Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall BUDGET HEARING Supervisor Lindemann called the public hearing to order at 7:30pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent: none 1 was […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — April 2025
The April 2025 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: April Trumpeter
Old buildings, new ideas: Michiganders fight housing shortage with innovation
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — When the Capital Area Housing Partnership acquired the long-defunct Walter French Junior High School just outside of downtown Lansing in 2017, few believed in the vision. But today, there’s new life within the three-story building — 76 units’ worth — as officials recently christened the apartment complex The Residences […]
Michigan community colleges want to lure male students. Bass fishing anyone?
by Camila Bello Castro, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – Community colleges are marketing to and recruiting young male students through athletic programs as state officials call it “a real problem” that women in Michigan have higher levels of education than men. Despite efforts in recent years to increase tuition-free access to higher education, […]
US, Canada long managed Great Lakes together; that era could be ending
by Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ & Izzy Ross, IPR (Bridge Michigan) This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist, Interlochen Public Radio in Northern Michigan, and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. Great Lakes Day is an annual summit where politicians and officials of all stripes gather in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate their commitment […]
City to undergo water infrastructure upgrades next week
submitted by the City of Manchester The City of Manchester has announced they will be installing new hydrants and water main valves beginning on March 31, 2025, continuing throughout the week. During this time, residents in affected areas will experience temporary water service interruptions. All impacted residents have already received notification letters and will receive […]
ALI returning to Manchester this spring with two new classes!
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Last fall, for the first time in its history, with help from Kathy Dimond at the Manchester District Library, Adult Learners Institute (ALI) offered two classes in Manchester. Held in the Village Room at the Library/Village Offices, the first class, a history of Manchester, consisted of two sessions. […]
Washtenaw County holding two birding programs in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson The birds are back in town! Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) will be holding two birding programs in the Leonard Preserve located at 375 N Union St in Manchester on Saturday, May 10, led by Kelsey Dehring. The first is a Migratory Bird Day program from 8am until 10am. As WCPARC […]
Spring sports getting underway at Manchester High School
by William Gross Spring weather is here and so are spring sports at Manchester High School. Teams have already begun practicing for games beginning in early April. Baseball leads off their season on the road against Dundee on April 5 and Addison on April 7. The Dutchmen begin their home season on Friday, April 11, […]
March Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Jr/Sr High School is proud to announce their March Students of the Month. These students have gone above and beyond in both their academic achievements and contributions to their school community. Seventh grader Layla Line is a good role model. She is involved in the school […]
