April 2026 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the April Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in sports or […]
Sharon Church holding “Messy Church — Listening to God”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Listening to God” on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and a brief, family-friendly […]
Make metal-stamped jewelry at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Design your own custom jewelry at an upcoming workshop hosted by Wild Daisy Creative at the Manchester District Library on Monday, May 4, in the City Room, with a flexible drop-in format from 6pm to 7pm. Stop in at any time during the hour to craft […]
Bingo! for all ages at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library, Event Coordinator Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. In May, Bingo will be held on Thursday, May 7. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit […]
Make a DIY “no sew” T-shirt bag at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for Afterschool Art on Monday, May 4, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Do you have old T-shirts taking up space in your drawers or closet? Put them to use by turning them into a tote bag. Make a […]
WCRC: Culvert replacements and forestry work this week
by Sara Swanson We have two culvert replacements scheduled for the Manchester area this week. On Monday, April 27, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a culvert replacement on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The culvert replacement is expected to take approximately four days to complete. […]
Mental health advocates optimistic about Michigan reforms
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Policymakers are gaining bipartisan traction to reform Michigan’s mental health system with the introduction of new legislative recommendations and proposed […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFPs) Manchester Community Schools is accepting sealed proposals for two for: (1) High School Music Instruments and (2) Propane Infrastructure. RFP packets available at https://www.manchesterschools.us/district/public-notice/. • Questions Due: May 5th, 2026 @ 3:00 PM. • Proposals Due: May 12th, 2026 @ 10:00 AM. • Bid Opening […]
Groups push ‘dignity in death’ for Michigan’s unclaimed dead
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan DETROIT — Soft light filtered through the windows of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul Detroit, where a quiet and somber crowd gathered to honor lives lost. The dead were not friends, relatives or congregants. They were 120 people who had died in Wayne County without loved ones to […]
LGBTQ+ youth more likely to have suicidal thoughts, study finds
This article was originally published by Capital News Service and is republished here under a syndication agreement. by Justin Fox Clausen Rates of suicidal ideation among LGBTQ+ youth in Michigan are slightly higher than the national average, according to a new study from Western Michigan University. On average, youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual […]
