Manchester Market no longer carrying Noggle beef but there are still plenty of ways to purchase it!
by Sara Swanson Since it’s opening, Manchester Market had a partnership with Manchester Township’s Noggle Farms, processing the steers in-house and selling the local beef to their customers. At the end of May, the Manchester Market announced they would stop carrying Noggle beef, stating, “The amount of labor we were spending on handling and processing […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition May meeting: WAVE use is up, suicide prevention panel, & CRC moves for the summer
by Colleen A. McKenney The Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC), part of the 5 Healthy Towns, met on June 2, 2026, for their May monthly meeting that was moved for the Memorial Day holiday. They will still meet on June 23 for their regular June meeting as well. The coalition members explained that anyone is welcome […]
Community Day returns to Luther C. Klager Elementary School
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The annual Community Day returned to Luther C. Klager Elementary School on the last Thursday of the school year. Community Day is an event that invites local community and business leaders to come to the school to teach the children about their jobs and services that they […]
Millie’s Coffeehouse holding open mic nights
by Sara Swanson In addition to the longstanding Wednesday Open mic nights at the Village Tap, Manchester area residents have another opportunity to try out their music, poetry, storytelling, or stand-up comedy. Millie’s Coffeehouse located at 227 E Main St held their first open mic night on Saturday, May 30 from 4pm to 7pm and […]
Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed for Manchester
by Colleen A. McKenney Meal on Wheels provides meals to the elderly and home bound twice a week in the Manchester area. This service is provided by the Chelsea Senior Center but currently they are in need of Manchester area delivery volunteers! Carol Wotring, executive director of the Community Resource Center provided the following details: […]
Luther C. Klager ends the school year “glowing up”!
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The school year at Luther C. Klager Elementary School came to an end on Friday, June 5 with sweet treats, graduation, and a glow party. The eventful morning began with some extra love from the Klager/Riverside Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). PTO sponsored the annual arrival of the Kona […]
Klager Cookout and Color Run Fun
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School On Wednesday, June 3, the children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a double dose of fun. At lunch time, tables and picnic blankets were set up outside for the children to enjoy a cookout. School Board member Brandon Woods was on hand to […]
The Great Klager Race and bubble fun!
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The final week of school arrived, and the students of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a variety of daily special events. Events kicked off Monday morning with The Great Klager Race and Bubble Day. At 9am, children lined up around the front loop in […]
Chelsea Hospital asking Manchester residents to take 2026 community health needs survey
by Sara Swanson Chelsea Hospital is asking Manchester area residents to take the time to complete this 2026 community health needs survey. Your answers help shape our local health services. It will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and will be entered into a drawing […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Hayes Rd between Heim Rd and Old US-12 in Sharon and Sylvan Townships will close for a culvert replacement. This is expected to take one day. On Monday, June 8, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin performing drainage work on Boetger […]
