Library seeks to renew and to reduce its operating millage
by Sara Swanson Residents of the City of Manchester, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township will be going to the poll on August 6 to vote on, among other things, the Manchester District Library’s millage proposal. This 10-year millage, which, if passed, will run through 2034, is to replace the last 10-year millage voted […]
School District and MUMC fail to come to agreement over parking lot
by Sara Swanson Last week the Manchester Community Schools sent an email out to school families announcing that as of July 1, the school no longer has an agreement to use Manchester United Methodist Church’s parking lot. The lot located between the church and the athletic complex is kitty-corner to Klager Elementary. In the email, […]
Get trained to help prevent suicide in Manchester
by Sara Swanson We reported last month that although decreasing from the previous year, Manchester still has the highest rate of suicide completion in Washtenaw County, and a higher rate than Michigan’s overall suicide rate. One organization actively working to decrease suicide in our area is Chelsea Hospital. They have organized two upcoming Mental Health […]
Bethel Church’s Ice Cream Social
submitted by Jacob Mann Bethel United Church of Christ warmly invites you to our annual Ice Cream Social on July 11, 2024, starting at 4:30pm. We are continuing our annual tradition of a buffet-style dinner with games and, of course — socialization! We are located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd in Manchester. Bethel’s cooks will […]
New free exercise class for seniors!
by Sara Swanson Manchester seniors ages 55+ have a new, twice-weekly, free exercise class right here in the City starting this week! Senior Fit is being offered at no cost as a gift to the senior community by Trinity Health, the parent company of Chelsea Hospital. Class participants will be doing calisthenics, weight training, and […]
Oliva-Perry & Nashif graduate from Kettering
submitted by Kettering University Kettering University awarded 418 bachelor’s degrees during its 2024 commencement ceremony on June 15, setting the stage for these graduates to take on roles as leaders and innovators in a breadth of industries and areas ranging from mobility, new-energy vehicles, and intelligent manufacturing to AI and sustainability. William Nashif of Manchester […]
Letter to the Editor: Manchester featured in Honolulu newspaper!
June 18, 2024 I’m sending you this article from our local Sunday paper. As you can see, this section focuses on venues that relate to Hawaii. Imagine my surprise when I saw someone from here found Manchester as a tourist destination. Aloha, Karen Kirk Kailua, Hawaii Views expressed in any Letter to the Editor are […]
Public notice: Washtenaw County Board of Public Works
WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DESIRABILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A WASHTENAW COUNTY LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD) TO: ALL THE RECORD OWNERS OF, AND PARTIES WITH INTEREST IN, ANY LANDS WITHIN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DESCRIBED BELOW: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES June 11, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible; absent—none; 5 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and treasurer, […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for the meeting of the Bridgewater Township Election Commission on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the August 6, 2024, primary election. The Bridgewater […]
