Community fundraiser planned to support Manchester graduate Donna Jordan
submitted by Sherry Green The Manchester community is coming together to support one of its own with a Recovery Benefit Dinner for Donna Jordan, to be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 3pm to 6pm, at the Manchester Sportsman Club, located at 8501 Grossman Rd. Donna Jordan, a 1980 graduate of Manchester High School, […]
December school board meeting update: bus grant research continues, Tom Johns recognized, surveys going out soon
by Melissa Yekulis The most recent Manchester Community Schools board meeting took place on Monday, December 15, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center at 6pm. All board members were in attendance, with one board member joining later in the meeting. The meeting began by approving the meeting minutes from the November 17 board meeting, […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling program wraps up early season
submitted by Valerie Davis, Manchester Youth Wrestling The Manchester Youth Wrestling program wrapped up its early season on Sunday, December 21, just in time for families to enjoy the holidays. The club would like to thank all the families who sacrificed many Sundays traveling to tournaments, as well as two nights each week for practices, […]
December 2025 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the December Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor in December has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in […]
Dingell announces she’s running for reelection
by Sara Swanson The Manchester area’s congressperson, Debbie Dingell, announced that she has filed for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. She represents Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District, which includes all of Washtenaw County and parts of Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne counties. She is running for her seventh term. Dingell stated, “There are many issues […]
4-Corners Protectors gatherings starting up for 2026
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer We will continue to voice our opposition to cruelty, corruption, and the dismantling of democracy on the first Friday and third Friday of each month during 2026. Join us at the 4-corners, the corner of Main Street and M-52, from 4pm to 5pm, to peacefully gather to stand in […]
Silver Club Memory Programs returning to Manchester for another Caregiver “Lunch and Learn”
submitted by Sarah Weiss, Silver Club Memory Programs Are you a family caregiver looking for support and a well-deserved break? Are you a neighbor helping care for your neighbor, or a friend taking care of a friend? Looking for respite care for a loved one with memory loss? Join Silver Club Memory Programs on Thursday, […]
Manchester District Library announces 2026 recurring events calendar
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Happy New Year from the staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL)! Family Story Time will continue in its regular weekly time slot — Tuesdays at 11am. Miss Abby and special guest readers will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Recommended for preschool ages with […]
Letter to the editor: Co-op Preschool thanks local groups for support
December 18, 2025 The Manchester Cooperative Preschool recently held its annual Chili Cook Off fundraiser and would like to thank the local groups that continually support the preschool, and the greater Manchester community as well: The Manchester Men’s Club, Worth Repeating, The Manchester Lions Club, and Manchester Masonic Lodge #148. With heartfelt gratitude and thanks, […]
