Adult Book Club to finalize upcoming book selections
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, August 20, to discuss summer reads and finalize book selections for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the City Building. All […]
Obituary: Carolyn Marie Ahrens
Carolyn Marie Ahrens, born June 2, 1938, to George and Theda Conner in Saline, Mich., went home to her lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Whitehall, Mich., at the age of 87. Carolyn was preceded in death by both of her parents and her sisters, Arlene and Joyce, and is survived by her husband, […]
Photos: 2025 Manchester Community Fair Parade
by Sara Swanson Last Tuesday, the 80th Annual Manchester Community Fair kicked off with the Fair Parade. After the procession of fire trucks came the fair queen candidates, the tractors, the mini motorcycles, the riding lawn mowers, and the tow trucks, with golf carts, floats, and at least one snow plow mixed in. And, of […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Township Offices, 275 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, to receive comments on the following variance petition: REQUEST Petition to construct a detached garage at 14565 Sharon Hollow […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — August 2025
The newest edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: Trumpeter August 2025
Michigan regulators heard arguments on restricting factory farm pollution on Friday
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Eli Newman (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) held a public hearing Friday on a policy that could shape pollution […]
Michigan homeless camp crackdowns leave some ‘just trying to survive’
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — The radio is silent in Greg Pratt’s van, but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet as dozens of styrofoam containers filled […]
Whitmer meets with Trump, seeks delay on Medicaid change that will cost Michigan
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, lobbying him to delay implementation […]
Meet MCS’s new superintendent!
by Sara Swanson After a months-long process, Manchester Community Schools selected a new superintendent in June. Steve Head comes to us from Onsted, where he taught history and filled multiple administrative roles in the high school and middle school before serving as the district’s superintendent for eight years. He isn’t leaving Onsted directly for Manchester, […]
Schiel family flag tradition being passed on after 30 years
submitted by John A. Schiel The torch of a Manchester tradition is being passed. Since 1994 the Schiel family placed the flags on the graves of deceased veterans in the Manchester area every Memorial Day. The Schiel family is made up of Charles, a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran and a life member of the Emil […]
