Manchester Township discusses increased FD calls for service & voting turnout
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 11 board meeting except Mike Fusilier. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba and planning commissioners Jim Carpenter and Carl Werner and a few other members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly report for July. There were 105 calls for service in July, […]
IHCC invites community to picnic and state park celebration
by Sara Swanson Irish Hills Concerned Citizens (IHCC), a local nonprofit organized to oppose a gravel mine proposed next to Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, invites community members to its summer picnic on Wednesday, August 26, from 3pm to 7pm, at WJ Hayes State Park. Hayes State Park is located 10 minutes south […]
Obituary: Martha (Boutell) England
Martha (Boutell) England, a longtime resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, and Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away May 24, 2026. Born in Perry, Michigan September 1, 1942, and raised in Manchester, Michigan, Martha was a proud graduate of Michigan State University. She dedicated several years of her life to teaching elementary school students, sharing her love […]
Roadwork updates on Ann Arbor-Saline Rd at Ellsworth Rd hill cut and Scio Church Rd at Zeeb Rd roundabout
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On August 1, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed the intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and Ellsworth Rd in Lodi and Pittsfield townships. The contractor removed the existing pavement and replaced the culvert under Ellsworth Rd. They also began excavating along Ann […]
Photos: Junk Journaling at the library
by Sara Swanson On August 13, the Manchester District Library held a junk journaling workshop. Organizer Laura Wohlgemuth stated, “We had such a fun and creative evening at our recent Junk Journal Workshop at the Manchester District Library! It was wonderful seeing everyone share ideas, visit with one another, and create journals that were completely […]
Obituary: Tim David Armentrout
Tim David Armentrout, 77, of Manchester, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Tim’s family will hold a private graveside service with military honors at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manchester. He was born on April 18, 1949, in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Robert and Jacqueline (Knauss) Armentrout. Tim married the love of his life, Joyce Ursum, on […]
Obituary: Bruce Arthur Clark
Bruce Arthur Clark, 91, passed away on July 13, 2026. Bruce’s family and friends will gather from 10am to 11am, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held at 11am, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. He was born on March […]
Financial advisor Colleen Newton of Edward Jones receives Certified Exit Planning Advisor® designation
by Sara Swanson Financial advisor Colleen Newton of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Manchester has received the Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, or CEPA®, designation through the Exit Planning Institute(TM). This designation provides specific education on how to help business owners have a successful exit by discussing business readiness, strengthening personal financial strategies, and […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join the 4-Corners Protectors gathering on Friday, August 21, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of M-52 and Main Street in Manchester. We welcome peaceful protest and freedom of speech. Protest gets the message “We are not OK” across. Protest lets others know they are not alone. Stand […]
Make flower petal sun catchers at the MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library will celebrate the beauty of summer with a special Flower Petal Suncatchers program on Monday, August 24, from 3:30pm to 5pm. Participants will create colorful suncatchers using locally grown flowers picked at From the Ground Up Flower Farm, a U-pick flower farm […]
