Sara Swanson

Book Donation Day

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, July 8, between 10am and noon in the Village Room of the Community Building at 912 City Rd; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library (MDL). Popular fiction and non-fiction books for all […]

 Sara Swanson

WCRC roadwork in Manchester area extended

Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue doing roadwork in the Manchester area in the coming week. In Sharon Township, Meyers Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions through June 29 (extended) for drainage and forestry. Unpaved primary and local roads will have intermittent lane restrictions for dust […]

 Sara Swanson

Alumni Association awards scholarships

submitted by Betty Cummings The Manchester High School Alumni Association held its 144th annual reunion at Manchester High School on Saturday, June 17. During the evening of reminiscing, $16,000 in scholarships were given to 12 high school graduates.

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Lois Mary Luckhardt Hieber

Lois Mary Luckhardt Hieber, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on June 16, 2023, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Lois lived most of her adult life in Freedom Township, Michigan. She later retired to Lakeland, Florida, with many summers in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada, and then later to Pinehurst, N.C. Lois was born […]

 Sara Swanson

Bargardi, Harris, and Tackett recognized at SVSU

from Saginaw Valley State University  More than 1,650 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the winter 2023 semester Dean’s List, including Natalie Bargardi of Manchester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better. […]

 Sara Swanson

McIver makes Dean’s List at Schoolcraft

from Schoolcraft College In recognition of his outstanding academic performance during the winter 2023 semester, Manchester resident Noah McIver was included on the Schoolcraft College Dean’s List. Noah is 16 and currently dual-enrolled in both high school and Schoolcraft College, working on his degree in cybersecurity. To receive this honor, a part-time student needs to […]

 Sara Swanson

Penberthy earns summer internship at zoo

from University of Findlay University of Findlay announced that Emily Penberthy of Manchester is working as an intern at the Indian Creek Zoo in Lambertville, Michigan, for the summer semester 2023. Penberthy is pursuing a degree in animal science at the University of Findlay. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay was established in 1882 […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

ORDINANCE NO. 320 Amendment to Chapter 52 of the Village Code Village of Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan An ordinance to amend Chapter 52, Section 52-07 of the Village Code of the Village of Manchester to amend the penalty for late utility bills. VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment to Chapter […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

2022 Water Quality Report for the Village of Manchester Water Supply Serial Number: 04020 This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Manchester for the 2022 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2022. Included are details about where your […]

 Sara Swanson

Charges filed in signature fraud scandal that rocked Michigan governor race

by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Two petition firm owners have been arrested, and a third is being sought by authorities, as they face a slew of felonies stemming from a signature fraud scandal that disqualified leading Republicans from last year’s gubernatorial primary and prompted calls for reform. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the […]