Obituary: John Alfred Savage
John Alfred Savage, age 96, of Joliet, IL, formerly of Royal Oak, MI, and Manchester, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 3, 2026 after a cascading constellation of the maladies of age. He was born September 29, 1929, the son of Fred and Hazel (Kirk) Savage. John was a […]
Fusilier Farms is celebrating 30 years with a thrift and tractor show
by Sara Swanson Fusilier Family Farms is holding a thrift and tractor show on Sunday, July 26, from noon to 6pm, at their 16400 Herman Rd location, to celebrate the farm’s 30-year anniversary. Entry is $10 per person or $20 per family and includes one ear of u-pick corn (you pick it and they cook […]
Deadline looming for 4 open school board seats
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Community Schools District will have four board seats open for election in the upcoming school board election and the deadline to file paperwork to run is Tuesday, July 21. As of today, no one has filed to run. Three of these spots will be 4-year terms; these members become effective […]
Create a colorful sand-art necklace at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library will host a Sand Art Studio on Monday, July 20, from 12:30pm to 2pm, in the City Room in which participants will design their own necklace charm by layering rainbow-colored sands into a small keepsake piece. They can create a simple geometric […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join us this Friday, July 17, from 5pm to 6pm, at the 4-Corners, the intersection of M-52 and Main Street, in Manchester to share your concerns about our current state of affairs and to encourage others to engage in resistance. 4-Corners Protectors gatherings meet the first and third Friday […]
Movie night at the Senior Center — ‘National Treasure: Book of Secrets‘
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Senior Center is inviting all seniors to a free movie night on Wednesday, July 15, doors open at 6pm, for a showing of National Treasure: Book of Secrets. National Treasure: Book of Secrets is a 2007 American PG-rated action-adventure starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Justin Bartha. In it, Benjamin […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
NOTICE OF ELECTION FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN AUGUST 4, 2026, PRIMARY ELECTION To the qualified electors of Freedom Township: Notice is hereby given that a state primary election will be held in Freedom Township on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following location (all accessible […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER PUBLIC NOTICE Public Accuracy Voting Machine Test Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 4th, 2026, State Primary Election has been scheduled for Monday, July 20th, 5:30 PM. in the City of Manchester Council Chambers Room, located in the lower level of City Hall, 912 City Road, […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIPS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in said governmental units on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The State Primary Election is being held for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices: Governor, United State […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FREEDOM, TOWNSHIPS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Freedom Township who is not already registered may register to vote at your corresponding office of the Township Clerk; the office of the […]
