Time to donate Toys for Tots
by Sara Swanson You can help put toys under a child’s Christmas tree, right here in Manchester. The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are running their annual Toys for Tots campaign. All the toys collected will be remain in the Manchester area. Bring your new, unwrapped toys to any of the […]
2025 CROP Walk total is in
by Sara Swanson We reported in mid October that this year’s CROP Hunger Walk raised a little over $3,600 to fight hunger both locally and further afield. However, organizers were still collecting donations through the end of October. Organizer Cathy Moore stated last week that the final numbers are in and in the end, the […]
5th/6th Grade Youth Tackle Football team cap off season at the Big House
submitted by Valerie Davis On October 15, 2025, the 5th/6th Grade Youth Tackle Football team capped off a 4–3 season with an incredible opportunity: playing one last game at the Big House against Grass Lake. The boys played tough—just as they had all season—and fought until the final whistle. Touchdowns were scored by Barret Novess, […]
Mailbox set up for kids to write to Santa!
by Sara Swanson Do you have a little one who would like to send a letter to Santa and receive one back in reply? Have them write a letter and drop it into the special red mailbox located in the alley on Main Street, located between Dance With Heart Studios and the Bank Michigan/Main Street […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering planned for this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer More resisters are showing up across the country as we walk this path in utter disbelief. On November 18, six people (including Michigan Senator Elisa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, decorated war veteran senator), reminded military personnel “not to follow illegal orders.” The president then accused them of being traitors […]
Make snowflake ornaments at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Drop in at the Manchester District Library on Thursday, December 11, between 4 and 6pm, to create a beaded snowflake ornament using seed beads. Materials will be provided in the City Room. Recommended for ages 16+. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this […]
Library offers story time for young homeschoolers
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, December 8, Manchester District Library will offer a special story time for young homeschoolers and their caregivers. Join Miss Abby at 11am in the youth area for stories, songs, and crafts while getting to know fellow homeschoolers in the community. This program is offered each month […]
Roadwork in Sharon Township this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will perform forestry work on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. This will result in daytime road closures. The recommended detour is on Lehman and Sylvan roads. The road improvements are expected to take […]
Michigan farm values growing faster than nation amid data center boom
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Paula Gardner, Bridge Michigan Michigan farm property values are going gangbusters, rising 7.8% in the past year and leading the nation, according to an […]
Elissa Slotkin: FBI targeting Democrats over ‘illegal orders’ video
by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democratic lawmakers involved in a controversial social media video are now the subject of a Federal Bureau of Investigation inquiry, they said Tuesday. Speaking at a fire hall in Inkster, Slotkin said the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division notified Congress of the potential probe Monday […]
