Sara Swanson

WCRC: Road work on Ely continues

Intermittent lane closures on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships will continue through this week for limestone resurfacing. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester & Sharon Townships

NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS: Notice is hereby given that a State Primary election will be held in Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Townships on Tuesday, […]

 Sara Swanson

Theis holding Manchester coffee hour Friday

Sen. Lana Theis announced on Tuesday that she will be hosting coffee hour in Manchester Friday, July 17 from 11 a.m. – noon at the Sharon Township Hall, located at 18010 Pleasant Lake Road. Residents are invited to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue. Anyone planning on attending […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Millie “April” Smith

Millie April Smith, 78, passed away June 30, 2020 at the St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital.  She was born on June 10, 1942, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Russell and Mildred (Shupe) Smith. She was known by her middle name, April. April graduated from Manchester High School in 1960; from Jackson Junior College in […]

 Sara Swanson

Project Play SportPort Kits coming to Manchester!

submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Free play (kids playing without adult organization) is an old-fashioned idea that is making a comeback. 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) has partnered with Ralph Wilson Foundation (RWF), Project Play, the  Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), Chelsea and Manchester District Libraries, and Manchester Community Schools to bring Project […]

 Sara Swanson

Summer programming goes virtual at the Manchester District Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library  Traditional programming at the Manchester District Library looks a little different this summer. Despite the temporary closure, summer reading and more is already in full swing, thanks to the efforts of some creative and talented library staff. There is still time to participate in the summer reading program, […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester District Library to offer in-person service by appointment

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, July 20, 2020, Manchester District Library will begin offering in-person service by appointment. With a 30-minute appointment, library visitors can browse the collection and check out material, or make use of the library’s copier, fax machine, or computer. With the goal of providing the safest possible […]

 Sara Swanson

4 Manchester students graduate from GVSU

More than 2,800 Grand Valley State University students completed the requirements to receive their degrees this past April including four students from Manchester: Nehemiah K. Ingram earned a BS; Jessica N. Gustad earned a BS; Spencer L. Helminski earned a BBA; and Mackenzie A. Thompson earned a BS. Congratulations, graduates!

 Sara Swanson

WCRC: Road work this week

Intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships will continue through July 24th for limestone resurfacing. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Appalled by Pandemic Prom

July 6, 2020 Having just read about the ‘Pandemic Prom,’ I am appalled at the folks who organized this and encouraged kids to attend the event indoors and without face masks, and I’m ashamed of the community of businesses and individuals that supported it. Manchester is an educated community. But this? This was one of […]