How will changes to federal funding and policy impact Washtenaw Schools?
by Sara Swanson Are you wondering how changes to federal policy and funding will impact Washtenaw County’s public schools, including Manchester Community Schools? Join the Washtenaw Superintendents Association and Washtenaw Association of School Boards for an Education Town Hall on Wednesday, April 30, from 7pm to 8:30pm, in the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, May 10, between 10am and noon, in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
Hankrajewel returns to the library for a wire art class
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library welcomes back Hankrajewel—a local, one-of-a-kind metal-sculpted art line—for a make-and-take workshop on Thursday, May 8. Create a dainty initial charm with copper wire (included) or sterling silver wire ($20) as a keepsake to wear or gift. Class will begin at 6pm in the City Room […]
Sue Shink holding farmer & agricultural listening session in Ann Arbor
by Sara Swanson State Senator Sue Shink, who represents Freedom and Sharon townships, is holding a Farmer & Agricultural Listening Session at Ann Arbor Township Hall, located at 3792 Pontiac Trail in Ann Arbor, on Tuesday, May 6, from 4pm to 5pm. If you are engaged in agriculture in any way or are just interested, […]
Studies raise warnings about Michigan child care access, cost
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s child care system is in crisis, with families struggling to pay for services and workers fleeing the field because of low wages. That’s the conclusion of a flurry of recent reports examining a long-term problem that is hobbling the state’s workforce and straining family budgets. And while the state […]
Donald Trump restores student visas after revoking 70-plus in Michigan
by Ron French & The Associated Press Photo credit (Bridge Michigan) At least 70 international students at Michigan colleges and universities marked for possible deportation appeared to get a reprieve Friday, when federal officials announced plans to reverse termination of their legal status. A government lawyer for the Trump administration explained the policy shift Friday […]
Study: Washing machines send ‘toxic stew’ of microfibers into Great Lakes
by Victoria Witke, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – While an undergraduate student at Valparaiso University in Indiana, Eddie Kostelnik and his peers researched a small pollutant causing big problems for the Great Lakes. The culprit: microfibers. Microfibers are plastic strings much thinner than human hair that get into waterways primarily from washing fabrics […]
Fire Chief William Scully retires from MTFD
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, April 13, Manchester Township Fire Department (MTFD) held a retirement party for Fire Chief William (Bill) Scully after 40 years with the department. The celebration was attended by approximately 100 people. He was honored by the members of the Manchester Township Fire Dept.; U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell; Napoleon Township Fire […]
Manchester Farmers Market 2025 season almost here!
submitted by Dana Turner-Queen, Manchester Farmers Market manager Farmers Market Season is knocking at the door! Manchester Farmers Market — Thursdays, May 15–October 16, 3–6pm, Adrian and Main streets. Now that the winter has wound down, excitement for fun activities and great vendors is building for May 15, opening day for the 2025 market season! […]
Manchester Market Day coming up!
submitted by Ellen Bergler, 5th grader, Riverside Intermediate School Every year the Riverside 6th grade puts on a Manchester Market Day for their social studies economic unit, where they all have different booths so they can make money. It’s such a good experience for the 6th grade and for everybody who comes. There are four […]
