Steven Head selected as next MCS superintendent
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent! Steven Head, former (retired) Superintendent of Onsted Community Schools, was unanimously selected by the board at their June 2nd special meeting. They have convened a contract negotiations committee and they are working with Head to finalize an offer with the goal […]
Sunrise Nature Hike at Sharon Mills
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) states, “Summer is approaching its zenith, and the earth is radiant with activity. Insects are humming, birds are singing, and the woods are in full bloom.” Join WCPARC on Tuesday, July 15, from 8:30am to 10am, at Sharon Mills Park located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd with naturalist […]
Pleasant Lake treated for invasive and nuisance aquatic weeds
by Sara Swanson In 2013, Freedom Township’s board voted in favor of establishing a Special Assessment District (SAD) to fund a lake management program for Pleasant Lake. This lake management project controls invasive and nuisance aquatic weeds, specifically Eurasian Milfoil and Starry Stonewort, through chemical treatment to the lake followed by additional spot applications as […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary School celebrates Community Leadership Day
submitted by Melissa Yekulis As the school year came to a close, the little leaders of Luther C. Klager Elementary School celebrated with its local leaders during the annual Community Leadership Day. Community Leadership Day originally started as a way to connect community leaders with students when the school became a Leader in Me school. Each year, […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering planned this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw The next peaceful 4-Corners Protectors gathering is Friday, June 13, just before national protests on the same day as the current administration’s parade in Washington, D.C., June 14. This is an opportunity to share your story, what you stand up for. An opportunity to be visible and brave, to let your […]
Robotics Team planning can drive and rummage sale to raise money
submitted by Allen Morse-Koch, Manchester First Robotics Manchester First Robotics is holding two fundraisers this summer. The first one is our rummage sale, which will be held in the Manchester Jr/Sr High School, located at 20500 Dutch Dr, in the auditorium and rear parking lot. We are accepting donations for the sale on June 22, […]
MAHS holding fundraising garage sale
submitted by David Renner, Blacksmith Shop Manager, Manchester Area Historical Society The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) will be having a yard sale at the Kingsley-Jenter House at 302 E Main St on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14. We will open the doors at 9am and close at 4pm both days. Along with […]
Make your own decorative resin bookmark
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, June 20, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Lee Ann from Wild Daisy Creative for a special make-and-take program at 11am in the City Room. Create a pressed-flower-resin bookmark and page holder with your choice of provided materials — dried rose petals and flowers, torn book […]
Adult Book Club meets to discuss upcoming book selections
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library Adult Book Club on Wednesday, June 18, to discuss summer reads and nominate books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the City Building. All interested adults […]
WCRC: Sharon Hollow Road roadwork this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, expect daytime road closures on Sharon Hollow Road between Washburn Road and Grass Lake Road in Sharon Township for gravel resurfacing. During these daytime activities through-traffic will be prohibited, and alternate routes are advised. Local access for properties within the road closure will be maintained, […]
