Make valentines for local seniors at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Stop by the Manchester District Library (MDL) to make a valentine card or two for local seniors. Gather with other participants on Monday, February 9, from 3pm to 4:30pm, in the upstairs lounge space or drop by at your convenience anytime during open hours February 10–11 to make […]
Join the homeschooler Valentine Day party at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Bring a snack to share and join local homeschooling families at the Manchester District Library (MDL) at 2pm on Friday, February 13, for a Valentine party in the City Room. This fun-filled afternoon will include a valentine card exchange, craft activity, and games. All are welcome. If planning […]
Library offers monthly story time for young homeschoolers
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, February 9, Manchester District Library will offer a special story time for young homeschoolers and their caregivers. Join Miss Abby at 11am in the youth area for stories, songs, and crafts while getting to know fellow homeschoolers in the community. More than just a story hour, […]
Washtenaw employers & mentors needed to invest in youth through summer youth employment program
submitted by SummerWorks SummerWorks, Washtenaw County’s summer youth employment program, is seeking local employers and professionals to provide paid internships and mentorship to young adults aged 16–24 across the county. Going into its 11th year, SummerWorks has offered 10-week paid summer internships to youth across Washtenaw County. In the past, the summer youth employment program […]
Photos: 2026 Manchester Community Health Fair
by Colleen Schoenfeld The 2026 Manchester Community Health Fair was held on Saturday, January 31, from 11am to 1pm, in the Village Room. Vendor tables included: Manchester Lion’s Club, SRSLY Manchester, TOPS, Manchester Farmer’s Market, Manchester Market with Smiling Jim’s organic spices, MDHHS Environmental Health, Our Family Friend, Faster Way (weight loss coaching), Health Yourself […]
Michigan quietly kills effort to restructure mental health care system
Editor’s note: 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 Michigan has quietly halted efforts to shake up the way public funds for mental health care in the state are […]
ICE denies targeting Ypsi schools as Michigan lawmakers eye restrictions
Editor’s note: 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 Isabel Lohman and Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not targeting Michigan schools or bus stops and no children were […]
Michigan pushes toward 100% clean energy by 2040 despite funding cuts
by Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov, Capital News Service LANSING – Michigan’s current renewable energy target is 50% by 2030 and 60% by 2035, with a goal of 100% clean energy by 2040. However, meeting that timeline presents significant obstacles, experts say. The effort comes as utilities, state regulators and local governments navigate reductions in federal funding for […]
Ann Arbor and Manchester Township fire departments remember FF Schnearle-Pennywitt
by Marsha Chartrand On Sunday, January 11, the Manchester Township Fire Department and the Ann Arbor Fire Department gathered at the Oak Grove Cemetery to pay tribute to firefighter Amy Schnearle-Pennywitt of Manchester, who was fatally injured 20 years ago while performing a rescue operation on I-94. Current Chief of the Manchester Fire Department Mike […]
Dingell’s office gets involved in ongoing broadband hold-up in Bridgewater Township
by Sara Swanson In September 2021, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted to become one of the first counties in the state to create a path for every household to access high-speed broadband internet. Now, in the start of 2026, Manchester, Freedom, and Sharon Townships are completely connected, but only about 1/3 of Bridgewater […]
