Corn Roast at the Farmers Market next week
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Men’s Club will be roasting corn at the Manchester Farmers Market next week on Thursday, July 24. Stop by for a free, fresh-roasted ear of local corn (while supplies last)!
4-Corners Protectors gathering planned for this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw A 4-Corners Protectors gathering is planned for Friday July 18, 4pm–6pm, at the corner of Main Street and M-52. This admin is turning against her own people. When local ICE threatens our family members, neighbors, and community members, it is time to speak out about your concerns. Encourage Americans to be […]
Illegal dumping at the recycling bins wastes WWRA time and money
by Sara Swanson Last Tuesday, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) workers stopped by the recycling bins behind Manchester Township Hall and found “a living room’s worth of furniture” illegally dumped in the parking lot. The furniture was blocking parking lot spaces and access to bins for both recyclers and WWRA workers. Karissa Schwarz, who serves […]
Update: CANCELLED. Boil water notice for Beaufort Street/Duncan Street area
Update: July 19, 2025 from Michael Sessions: The previous Boil Water Notice that was issued on Thursday, July 17, 2025, for residents on Duncan Street, Beaufort Street, and Vernon Street has been cancelled. Cancelation notices have been issued to those residences that were impacted. from Michael Sessions, City of Manchester The City of Manchester is […]
July’s Memory Café at Bethel Church
submitted by Della Smith, Memory Café at Bethel Every fourth Wednesday of the month until October 2025, from 1 to 3pm, Bethel Church UCC will hold a Memory Café. A Memory Café is a social opportunity for people with dementia or memory difficulties and their caregivers (this is not a drop-off event; caregivers must stay) […]
MUMC holds monthly Readers' Tea
by Sara Swanson Are you an avid book reader? Would you like to discuss books with other readers? Maybe you are just looking for some good recommendations? On the fourth Wednesday of the month, Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor St, hosts a Readers' Tea at 11am where people come and discuss […]
Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show welcomes the public
submitted by Melissa Gillespie, MSU Extension Support Staff Washtenaw County Visit the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, located at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, July 20–July 26, for the 2025 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show. This family-friendly, no-cost, public event showcases 4-H Youth Development and the interesting opportunities available to Washtenaw County youth. 4-H is a community […]
Roadwork continues in Freedom & Manchester townships
from Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing roadwork in Freedom and Manchester townships this week. In Freedom Township, Ernst Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Reno Rd will have daytime road closures through July 18 (extended) for a culvert replacement; and Waters Rd between Parker and Haab Rd will […]
Obituary: Mark Anthony Weller
Mark Anthony Weller, 73, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. His family held a private Celebration of Life, Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1952, in Ypsilanti, Mich., to John and Julia (Blake) Weller. Mark married the love of his life, the late […]
Tackett named to president’s list at SVSU
submitted by Tackett family Elise Tackett of Manchester has been named to the Saginaw Valley State University president’s list for the winter 2025 semester. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a […]
