheon meals. On, September 23 & 25, 2025 the luncheon meals will be held at the Manchester Senior Center, 912 City Road, (Lower parking lot). The mealtime is the […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
Tire Collection Saturday, September 27, 2025 9AM – 12PM (NO LATE ARRIVALS) Manchester Township Office, 275 S Macomb Street, Manchester, MI Only 10 tires accepted per residence. Hauling over 10 tires at a time requires a scrap tire hauler registration from the State of Michigan. Rims on tires are accepted. In consideration of others, please […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 67-08 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Pursuant to the authority vested in it by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, Bridgewater Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan ordains the following amendments to Section 5.201 (Accessory Dwelling) of the Bridgewater […]
