Manchester talks on Flag Day!
This version of this articles contains fewer photos to make loading on older devices easier. To view the version with more photos, click here. by Sara Swanson Many events were held all over our area on Saturday, June 14, including here in Manchester. A relatively new organization, Manchester Voices Indivisible, held a Flag Day “Manchester […]
Sharon Church Ice Cream Social
submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church will kick off the area’s summer ice cream social season on Wednesday, June 25, from 4:30pm to 7pm. The Fellowship Hall is located at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road (19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester). Although it’s called an “ice cream social,” a full-dinner menu will […]
Over the Edge adds a charbroil grill!
by Sara Swanson Over the Edge, the sports bar located at 230 E Main St, on the corner of M-52 and Main Street, has added a new charbroil grill in their kitchen. Cooking on a charbroil grill sears in the flavors and imparts a degree of charring, which gives the meat a light charcoal-smoke flavor. […]
Washtenaw County bids farewell to Parks director Coy Vaughn
submitted by Ann Ziolkowski, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) will be losing a dynamic parks leader with the retirement later this month of County Park’s director Coy Vaughn. His contributions and commitment over the past 25+ years have made a significant impact on Washtenaw County’s parks […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2024/2025 2nd Semester Honor Roll
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with honor rolls. At the senior high level, summa cum laude = students with a 3.9 or higher weighted GPA; magna cum laude = students achieving a 3.7 to 3.89 weighted GPA; and cum laude = students achieving a […]
Public invited to Iron Creek Preserve Grand Opening Celebration
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy is proud to announce the grand opening of Iron Creek Preserve, a 79-acre publicly-accessible greenspace in Manchester Township, on June 28. The Preserve, made possible through the generosity of landowners Sybil Kolon and Maan Abdulbaki who donated their land to Legacy in 2024, features diverse ecosystems including […]
Friends of Watkins Lake holding 2nd meeting
by Sara Swanson The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park group has formed and will be holding their 2nd meeting on Monday, June 30, from 6:30pm to 8pm at Hayes State Park. Hayes State Park is 10 minutes directly south of Watkins Lake on Wamplers Lake Road. The meeting will be in the lake pavilion, […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering planned this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw The summer 2025 schedule of 4-Corners Protectors gatherings include the first and third Fridays of the month from 4pm to 6pm. June 20 is the next gathering. Anyone is welcome to organize additional gatherings. We may add them, too, as the need arises. This is a self-directed protest, so bring your […]
Braver Angels: Local efforts to foster respectful dialogue in Washtenaw County
submitted by Bonita Singal, Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County In these times when our community faces important decisions, fostering respectful dialogue is crucial for preserving our shared values and local way of life. A national organization called Braver Angels is making a positive impact locally through the Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County (BA-WA). […]
Update on impact of federal funding freeze on WCCD
Editor’s note: In February we reported that Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) was impacted by the federal funding freezes with two programs most impacted being the Michigan Climate Smart Farms Project and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. In the June 2025 Conservation Update, their monthly e-newsletter, they give an update on the situation. from […]
