Sara Swanson

Rescheduled ice cream workshop with Chef Keegan

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery on Thursday, August 21, at 6pm, in the City Room for a workshop all about ice cream. Get the scoop on homemade ice cream and make a batch of simple, classic vanilla while exploring the delicious […]

 Sara Swanson

Adult Book Club to finalize upcoming book selections

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, August 20, to discuss summer reads and finalize book selections for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the City Building. All […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Carolyn Marie Ahrens

Carolyn Marie Ahrens, born June 2, 1938, to George and Theda Conner in Saline, Mich., went home to her lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Whitehall, Mich., at the age of 87. Carolyn was preceded in death by both of her parents and her sisters, Arlene and Joyce, and is survived by her husband, […]

 Sara Swanson

Photos: 2025 Manchester Community Fair Parade

Photos: 2025 Manchester Community Fair Parade

by Sara Swanson Last Tuesday, the 80th Annual Manchester Community Fair kicked off with the Fair Parade. After the procession of fire trucks came the fair queen candidates, the tractors, the mini motorcycles, the riding lawn mowers, and the tow trucks, with golf carts, floats, and at least one snow plow mixed in. And, of […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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, […]