Grants will boost research on PFAS contamination of farmland
by Karlee VanAntwerp, Capital News Services LANSING – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched a new research grant program to combat farmland contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The program will give up to $400,000 for projects such as research about PFAS sources, soil dynamics and mitigating and remediating contamination. PFAS, […]
ICE presence rising at Michigan health care facilities, rights groups say
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Dr. Lauren Snyder, a family physician in west Michigan, has had to adjust to encountering ICE as part of her […]
‘No kings’ and ‘no war,’ Trump critics say at protests across Michigan
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Thousands of people gathered at the Michigan Capitol — and other sites across the state — on […]
“The Road Home,” featuring our home, Manchester, Michigan
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On February 13 a film crew from Breyko LLC was set up in the Manchester City Hall lobby to film an interview with our County Commissioner Shannon Beeman for an upcoming documentary called The Road Home. Residents entering to pay their utility and property tax bills sure were surprised to walk […]
Manchester Farmers Market adding a Sunday market for 2026!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Farmers Market is adding a second day! The 2026 farmers market season will include a Sunday market on the gazebo side of Wurster Park with vendors lining the south sidewalk from 10am to 2pm in addition to the long-running Thursday market from 3 to 6pm, which will remain on Adrian […]
Manchester area scores very high on the Opportunity Index, with some caveats
by Sara Swanson In March, the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) launched the 2025 Opportunity Index, which uses current data to measure the access to opportunity across the county, along with an interactive map. Washtenaw, divided by census tracts, means the Manchester area has been separated out and can be assessed […]
March school board meeting: 2 teachers retiring, Riverside bond work decisions continue
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly School Board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 6pm on Monday, March 16. All board members were present at the meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. The agenda was approved unanimously. This month introduced a change in procedure with the introduction of […]
Manchester-area township landowners holding rural land protection event amid growing development pressure
submitted by Jill Lada, Washtenaw County Conservation District, Community Engagement Specialist As development pressure from data centers, solar farms, mineral extraction, and housing continues to reshape Washtenaw County’s rural and natural landscapes, residents of Sharon, Manchester, Bridgewater, and Freedom townships are coming together to take a proactive approach to land preservation and management. The free […]
Sharon Mills open houses scheduled for 2026
by Sara Swanson The county will be holding an open house at Sharon Mills County Park, located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd, on Sunday, April 26, from 1pm to 5pm. Come learn about the mill’s varied uses over time with a focus on Henry Ford’s influences. Can’t make this date? The county will also be […]
Free seeds available at the Seed Library!
by Sara Swanson, Manchester Seed Library volunteer It’s Seed Library time! The Manchester Seed Library is once again set up for self-service in the vestibule of the Manchester District Library (MDL), available whenever the library is open: Monday through Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Friday, 10am to 6pm; and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. The MDL is […]
