Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Township Offices, 275 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, to receive comments on the following variance petition: REQUEST Petition to construct a detached garage at 14565 Sharon Hollow […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — August 2025
The newest edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: Trumpeter August 2025
Michigan regulators heard arguments on restricting factory farm pollution on Friday
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 Eli Newman (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) held a public hearing Friday on a policy that could shape pollution […]
Michigan homeless camp crackdowns leave some ‘just trying to survive’
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 — The radio is silent in Greg Pratt’s van, but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet as dozens of styrofoam containers filled […]
Whitmer meets with Trump, seeks delay on Medicaid change that will cost Michigan
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 Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, lobbying him to delay implementation […]
Meet MCS’s new superintendent!
by Sara Swanson After a months-long process, Manchester Community Schools selected a new superintendent in June. Steve Head comes to us from Onsted, where he taught history and filled multiple administrative roles in the high school and middle school before serving as the district’s superintendent for eight years. He isn’t leaving Onsted directly for Manchester, […]
Schiel family flag tradition being passed on after 30 years
submitted by John A. Schiel The torch of a Manchester tradition is being passed. Since 1994 the Schiel family placed the flags on the graves of deceased veterans in the Manchester area every Memorial Day. The Schiel family is made up of Charles, a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran and a life member of the Emil […]
Benefit organized for Chris McCarthy
submitted by Missy Covill The Village Tap, located at 237 E Main St, is hosting a fundraising benefit for local music organizer and open mic night MC Chris McCarthy on Saturday, August 23, from 4pm to 10pm. Well-known in the Manchester community for decades, Chris was born in New York and spent time in Pennsylvania […]
Title 1 Summer School ends strong!
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The children continued to be focused and strong learners during the last week of summer school. While the reading, writing, and math interventions came to their conclusions, the children continued to enjoy the generosity of the businesses in the Manchester community during their field trips throughout the […]
Library hosting Girl Scouts pollinator party!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) on Tuesday, August 12, at 3pm, in the Village Room to explore the magical world of pollinators. In this hands-on gardening adventure, kids and families will learn how helpful creatures keep our gardens growing. Attendees […]
