Michigan prisons leader defends oversight of women’s prison after 3 deaths
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan The embattled director of the Michigan Department of Corrections is defending conditions inside the state prisons. Heidi Washington, who is facing calls for removal over treatment of female prisoners, on Thursday wrote a letter to US Rep. Debbie Dingell claiming that her department “has established itself as a national […]
Obituary: August Michael “Mike” Rossettie Sr.
August Michael “Mike” Rossettie Sr. of Manchester, Mich., age 88, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home. He was born May 30, 1938, in Malden, Mass., the son of Joseph L. and Gertrude A. (Kuhl) Rossettie. Mike served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Monrovia. He worked for the Washtenaw County Road […]
Obituary: Catherine Marie Cottrell
Catherine Marie Cottrell, 91, of Chelsea (formerly of Manchester), passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Chelsea Retirement Community. Family and friends will gather Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 10am to 11am, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11am, […]
2 vehicles stolen in the City, take precautions
submitted by the City of Manchester The City of Manchester and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office are aware of two vehicle thefts reported in the 600 block of E. Duncan Street. The thefts occurred overnight between June 16 and the morning of June 17, 2026. Residents are reminded to take precautions by locking their vehicles, […]
WCCD’s first ag plastic–recycling event a success
by Sara Swanson We reported this spring that the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) was hosting an agricultural-plastic-recycling-collection event on April 13 at the Washtenaw Food Hub. This event was the first of its kind and held through its Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Kristen Sutter, WCCD natural resource technician, explained, “Farming is widespread in […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2025/2026 2nd semester honor roll
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with honor rolls. At the senior high level, summa cum laude = students with a 3.9 or higher weighted GPA; magna cum laude = students achieving a 3.7 to 3.89 weighted GPA; and cum laude = students achieving a […]
Manchester Pride Day celebration planned!
by Sara Swanson June is nationally recognized as Pride Month to honor the LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. Like communities all over the area, Manchester is hosting a Pride event this summer! On Saturday, June 27, from 3pm to 11pm, there will be a Manchester Pride Day celebration […]
Seniors plan trip to Tigers game
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Seniors are planning a bus trip to Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29 to watch the Detroit Tigers play the Baltimore Orioles. The trip costs $50 per person and will depart from the Manchester Senior Center at 10am. Caregivers are encouraged to attend, too. Spots are still available! The […]
Chef Chris playing the Blues at a free gazebo concert
by Sara Swanson Next week, Thursday, June 25, at 7pm in Wurster Park, the second free Thursday night Gazebo Concert of the season will feature Chef Chris and The Cast Iron MoJo bringing harmonica driven funky old school electric blues. Friend of the library, Brenda Bancroft explained that veteran of the Detroit/Ann Arbor blues scene, […]
Adopt a pet rock at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for The Rock Adoption Agency on Monday, June 22, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants will have the opportunity to create their very own pet rock to adopt and take home. This hands-on activity is perfect for all […]
