Manchester Community Town Hall scheduled on Washtenaw County Senior Millage funds
by Sara Swanson Last November, Washtenaw County voters approved a millage to support services to the county seniors. City mayor and advocate for Manchester-area seniors Pat Vailliencourt has organized a Manchester Community Town Hall meeting on May 6 at 6pm at the Kingsley-Jenter House (located on the corner of Main Street and M-52) in order […]
Registration for Senior Market Bucks coming up!
submitted by Christian Calaguas, Chelsea Hospital Senior Market Bucks is coming back to Manchester for the summer. A registration event will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 3pm to 6pm at Manchester Farmers Market, located at the corner of Adrian Street and Main Street. Coupon booklets will be available while supplies last. Senior […]
W4 Country coming to Manchester this week for Firehouse Friday!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Captain, Manchester Township Fire Department Firehouse Fridays are back! Join Madison Rally and Brian Welch from W4 Country 102.9 FM this Friday morning, May 2, from 6am to 9am, as they visit the Manchester Township Fire Department for a live broadcast brimming with excitement and community spirit. Bring the kids to […]
May Day 4-corner peaceful gathering and food drive planned
by Sara Swanson Organizers of the previous rallies at the 4-corners (intersection of Main Street and M-52) downtown are promoting another this Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 7pm. Flyers state it will be a “peaceful gathering to protect our democracy, each other, and our earth.” They have also organized a canned food drive and […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary School holds annual Around the World with Math and Science Night
submitted by Melissa Yekulis The April showers did not keep back the inquisitive little mathematicians and scientists who came out for Luther C. Klager Elementary School’s Around the World with Math and Science Night on Friday, April 25. Families of all ages poured in to explore with the teacher and support staff volunteers who stayed […]
Manchester’s Shakespeare Club studies ladies in white
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Barbara Madaj’s presentation on ladies in white was not just about the subject of paintings. She also gave us a lesson in how an artist who, like herself, might work largely in oils, mixes colors in order to get the effect (s)he wants. Starting with the primary colors, red, […]
SRSLY Manchester promotes education during Alcohol Awareness Month
submitted by Alex Velgos, SRSLY Manchester Coalition Director Before April comes to a close, SRSLY Manchester is highlighting the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness about the risks of alcohol misuse and to support individuals and families who may be struggling. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]
WCRC closing Haab Rd TODAY & tomorrow for culvert replacements
From Washtenaw County Road Commission Today, Monday, April 28, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Haab Rd between Ellsworth Rd and Waters Rd in Freedom Township during daytime hours for a culvert replacement. The road improvements are expected to take approximately two days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject […]
Public notice: Manchester District Library
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Board of Trustees of the Manchester District Library, County of Washtenaw, State of […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
AMENDED Manchester Township Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 21st, 2025, at 7:00 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on a proposed variance in the LR, Low Density Residential Zoning District, located at 13150 […]
