Looking for a job? Looking for employees? WCC holding career fair.
submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 4 to 6 pm, in the Morris Lawrence Building located at 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor. The career fair will feature more than 50 employers with active job […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Notice of Public Hearing/Special Meeting Fiscal Budget 2026-2027 Freedom Township Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, MI 48158 March 10, 2026, 7:30pm The Freedom Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 4/1/2026-3/31/2027 at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — March 2026
The newest edition of Manchester’s newsletter for seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. MAR 2026 Trumpeter. Want to join to the Manchester Senior Citizens Council? Download their membership form here: Member Form. Want to visit senior cafes in other Washtenaw communities? Check out the list here: Senior Cafe 2.26.26.
How a sword and SWAT standoff sparked fury over Michigan mental health crisis
by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan Ruben Peeler’s downstairs neighbor and landlords knew he needed help — help they couldn’t provide. So they did what they thought they were supposed to do, calling 911 on multiple occasions as the Ypsilanti man’s behavior grew more erratic and their efforts to break through weren’t working. They called again […]
Tears, anger at Michigan hearing on bungled tribal boarding school report
by Ron French, Bridge Michigan A taxpayer-funded report on Michigan’s tribal boarding schools — and the state’s decision to shelve the report — drew anger and tears from survivors at a House committee hearing Thursday. While there was no consensus about whether to release the report, many urged the state to budget more money for […]
Conservation, research and community collaboration aid in successful 2026 Black Lake sturgeon season
By ANNA IRONSIDE, Capital News Service LANSING — In the early morning hours of Feb. 7, roughly 653 registered anglers from 10 states gathered to participate in the 2026 Black Lake sturgeon season. Within 48 minutes, six sturgeon were caught, and anglers were told that the tightly managed season has already come to a close […]
Is St. Mary’s Fish Fry happening this year? No.
by Sara Swanson Lent began on February 18 and many Manchester residents were asking if St. Mary Roman Catholic Church would be holding their award-winning, annual fish fry on Friday. The answer is no. There are multiple reasons behind this decision, including the resignations of key volunteers for health reasons, updates to equipment that need […]
Victory Baptist has become Victory Manchester under new leadership & new direction
by Sara Swanson If you look at an online map of Manchester, you may notice a change on Macomb Street. Victory Baptist Church, a 70-year fixture in the City of Manchester, is now labeled as “Victory Manchester.” The church released a statement last week announcing that Victory Baptist Church, a member of the General Association […]
Bristle Farms named WCCD Conservation Farm of the Year
by Sara Swanson A Manchester-area family has been recognized for their conservation work and is being awarded the 2025 Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award by the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD). The Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award is presented to outstanding conservation farmers in Washtenaw County, selected […]
United Women of Faith donate to the Manchester Family Services
submitted by Pastor Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church On the third Wednesday of every month, the basement of Manchester United Methodist Church is filled with laughter, conversation, and plenty of food. Volunteers with Manchester Family Services gather to sort, pack, and share food with neighbors in the community. What begins as a busy morning […]
