Manchester Youth Wrestling hosts Monster Mash tournament
by Sara Swanson Manchester Youth Wrestling Club held a tournament in the Manchester Jr/Sr High School gym on Sunday November 2, for wrestlers ages 4 through 14. Organizers report that they had 255 wrestlers participate this year. A number of Manchester’s wrestlers placed. First placers included Cole G., Grant D., Niko V., Scott B., Carter […]
Friends of the Manchester District Library Book Sale this week!
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Used Book Sale Coordinator for the Friends of the Manchester District Library Don’t miss our Fall Book Sale! Explore a wide selection of books on the first and second floors of the library from Wednesday, November 12, through Saturday, November 15, during regular library hours. This special sale is happening alongside […]
Everyone invited to all-ages game night at Victory Manchester
submitted by G. Ryan Quayle, Pastor-Elder, Victory Manchester and Mosaic Church of Ann Arbor You’re invited! Join us for our next All-Ages Game Night. Gather for pizza plus a variety of board, video, and collaborative games. Find us at Victory Manchester (Mosaic Church), 419 S Macomb St, on November 21, 6:30pm. What a great opportunity […]
Obituary: Ronald Thomas Elliott
Ronald Thomas Elliott, 75, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Adrian Bay Rehab and Nursing Center. A private service will be held with full military honors. He was born on November 20, 1949, in Detroit, Mich., to Lawson and Mary Jane (Cowperthwaite) Elliott. He will be remembered for his artistic nature […]
Willow Rd in Bridgewater Township to close for culvert replacement
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, November 10, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will perform a culvert replacement on Willow Rd between McCollum Rd and US-12 in Bridgewater Township. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather […]
Food Gatherers announces pop-up emergency drive-through food distributions
submitted by Dani Wyman, Food Gatherers In response to increasing food insecurity in the community, Food Gatherers is hosting emergency drive-through food distributions to assist Washtenaw County residents. Each distribution will provide free food to anyone who requires assistance. Food will include a box of shelf-stable items, fresh milk, and produce. No registration is required […]
Pie-crust workshop with Chef Keegan at the library
from Manchester District Library Just in time for Thanksgiving, come learn the secret to the perfect pie crust from Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery on Monday, November 16, at 6pm in the City Room (lower level). Make your own pie crust dough to take and bake at home. Materials provided. All ages welcome. Advance […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘The Marsh King‘s Daughter‘
from Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club in discussion of The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne on Wednesday, November 19, at 6pm. This is the book club’s “Set in Michigan” selection for the season. The book club will meet at the library, usually in the […]
Be Prepared Workshop with the Boy Scouts at the Library
from the Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host the Boy Scouts of Troop 426 in the upstairs lounge on Friday, November 21, at 3:30pm, as they offer a special workshop for the community. Join them to learn the 10 essential items you should always take outdoors and make a personal first aid […]
After school art: painting Mason jars at the Library
from Manchester District Library Paint Mason jars at the Manchester District Library on Monday, November 17, at 4pm, in the upstairs lounge. It is a great way to express your creativity, and the jars are perfect for holding the last of fall’s flowers! Materials provided. Recommended for ages 5+. Stop by the library or visit […]
