Ground broken on Emerald Glen subdivision; 30 new homes coming soon!
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development The Emerald Glen subdivision, which will be located off Galloway Dr behind Carr Park in Manchester, broke ground last month. This project is a collaboration between the City of Manchester, Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and Allen Edwin Homes. The subdivision will feature 30 new […]
Deathbed tip in 50-year-old cold case leaves Sharon Township farmer with property damage and a mess
by Sara Swanson Late last week Matthew Albert and his family’s 20-acre Sharon Township farm became the location of a search warrant execution related to the unsolved 1976 murder of Sharon Township resident Peter Kensler who was shot and killed on his front lawn. Now that the FBI and Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office have left, […]
Blisters and faith; 29-mile pilgrimage began in Manchester last Saturday
by Sara Swanson Two Saturdays ago you may have noticed a group of people walking down the sidewalk or the road carrying flags and banners. The Manchester area hosted the first leg of the Ann Arbor Latin Mass Community’s 4th Annual Walking Marian Pilgrimage. The two-day walk, which ended at St. Thomas in Ann Arbor, […]
Another successful Fun Run for Klager and Riverside students!
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary Riverside and Luther C. Klager Elementary students had the perfect weather to enjoy the PTO-sponsored Fun Run on Friday, October 9. The sun was shining, the energy was high, the cheers were loud, and the volunteers were plentiful as children ran around the track and raised money […]
First half of School Board candidate forum complete; second half this week
by Sara Swanson The first half of the two-night in-person school board candidate forum was held on October 7. Three of the four candidates scheduled to participate attended, Joe Walsh, Chelsea Kapuniai, and Celia Creger. Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XrN9fD_eVpM?app=desktop&feature=share The second half of the forum will be this Wednesday, October 14, from 6pm to […]
Mercury Broadband LLC commits to completing Bridgewater Township
by Sara Swanson We reported a couple of weeks ago that U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell organized a meeting on August 25 between Mercury Broadband LLC, Bridgewater Township, and the County in order to try to get answers on the halted broadband rollout in the township. Bridgewater Township is the last township in the county that […]
6th annual Tractor Tire Drive coming up in Freedom Township
submitted by the Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District and Washtenaw County Water Resources Materials Management Division are happy to announce they are holding their 6th Annual Tractor Tire Drive on November 7, from 9am to 12pm, at Freedom Township Hall (11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, MI 48158). Since its inception, the […]
Crop Walk 2026 has beautiful weather, brings in $5,000+
by Sara Swanson Manchester had beautiful weather for its annual CROP Hunger Walk on October 3. Walkers could choose between walking one mile, three miles, or rocking in a rocking chair. Organizer Cathy Moore reports that they had 37 walkers and two dogs participate. Donations were collected and the money raised will be used to […]
Obituary: Jeffrey K Schaffer
Jeffrey K Schaffer, 78, of Manchester, Mich., passed away October 10, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Jeff’s family and friends will gather on Monday, October 19, from 2pm to 4pm, and 6pm to 8pm, at Eineder Funeral Home — Manchester Chapel. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 20, at 10am, at Emanuel […]
Klager teacher receives $500 grant from American 1
by Sara Swanson American 1 Credit Union announced last week the recipients of its 2026 Annual Teacher Grant Program, awarding 15 grants of $500 each to area educators. One of these teachers was from Manchester Community Schools, Stephanie Little who teaches at Luther C. Klager Elementary. Little was the only Washtenaw teacher to receive a […]
