MHS journalism class makes Chicken Broil documentary
by Sara Swanson Manchester High School’s journalism class produced a documentary about Manchester’s biggest annual event titled “A Community Brought Together by the Chicken Broil.” The almost 4-minute-long video was directed by Faith Branner. The interviewer was Sophia Houttekier, cinematographer was Andrea Mendoza. Sound designer was Brooklyn Kennedy. And post-production specialist was SarahLynn Rickard. Their […]
May Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner Manchester Jr/Sr High School is happy to recognize the amazing students who earned Student of the Month in May. Seventh grader Danny Steinman works hard in all of his classes. He does his best to listen to his teachers and is respectful and responsible. Eighth grader Luke Walsh tries to be nice […]
Boys’ track take 3rd in the final conference standings — Conference Championship Recap
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Best night of the season thus far on the track on Friday, May 9, in our Conference Championship meet in East Jackson! PR’s all over the place! We had a two-event Conference champion in Nathan Fletcher with his wins in the discus and PR in the […]
Manchester Township updates on trail, parking lot, senior millage funds, and more!
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the May 13 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba and a few members of the public. Kouba, reporting for the first time as fire chief after the retirement of Bill Scully, provided the monthly report for April. There were 55 […]
MHS Class of 2025 Top 10 students
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Jr/Sr High School’s Class of 2025 Top 10 Graduates: 10. Gunner Carson – President of National Honors Society, DECA state qualifier, 4 year Varsity Football, Wrestling, and Baseball; Plans to attend Jackson College to study finance and play baseball. 9. Carter Gallinat – Greenhouse Sale, President […]
Everyone is invited to Senior Center ribbon-cutting ceremony!
by Sara Swanson It has been an exciting year for the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council. Last year at this time, no one was sure whether a permanent senior center was a pipe dream or an achievable goal. And now they are preparing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Wednesday, June 4, everyone in the community is […]
Beginner birding class in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson The River Raisin Watershed Council is holding a beginning birding class, “Birds & Binoculars” on Friday, May 23 from 6pm to 7pm in the Leonard Preserve. The class is a fundraiser for the organization and costs $10 per person. Register here or by scanning the QR code below. The class is limited […]
Make your own body scrub at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join Manchester District Library (MDL) on Wednesday, May 28 at 6PM in the upstairs lounge (mezzanine level) to learn how to make your own body scrubs that are great for all gifting occasions and/or for your own enjoyment. Discuss the benefits of the three ingredients (Epsom salt, coconut […]
WCRC to apply dust control on soft surface roads in our area this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin applying dust control on primary soft surface roads in Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon townships. The roads will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to intermittent lane restrictions. The road improvements are expected to […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, theManchester Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on a proposed variance in the AR, Agricultural Residential Zoning District, located at 17970 English Road, Manchester 48158 (PID: P -16-21-100-009). TIME […]
