Free rides to the polls on Election Day
by Sara Swanson Voting in person and need a ride? Washtenaw County is sponsoring free rides to the polls on Election Day. In the Manchester area, Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) is providing this service. Book your ride by calling 734-475-9494, emailing bookmyride@wavebus.org, or using the Ride Pingo app.
Veterans Appreciation Service & Brunch at Zion Lutheran Church
submitted by Zion Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd, is holding a Veterans Appreciation Service and Brunch on Sunday, November 8. The worship service will begin at 10:15am, followed by brunch. Join us as we remember, recognize, and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. If […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday — encourage voting!
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join us at the Four-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday, October 30, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of M-52 and Main Street to encourage voting. Take action, vote, and encourage others to vote. It’s time to make a difference. Whether you’ve been actively protesting or working behind the […]
Get creative with corn crafts at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Children and families are invited to celebrate the harvest season with an afternoon of creativity at Afterschool Art: Corn Crafts on Monday, November 2, from 3:30pm to 5pm. The program will be held in the City Room and is open to children ages 3 and up. […]
Graphic-novel book club offering double the hangout fun in November
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The monthly Graphic Novel Book Club Hangout is a casual gathering for young readers ages 10–17 who love graphic novels and want to share that excitement with friends. There’s no need for everyone to read the same book, just bring your love of graphic novels and […]
Countywide town hall on K–12 school funding
submitted by Sandra Wiitala, president Manchester Community Schools Board of Education Washtenaw Association of School Boards will be holding a public town hall–style meeting on November 12 from 6:30pm to 8pm at High Point School on Wagner Road in Ann Arbor. Topics covered will include state funding structure and how schools are funded, the historical […]
Request testing of a body of surface water from state monitoring program
by Sara Swanson Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Resources Division solicits surface water–quality monitoring recommendations every year (when funding is available) to support their Strategic Environmental Quality Monitoring Program for Michigan’s Surface Waters. They focus on different watersheds in a cycle and this coming year’s watersheds to be focused on […]
Obituary: Andrew Edward Whelan
It is with great sadness that we share with you the sudden death of Andrew Edward Whelan on October 21, 2026. Andrew, the eldest son of Edward and Rosemary Whelan, and brother of Elizabeth, David, and Paul was born on July 30, 1965 in Toronto, Canada. He grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES October 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:01pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl absent-Schaible 12 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and treasurer, […]
