Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025, FOR THE CITY OF MANCHESTER To the qualified electors of the City of Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan: In accordance with City Charter Section 4.6, notice is hereby given that the filing deadline for candidates to be included on the November […]
Michigan lawmakers seeking stronger antisemitism ban: We've been threatened too
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Following a series of attacks across the country, Jewish members of the Michigan Legislature on Tuesday announced a new proposal that would make antisemitism a specific form of illegal ethnic discrimination in the state. They know the stakes well, said Rep. Samantha Steckloff, D-Farmington Hills: All three […]
As Michigan scores fall, state superintendent blames local control ‘run amok’
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) As Michigan students continue to struggle with early literacy, State Superintendent Michael Rice was in the hot seat in Lansing on Tuesday and blamed “local control” for lower scores. Michigan third and fourth grade reading scores continue to be lower than before the pandemic. Just 39.6% of third grade readers are […]
Michigan wants to grow its population, but more adults say no thanks to kids
by Astrid Code (Bridge Michigan) Like many women growing up in Allendale, Kim Bode was raised with a set life plan: go to college, find a husband and have kids. The west Michigan native recalls feeling like her sole purpose in life was to become a mother. “That's just what everybody did, you know? You […]
Manchester High School Class of 2025 graduates
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 1, at 2pm, Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony inside the gym. In recent years graduation has been held in the athletic complex but it is currently undergoing bond-funded renovations. Principal Joshua Lindeman gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, […]
Library to kick off Summer Reading Program and first Gazebo Concert of the season!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer its annual Summer Reading Program this year from June 19 through August 1. Quintessa Gallinat, on behalf of Manchester District Library, stated, “The 2025 Summer Reading Program theme is Color Our World and will offer reading goals for all ages from infant to adult. Both […]
Everyone invited to Manchester Talks! — A Flag Day community “kitchen table”
submitted by Linda Knox, Manchester Voices Indivisible Manchester-area residents are invited to celebrate our shared community on Flag Day, June 14, from 10am to 2pm, in Wurster Park with neighbors and local public service providers. Wurster Park is located at 212 W Main St (the park with the gazebo). Participating organizations include: Friends of Watkins […]
County Commissioners holding board meeting in Manchester
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, who usually meet a half hour away in downtown Ann Arbor, will be holding a working session and board meeting in the City Council Chambers here in Manchester on Wednesday, June 4. The working session starts at 5:30pm and the board meeting starts at 7pm. The […]
Dutch Take 5th and 8th at Team States!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field The Flying Dutchmen competed in the D4 MITCA Team State meet on Saturday, May 24, in Hillsdale, and both teams held their own against the best teams in our division. Both backed up their season-long rankings on the track as the boys took 5th overall and […]
Community honors those who died in service to our country
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s American Legion Post 117 held the annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Oak Grove Cemetery last Monday at 11am. Post Commander Robert Luckhardt opened the ceremony, followed by the National Anthem played by the Manchester High School Marching Band and the flag raising by the Boy Scouts. Afterward, the band played service […]
