Make sand art at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Stop by the Manchester District Library on Thursday, July 10, for Sand Art Studio at 1pm in the Village Room. Design your own necklace charm or bottle by layering rainbow-colored sands. Create a simple geometric piece or experiment and see what designs you can make! Materials provided; all […]
Make wire maze sculptures at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will offer a Wire Maze Sculpture activity on Monday, July 7, at 2pm, in the Upstairs Lounge. Beaded wire sculptures are great for toddlers to build their fine motor skills — and make for pretty cool decorations! Materials provided; recommended for ages 3+. Advance registration […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, July 12, between 10am and noon, in the City Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES June 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none 9 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
2024 Water Quality Report for the City of Manchester Water Supply Serial Number: 04020 This report covers the drinking water quality for the City of Manchester for the 2024 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2024. Included are details about where your […]
Michigan petition summer: What to know about voting, tax, wage proposals before you sign
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — If you're heading out to a festival, concert, farmers market or other public event this summer in Michigan, there’s a good chance you’ll be greeted by petition circulators seeking your signature. At least six petition drives are underway or could be soon by groups seeking a spot […]
Bird moving ban has some worried swimmers will be itching for relief
by Eli Newman (Bridge Michigan) Duncan Lawrence saw the full ramifications of cercarial dermatitis — better known by its dreaded nickname “swimmer’s itch” — after his grandchildren experienced the allergic reaction firsthand at his cottage near Roscommon. The three school-aged kids came out from playing in Higgins Lake and within hours were pockmarked with little red welts […]
Great Lakes scientists discover new lifeform microbe, name it ShipGoo1
by Emilio Perez Ibarguen (Bridge Michigan) When a team of scientists and sailors studying Lake Erie algae blooms docked their ship in Cleveland last autumn, they expected a short stop to fix a noisy rudder. Instead, they discovered a new life form aboard the research vessel R/V Blue Heron. Grease that oozed from the rudder […]
City of Manchester and Manchester Township reach agreement on division of assets and fire contract
by Sara Swanson In November of 2023, voters in the Village of Manchester opted almost 2-to-1 to separate from Manchester Township and become a city. This came with new challenges for the City — like running elections and collecting taxes — but also the necessity of dividing the Township’s assets between the Township residents who […]
Celebrating 50 years of service: Matt Donnellon’s journey as a State Farm agent in Manchester
submitted by Janet Larson In the small town of Manchester, Michigan, the name Matt Donnellon has become synonymous with dedication, community spirit, and unwavering service. As he celebrates an impressive 50 years as an agent, Matt’s journey is one marked not only by professional achievements but also by a profound commitment to the community he […]
