Michigan could approve a constitutional convention this year. What would that mean?
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Hayley Harding, Votebeat As Michigan works out who (and what) will be on ballots this fall, one proposal is already set in stone: Should the state “convene a constitutional convention?” Proposal 1, as it will be known, […]
Severe storm sweeps through Manchester hours before fireworks
by Sara Swanson Last Friday, just hours before the fireworks were scheduled to proceed, a severe thunderstorm moved through the Manchester area, knocking down trees and branches, and knocking out power for many residents. Trees were cleared out of roads and the Men’s Club fireworks were able to proceed that night. However, many residents spent […]
Solar-powered stop signs going in at the 4-Corners intersection? Probably not.
by Sara Swanson Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager, reports that in light of multiple concerns brought to the city about vehicles failing to stop at the 4-way-stop intersection of M-52 and Main Street, MDOT has agreed to review the intersection again to determine whether any additional traffic mitigation measures are warranted. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s […]
Wash your produce! Cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan.
from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, with the largest increase occurring in southeast Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing additional recommendations to help prevent food-borne illness related to fresh produce. As of July 4, 2026, no specific produce grower/supplier or specific […]
Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band to play New Orleans–style jazz at upcoming Gazebo Concert
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library Join us on Thursday, July 16, from 7pm to 8pm, at Wurster Park, located at 215 W Main St, for an evening of free live music sponsored by Worth Repeating and hosted by the Manchester District Library. The Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band will entertain audiences with […]
Grass Lake Rd resurfacing complete!
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On June 24, 2026, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) began milling (removing) the existing road surface on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The milling was completed on June 25, with asphalt paving starting the next day. […]
Manchester Memories Project: The Snoopy Mailbox is special to me … What is special to you?
by Melissa Yekulis In the words of my students, the Snoopy Mailbox “is special to me!” My relationship with the Snoopy Mailbox first began in 1986. We were making our way to my godparents’, an eternal, never-ending journey for a 6-year-old, from Chelsea to Tecumseh. This would be one of countless trips to Tecumseh throughout my […]
Wastewater-treatment plant overflows; avoid the river downstream for now
by Sara Swanson A power outage at the City of Manchester wastewater-treatment plant, located at 221 Hibbard St, from the severe storm that hit the area Friday evening caused 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater to overflow into the River Raisin over a two-hour period. The City reports that although the wastewater-treatment plant is equipped with […]
Senior Citizens Council looking for local handypeople for minor home repairs
by Sara Swanson We reported last fall that the Manchester Senior Citizens Council is able to fund minor home repairs using Washtenaw County senior millage funding. They are looking for licensed and insured local handypeople to work with. Please leave a message at the Manchester Senior Center at 734-212-3080 for Barry Osterbur, who oversees the […]
