Annual school budget hearing: closing 2025–2026; preparing for the 2026–2027 school year
by Melissa Yekulis The School Board meeting around the Annual Budget Hearing for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 5:01pm on Monday, June 15. One board member was absent from the meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. The agenda for the Budget Hearing was approved unanimously. There was no Old […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling Golf Outing Fundraiser
submitted by the Manchester Wrestling Club This year’s Manchester Youth Wrestling Golf Outing will be July 11 at Rustic Glen Golf Course in Saline with a shotgun start at 8:30am. Participating costs $85 and includes 18-holes, cart, and lunch. There are contests for 1st place, longest drive, and closest to the pin. There will also […]
June Wellness Coalition meeting canceled
by Sara Swanson The write-up of the May Wellness Coalition meeting stated that the next meeting was June 23. Due to no new or urgent topics for discussion, the June 23 meeting of the Manchester Wellness Coalition has been canceled. The next meeting is on Tuesday, August 25, at noon in the Village Room, 912 […]
Dino Dig + Cookie Excavation at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Get ready for a dino-sized afternoon of discovery at the Manchester District Library! On Monday, June 29, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, in the City Room, children are invited to take part in Dino Dig + Cookie Excavation. Kids will become junior archaeologists as they learn how […]
Bingo fun at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Get ready for an evening of laughs, luck, and friendly competition at the Manchester District Library! Bingo for All Ages will take place on Thursday, July 2, at 6:30pm, in the library’s Teen Spot, and everyone is invited to join the fun. Bingo for All Ages […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
editor’s note June 27, 2026: This has been extended again to July 3, 2026 from WCRC On Friday, June 12, 2026, WCRC began performing asphalt resurfacing on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The road is not closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to intermittent lane restrictions. The […]
Obituary: Pamela Kay Lamb
Pamela Kay Lamb, 77, passed away on June 22, 2026, after a long battle with complications from an autoimmune disorder. Pam was born on March 6, 1949, in Tecumseh, MI, to Walter Merle Lamb and Carmen Ona Pfaffinger. She was a loving mother, nana, sister, and dear friend, whose presence brought much laughter, smiles, and […]
Photos: MDL Summer Reading Kick-off!
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library The Manchester Summer Reading Kick-off party on June 18 in Wurster Park was a fun, dinosaur-themed evening with a great community turnout, live music from Gemini, and lots of families enjoying the start of summer reading. Big thanks to the Manchester District Library for hosting, the Friends […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
PUBLIC NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING CANVASS TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF: The Township of Bridgewater In compliance with MCL 168.720j, you are hereby informed of the following details regarding the Precinct Canvass of Early Votes. The Precinct Canvas of Early Votes is the culmination of the 9 days of early voting and is when the […]
Wario Wednesday and Cartooning 101 continue all summer at the MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Just because summer is here doesn’t mean the fun stops at the Manchester District Library. Two favorite weekly programs that have been enjoyed throughout the year — Wario Wednesday and Cartooning 101 — will continue all summer long. Wario Wednesday will keep the gaming fun going […]
