MSCC successfully funding home repairs for area seniors
by Sara Swanson We reported back in September that the Manchester Senior Citizens Council is able to fund minor home repairs using Washtenaw County senior millage funding. Since then they’ve been able to provide funding and contractors for several city residents with plumbing, electrical, and heat tape problems. They’ve also added even more ways to […]
Library organizing winter party for whole community!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Michigan winters can be rough, so Manchester District Library created an event for the whole community to get out of the cold and have some fun. All ages are welcome. Join us in the City Room (on the lower level) on Friday, February 27, from 6:30pm to 9pm, […]
Manchester Township Board meeting: Daubner recognized, WWRA, & Huron Valley Night Hawks
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the February 10 board meeting except John Seefeld and Mike Walter. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter and a few members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly report for January. There were 63 calls for service, including 33 EMS […]
Shakespeare Club: octopuses (NOT octopi)
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club At the January 27 Shakespeare Club meeting, Linda Breight began her presentation with a physical description of an octopus. With a life span of 3–5 years, this amazing creature has a brain located between its two eyes, three hearts, and eight arms, each of which is separate, in constant […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary hosts second American Heart Association Assembly
by Melissa Yekulis On Friday, February 13, Luther C. Klager Elementary hosted its second American Heart Association Assembly. The children arrived enthusiastically at the gym with their stuffed animals, ready to learn how to save a life by practicing hands-only CPR. Margo Tramel, from the American Heart Association, was again on hand to walk the […]
State Rep. Foreman holding virtual civil liberties town hall
by Sara Swanson Michigan State Representative Morgan Foreman, who in the Manchester area represents Bridgewater Township, is holding a Know Your Rights virtual town hall on Tuesday, February 17. The training will run from 6pm to 7pm, and will feature special guests with expertise on civil liberties. Join over Zoom/Meeting ID: 301 016 6114. Passcode: […]
Obituary: Robert William Nickerson
Robert William Nickerson, age 82, of Manchester, Mich., passed away at his home on February 14, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born in Wyandotte, Mich., on March 10, 1943, the son of Wm. “Vernie” and Catherine (Lustila) Nickerson. Shortly after his birth, they returned to Germfask, Mich, in the Upper Peninsula, where he […]
Time to register your kids for spring rec soccer
submitted by Sarah Sporer, Marketing Coordinator for the Manchester Soccer Club Soccer season is just around the corner and registration for Manchester Soccer Club’s Spring Rec Soccer is OPEN! The season starts April 11 and runs until May 16. Teams will be broken into three co-ed divisions: U5 Little Kickers, U7, and U9 age groups. Don’t hesitate […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer We must keep up the resistance. How can we live with ourselves if we don’t? Come stand with us at the 4-Corners the first and third Friday of the month, 4pm to 5pm. Bring your heartfelt message and your voice and commit to dissent. We’ll welcome you. Extra signage […]
Ash Wednesday services, night worship, & chili cookout at Zion Lutheran Church
submitted by Zion Lutheran Church — Chelsea Manchester Zion Lutheran Church — Chelsea Manchester, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, has two upcoming events: special Ash Wednesday services and a Night of Worship & Chili Cookoff. The Ash Wednesday services are this Wednesday, February 18, at noon and 7pm. The Night of […]
