Update: CANCELLED. Boil water notice for Beaufort Street/Duncan Street area
Update: July 19, 2025 from Michael Sessions: The previous Boil Water Notice that was issued on Thursday, July 17, 2025, for residents on Duncan Street, Beaufort Street, and Vernon Street has been cancelled. Cancelation notices have been issued to those residences that were impacted. from Michael Sessions, City of Manchester The City of Manchester is […]
July’s Memory Café at Bethel Church
submitted by Della Smith, Memory Café at Bethel Every fourth Wednesday of the month until October 2025, from 1 to 3pm, Bethel Church UCC will hold a Memory Café. A Memory Café is a social opportunity for people with dementia or memory difficulties and their caregivers (this is not a drop-off event; caregivers must stay) […]
MUMC holds monthly Readers’ Tea
by Sara Swanson Are you an avid book reader? Would you like to discuss books with other readers? Maybe you are just looking for some good recommendations? On the fourth Wednesday of the month, Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor St, hosts a Readers’ Tea at 11am where people come and discuss […]
Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show welcomes the public
submitted by Melissa Gillespie, MSU Extension Support Staff Washtenaw County Visit the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, located at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, July 20–July 26, for the 2025 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show. This family-friendly, no-cost, public event showcases 4-H Youth Development and the interesting opportunities available to Washtenaw County youth. 4-H is a community […]
Roadwork continues in Freedom & Manchester townships
from Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing roadwork in Freedom and Manchester townships this week. In Freedom Township, Ernst Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Reno Rd will have daytime road closures through July 18 (extended) for a culvert replacement; and Waters Rd between Parker and Haab Rd will […]
Obituary: Mark Anthony Weller
Mark Anthony Weller, 73, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. His family held a private Celebration of Life, Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1952, in Ypsilanti, Mich., to John and Julia (Blake) Weller. Mark married the love of his life, the late […]
Tackett named to president’s list at SVSU
submitted by Tackett family Elise Tackett of Manchester has been named to the Saginaw Valley State University president’s list for the winter 2025 semester. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a […]
Legal notice: Notice to creditors
Notice to creditors: Susan M. Bachert Deceased Settlor, Susan M. Bachert, 316 W. Michigan Ave, Lot 28, Clinton, MI 49236. Died June 9, 2025 Notice to: Creditors of Deceased All the claims against Susan M Bachert will be forever barred unless you present your claim or claims to Jennifer Miller, 12779 Schleweis Rd, Manchester, MI […]
Trump plans 35% tariffs on Canada, Michigan’s biggest trade partner
by The Associated Press & Bridge Staff (Bridge Michigan) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance. The Thursday letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is […]
Future of climate ‘resilience hubs’ uncertain after cuts
by Emilio Perez Ibarguen (Bridge Michigan) Plans to provide supportive services to residents during and after disasters in Benton Harbor, develop four local emergency shelters in Kalamazoo and equip 15 soup kitchens, churches and mosques in Detroit with electric vehicle chargers and battery storage have all been at a standstill since early May. That’s when […]
