Do you know where to park for this week’s football game? Are you sure?
by Sara Swanson With Manchester Community Schools opting not to renew their contract with the Manchester United Methodist Church for the use of the church’s parking lot for events, some pretty serious changes were made this summer during work to the athletic complex that will impact how community members are able to arrive at and […]
4-Corners Protectors Gathering this Friday!
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Studies show prolonged and high-count protests do have an effect on changing the outcome of political regimes power grabs. Evidence now felt of the damaging affect on Americans caused by the current administration and Congress, which is enabling a takeover of democratic principles and policies is alarming. We must […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, September 13, between 10am and noon, in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
WAVE holding Diaper Stuff-a-Bus event
by Sara Swanson Western Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE), which provides public transportation in the Manchester area, is collecting diapers, wipes, and pull-ups September 12 through 21. Bring them along on your WAVE ride and help WAVE “stuff-a-bus” full for the First Congregational Church of Chelsea Diaper Bank and Donation Center, which provides free diapers […]
ALI announces its September 2025 classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan and Mary Spaan The Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan, supports life-long learning by offering a diverse array of classes in the Five Heathy Towns area of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. ALI Michigan’s Fall 2025 season opens with another musical theater series by Hank Muir, who will give […]
Obituary: Gordon V. Grossman
Gordon V. “Gordie” Grossman, 85, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home. He was a gentleman, scholar, and family man. Gordon was born on March 24, 1940, Easter Sunday, to the late Victor and Esther (Kemner) Grossman in Jackson, Mich. He and his family lived on a beautiful farm in […]
Obituary: Nancy Stockwell
Nancy Stockwell’s beautiful smile lit up a room. She was a longtime resident of Manchester, a devoted mother, and, best of all, a grandmother. Her dear grandchild, Shelby Chartrand, died in May of 2025. Nancy, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Chelsea. She lived in her home in Manchester until June 2025. Her […]
Doctors under pressure as U-M ends gender-affirming care for minors
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 (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan The University of Michigan doctors will end gender-affirming care for minors under “escalating external threats and risks” of civil and […]
As Michigan lawmakers fight, bipartisan transparency and public safety bills flounder
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 (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan LANSING — From government transparency reforms to school cell phone bans, major policy initiatives spearheaded by legislative Democrats and Republicans […]
Drug use a growing factor in fatal crashes on Michigan roadways
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 (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Mike Wilkinson, Bridge Michigan A growing percentage of Michigan’s fatal crashes involve drugs, according to new state data showing that one in four traffic […]
