Sara Swanson

New weight restrictions on Sharon Hollow Road bridge

from Washtenaw County Road Commission Effective Friday, February 7, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission has reduced the load rating on the Sharon Hollow Road bridge over River Raisin, between Sharon Valley Road and Bethel Church Road in Sharon Township. It has been reduced to 42/67/76 due to structural deterioration. A schedule for maintenance at […]

 Sara Swanson

After-school art program returns in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, Manchester District Library will have supplies to make friendship bracelets, kindness rocks, and seed bombs using native Michigan wildflowers. What can you create to bring joy to someone in your life, or even a total stranger? Find out on Friday, […]

 Sara Swanson

Seasonal tea tasting at the Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Samantha Musil, owner of local tea company S*TEA*P, for a seasonal tea tasting on Saturday, February 22, at 11am in the Village Room. Participants will sample five seasonally flavored tea blends while learning about various tea types and brewing methods. Recommended for […]

 Sara Swanson

MDL Adult Book Club will discuss the works of Annie Ernaux

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 19, to discuss the works of Annie Ernaux, winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize for Literature. Club members can choose from a selection of available titles. This is the book club’s translated works selection for […]

 Sara Swanson

Ernest named to fall NMU’s 2024 dean’s list

submitted by Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University has announced the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. The dean’s list recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. Holden Ernest from Manchester qualified with a grade point average of 3.50–3.99. Northern Michigan University is a public […]

 Sara Swanson

Photo: Ice hole on the River Raisin

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

CITY OF MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING February 17, 2025, 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the City of Manchester’s City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester City Hall, 912 City, Manchester, MI 48158. The purpose of the public hearing is […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The Bridgewater Township Board of Review for 2025 will be held at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, Ml 48158 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm — Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

  CITY OF MANCHESTER BOARD OF REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Manchester Board of Review will meet at: 912 City Road Manchester, MI 48158 on the following days: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 9:30 AM – organizational meeting Monday, March 17, 2025 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, March 18, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:00 […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES January 14, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible, absent—none, 3 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and treasurer, […]