Free well-water testing event
submitted by Paul Buzzard, Conservation Technician, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) and students from Eastern Michigan University will be testing well-water samples for no charge on Saturday, October 3, from 9am to 3pm, at Room 2304, 705 N Zeeb Rd. This event is for those who are interested in getting their […]
Photo: Klager first day of school!
by Melissa Yekulis Excitement was in the air at Luther C. Klager Elementary School on Monday, August 31. Families were gathered to wish their children well as they headed off to the first day of the new school year. Young 5s and kindergarten families walked their children down to their rooms to show their littles […]
WIC coming to Manchester this week
by Sara Swanson Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will be holding a pop-up clinic on Thursday, September 10, at the Manchester Community Resource Center, located within Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E Main St (use separate entrance on east side of building, not the school entrance). WIC is the Nutrition Program for pregnant people, infants, and […]
Sharon Church holding “Messy Church — Elijah and the Widow”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Family Ministry, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Elijah and the Widow” on Wednesday, September 9, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and […]
Manchester Senior Center hosting AI & cybersecurity class
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Senior Center, located at 912 City Rd, is hosting an AI and cybersecurity class for seniors taught by Denise Swope from Washtenaw Community College on Monday, September 21, from 10am to noon. Learn how AI is being used in everyday life and gain practical strategies for protecting yourself from scams, […]
WCSO: Beware of scams
submitted by Commander H. Eugene (Geno) Rush, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is still receiving increased reports of phone, email, and text scams within our communities claiming to be from Sheriff’s Office employees. The offenders of these scams now use AI and other technology that may look like our current information, […]
Letter to the editor: Manchester Fair Animal Clubs thank sponsors
September 3, 2026 The Manchester Fair Animal Clubs would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all of the generous sponsors who supported the youth livestock exhibitors and helped make this year’s fair a success! These local businesses and organizations play such an important role in helping our kids have the opportunity to raise, care […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-Sep-26 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum), 9 people were present from the public and 4 citizens spoke. The board approved the 6-Aug-26 meeting minutes as presented. […]
Amid ‘mass proliferation,’ Flock cameras emerge as key issue in Michigan election
by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan As public concern grows around the use of Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers, Michigan political candidates are calling for increased scrutiny and guardrails around the technology. On Wednesday, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson became the latest to weigh in, arguing that “Michiganders deserve to know when […]
