Dingell invites students to participate in annual “Valentines for Veterans“ project
submitted by Michaela Johnson, Office of Debbie Dingell Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) is inviting students to participate in her annual “Valentines for Veterans” project by creating handmade Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered directly to local veterans. Since 2015, students across the region have made hundreds of cards each year to show love and appreciation […]
Manchester’s most accomplished scouts invited to apply for VFW’s Scout of the Year
submitted by Dann Todd, Grass Lake Post 10194 Veterans of Foreign Wars The Veterans of Foreign Wars invites all high-achieving scouts to apply for the VFW’s Scout of the Year program. This program was developed to recognize the accomplishments of scouts who have achieved one of the four following awards: Scouting Eagle Scout, Girl Scouts Gold […]
Adult book club meets to discuss “Cahokia Jazz“
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club in discussion of Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford. This is the book club’s alternative history/speculative fiction selection for the season. The meeting will begin at 6pm on Wednesday, January 21 in the Claire Reck History Room […]
Obituary: Gregory Dickson Stewart
Gregory Dickson Stewart was born on October 28, 1946, in Detroit, Mich., to Robert Stewart and Barbara Endres-Stewart. Greg died January 15, 2026, at 79 years old. Greg graduated from Alma High School in 1964. He attended Michigan Tech for 1.5 years and then joined the United States Marines with his buddy Jim Ayres. He […]
Special Edition Family Story Time with author Auntie KC
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) is planning a very special edition of the weekly Family Story Time on Tuesday, January 20, at 11am. Join us for a galactic good time as we are joined by special guest Auntie KC, former Chief Scientist for Human Spaceflight at NASA turned […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFPs) Manchester Community Schools is accepting sealed proposals for two Riverside Intermediate School technology projects: (1) Classroom Technology Project and (2) School Clock & Intercom System. RFP packets available at https://www.manchesterschools.us/district/public-notice/. Questions are due: 1/26/2026 @ 2:30 PM. Proposals are due: 1/30/2026 @ 3:00 PM. Bid […]
Library offers After School Art: Slime Time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will hold After School Art on Friday, January 19, at 3:30pm, in the City Room. Join us for an ooey-gooey good time and make a custom slime creation to take home! All materials provided. Recommended for ages 5+. Stop by the library or visit […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS During a regular meeting on January 8, 2026, the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. 67-12, which amends Article 11.0 (Special Development Procedures) and Article 19.0 (Definitions) of the Bridgewater Township Zoning Ordinance No. 67, by authority of the Michigan Zoning […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES January 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, Schaible absent-none 5 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AMENDMENT During a regular meeting on January 13, 2026, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance (43-H) to amend the Official Zoning Map, by authority of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3101 et. seq., […]
