Michigan bills aim to strip municipalities rights to regulate short-term rentals
Michigan Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) introduced a bill in late April preventing municipal governments from regulating or banning short-term rentals in their communities—which would strip local municipalities like Freedom Township and Manchester Township from being able to ban rental properties, sometimes seen by neighbors as a disruption and safety hazard. Short-term rentals are when a […]
3rd Thursday event this week!
3rd Thursday returns this week! This Thursday, August 19th from 5 to 8 pm, come hang out in downtown Manchester for entertainment, food, shopping, kid activities, and more! From 5 to 8 pm, spend time downtown enjoying live classic rock by Lead Foot on the Mill porch and belly dancing performances. Shop the vendors market […]
Dollar General adds fresh produce!
While Manchester residents wait patiently for the reopening of Acorn Farmers Market and Cafe and the brand new Manchester Market (which are hopefully in the final stretch of inspections), they now have a new option for fresh produce while they wait! Joining the gas stations, farm stands, and even restaurants that stepped in to fill […]
COVID-19 cases rise in Manchester
COVID-19 cases rose dramatically last week in 48158 from 2 new cases the previous week to 8 cases last week. The last time Manchester had eight positive cases was the beginning of May when we were nearing the end of our second wave of cases. While 8 cases is low compared to our highest new […]
Residents concerned about proposed gravel mine in Sharon Township
A group of Sharon Township residents are asking that anyone concerned or who wants more information about 400-acre gravel mining operation proposed to go in on either side of Pleasant Lake Road between M-52 and Smythe Road attend the Sharon Township Planning Commission preliminary public hearing, August 17, 2021 at 7 pm at the Sharon […]
CTPL Summer Reading is a Mammoth Success!
submitted by Tamara Denby, Clinton Township Public Library Director This year, the Clinton Library staff was determined to pack a whole lot of fun and education into summer, and it paid off in a big way! Thanks to the aid of resources donated by our generous sponsors and an IMLS grant awarded by the Library […]
Historical Society holding garage sale
The Manchester Area Historical society is having a fundraising garage sale this Thursday, August 19th from 5 to 8 pm during the August 3rd Thursday event. The sale will be in the garage and outside of the Kingsley-Jenter House at 302 E Main St, and most items will be sold for a donation to the […]
Obituary: Mary Jean Brady
Mary Jean Brady, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mary is survived by her daughter Dawn (Denny) Steele, of Manchester and her grandchildren Noah and Mia Steele. She is also survived by her siblings Marcia (Robert) Bunney of Manchester, Michigan; Marlene Loyd of Saline, Michigan and Malinda Hudkins […]
Ahead of the Curve program to add community calendar for Washtenaw County Caregivers
submitted by Rachael Dawson-Baglien, Ahead of the Curve Project Manager Launched in 2019, Ahead of the Curve is an innovative new web-based program by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County that aims to make Washtenaw County a caregiver-friendly community. The goal is to help traditional caregivers and community members identify at-risk, isolated older adults and […]
