SWWCOG: discussion of standardizing ordinances to ease fire department response; Ron Milkey elected new chairperson
by Sybil Kolon The Southwest Washtenaw Council of Governments (SWWCOG) elected their new chairman at their September 9 meeting. Ron Milkey, supervisor of Manchester Township, will take over from Laurie Fromhart, supervisor of Bridgewater Township. SWWCOG was formed in the mid 1990s to facilitate communication, cooperation, and sharing of resources in the Manchester area. SWWCOG […]
Tire-recycling event coming up at Manchester Township Hall
by Sara Swanson Manchester Township, in cooperation with the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office and partly funded with a Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy grant, is offering a tire drop-off event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9am to noon (no late arrivals), at the Manchester Township Office, 275 S Macomb St. […]
Emanuel UCC receives grant for monthly meal program
submitted by Persis Sopariwala, Agent Charitable Fund Manager Emanuel United Church of Christ was recently awarded a $1,500 grant to fight food insecurity in the community by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will be used to purchase food for the church’s monthly meal programs. Emanuel United Church of […]
WCRC to close Sharon Valley Rd. bridge for replacement
by Sara Swanson On Monday, October 5, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close the Sharon Valley Road Bridge, over River Raisin, between Sharon Hollow Rd and Meyers Rd in Sharon Township. WCRC states that the bridge was built in 1960 and has reached the end of its design life and that the […]
High School cross-country team holding food truck fundraiser
submitted by Stephanie Johnson, MHS cross country The high school cross-country team is having a food truck fundraiser on September 22 to coordinate with our only home meet of the season. We are hosting the Cascades North Jamboree. The cross-country course starts and finishes on the practice football field and runs in the trails around […]
Lady Dutch varsity and JV volleyball teams defeat Addison
submitted by Jason Flint, Lady Dutch volleyball Both JV and varsity Lady Dutch volleyball won in straight sets 3–0 against Addison on Tuesday night, September 15, 2026. We also celebrated milestones for two of our senior captains, Ava Rentfro, who reached 500 digs for her career, and Karsyn Klein, who reached 500 kills for her […]
Manchester residents invited to area-wide presentation on election integrity
by Sara Swanson Holy Faith Church located at 6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd in Saline is inviting Manchester residents to a free area-wide presentation on the election process, “Cast with Confidence,” on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Refreshments will be available at 6:15pm and the program will run from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Manchester residents Elaine and Barry […]
Photos: Sewer and paving work on Macomb St
by Sara Swanson Macomb Street in the City had both sewer work and paving going on last week!
Fall fun with the MDL Afterschool Art program!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and creative little pumpkins! The Manchester District Library is getting into the autumn spirit with an afternoon of fall crafting on Monday, September 28, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants can make pumpkins out of old books and use […]
From New Amsterdam to New York, discover the history of an original colony
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Did you know that New York City was once called New Amsterdam? Before the English took control in 1664, the Dutch had established a bustling settlement on Manhattan Island known as New Amsterdam, part of their colony of New Netherland. But how did this Dutch settlement […]
