CRC & MWC partner with Chelsea Diaper Bank to serve local families
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director of CRC Good news for Manchester families with young children: Accessing diapers just became a whole lot easier thanks to a new partnership between the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) and the First Congregational Church Diaper Bank in Chelsea. At the May 27 Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC) meeting, Sandy […]
Manchester Township holding hearing on master plan, pilots program for better FD nighttime response
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the June 10 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter, and a few members of the public. Fire Chief Kouba provided the monthly report for May. There were 51 calls for service, including 35 EMS responses, two […]
Annual Manchester Fairy Festival 2025 schedule
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth On Thursday, June 26, from 3 to 5pm, the Village Room will transform into The Annual Manchester Fairy Festival! With sponsorship from Worth Repeating, The Manchester District Library will be hosting The Annual Manchester Fairy Festival with buckets of Fairy Fun! There will be fairy crafts, including fairy wands and bracelets, […]
Heat expected to continue through Tuesday evening
by Sara Swanson The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for southern Michigan, including the Manchester area, through 8pm on Tuesday, June 24, for heat index values of 100 to 105 degreesF, and little to no relief is expected at night as temperatures will only fall into the mid and upper 70s with […]
Youth concert band from Switzerland performing in Manchester
submitted by Erin Lilliefors, Blue Lake International The Rhine Talents Youth Concert Band from St. Gallen, Switzerland, is visiting Manchester. We are thrilled to announce a performance by this international group locally at Manchester High School in the auditorium on July 12 at 7pm. Every summer, the Blue Lake International Exchange Program invites the European […]
Federal government rescinds grant to preserve 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy and partners of the Southeast Michigan Conservation Coalition Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project were recently informed its $24.6M award to preserve 4,000 acres of forest and farmland in southeast Michigan has been rescinded by the federal government. “While we are in conversations with the Natural Resources […]
School board approves new superintendent’s contract
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Community Schools (MCS) Board of Education announced on Friday that they have officially approved Steve Head’s employment contract, making him MCS’s new superintendent. School board president Sandra Wiitala thanked those who participated in the search, stating, “We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the MANY students, […]
Farmers Market to feature rummage sale days!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Farmers Market announced last week that they are piloting a new series of events, Rummage Sale Days. They are inviting locals (you must be a resident of the Manchester school district) to set up a tent at the market on the 4th Thursdays of June, July, and August to sell […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering planned for the 4th of July
submitted by Margaret Shaw On Friday, the 4th of July, from 4pm to 6pm, there will be a 4-Corners Protecters gathering. There are many reasons to be visible. Share your concerns and reasons with those at the 4 corners and with your neighbors. It’s a good time to speak with those who gather. It is […]
Explore “process art” at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host a Process Art Party on Friday, June 27, at noon in the City Room. “Process art” uses anything but a paintbrush. Marbles? Check. Squeegee? Check. String? Sponges? … Apples? Check, check, and check (it out to see what we mean)! Materials provided; all […]
