May school board meeting: school board hears presentations from students & teachers
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly School Board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 6pm on Monday, May 18. One board member was not in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, which was approved unanimously. The agenda was followed by a series of presentations from students and teachers. Ellen […]
Riverside briefly plagued by plumbing issue
by Sara Swanson Riverside Intermediate School families got a surprise message Wednesday when they were asked to come pick up their students if they were able, because of a plumbing-related issue. Superintendent Steve Head reported on Thursday, “We had a blockage in the line yesterday that caused issues in a classroom and our media center. […]
Boys are Back-2-Back Regional Champs and Girls Take 3rd in Cascades Conference!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Boys are Back-2-Back Regional Champs! Girls Take 3rd! Concord, Mi – it was a great night on the Track for the Flying Dutchmen! The Boys won the Regional for the 2nd straight year and fourth time in School History (2006, 2007, 2025, 2026) as they would […]
AI is here to stay; learn about it with an ALI class
by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute What is AI… that is, Artificial Intelligence? Frankly, I have no idea and I suspect that most of my friends, relatives, neighbors, readers of this newspaper, and folks I have never met have no idea what it is either. Somehow it seems related to ChatGPT and I have no […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission There is roadwork this week in our area in Sharon and Freedom townships. In Freedom Township, Waters Rd, between Loeffler Rd and Fletcher Rd, will have lane restrictions on May 26 and 27 for drainage work. In Sharon Township, Grass Lake Rd, between Sylvan Rd and M-52, will have […]
Public notice: Manchester District Library
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Board of Trustees of the Manchester District Library, County of Washtenaw, State of […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES May 12, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:03pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Schaible, Huehl absent-none 5 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Annual Fairy Garden Contest returning!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Tiny doors, whimsical gardens, and a touch of imagination are popping up once again as the Manchester District Library invites the community to participate in the return of its popular Manchester Fairy Garden Contest! Hosted in partnership with Worth Repeating, this beloved annual event encourages participants […]
Get a jump start on summer reading
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Excitement for summer is building at the Manchester District Library! Community members eager to begin their reading adventure can take advantage of Summer Reading Program Early Registration, running June 5–17, 2026. Stop by the library, 912 City Rd, to sign up early and receive a special […]
Take a virtual vacation in the Sunshine State at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Pack your imagination and join the Manchester District Library for Virtual Vacation: Exploring Florida on Monday, June 1, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Participants of all ages will embark on a fun-filled journey around Florida’s entire coastline while discovering the state’s rich history, vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, […]
