City needs input on new intergenerational outdoor play & exercise space
by Sara Swanson In 2020 Manchester installed a variety of large play equipment in Wurster Park, in River Raisin Park, along the multi-use trail, and outside the Manchester District Library including large musical instruments, giant mushrooms, a big stopwatch to time yourself with, climbing wall, huge turtle, and benches. This was the result of hard […]
August primary election info for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Michigan has a primary election coming up on Aug. 4. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. Primary elections for Democratic and Republican parties for Governor, US Senator, US Representative, State Senator, and State Representatives will be on the ballot as well as ballot proposals. All registered voters can vote in […]
Sen. Sue Shink talks with residents at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve
by Sara Swanson June 15, State Senator Sue Shink who represents Freedom and Sharon townships in the Manchester area came to Watkins Lake State Park which spans Manchester and Norvell Townships for her third Walk and Talk event, held this year. She was joined by Ben Spiegel, Watkins Lake Unit Supervisor at the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources […]
HSHV to rehome 30 cats and kittens from Manchester, can you help?
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Thirty cats were rescued by the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) from a home in Manchester. The owner brought several sick cats to the shelter when she asked for help for many still in her home. Rescue officers arrived to find cats ranging from young kittens to […]
Scio Church Rd & Zeeb Rd intersection closed for roundabout construction
by Sara Swanson On June 17, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed the intersection of Scio Church Rd and Zeeb Rd in Lodi and Scio Townships to construct a roundabout. While this is not technically in the Manchester area, this is one of the main paths to get to the eastern half of the […]
The 2026 Manchester Fairy Garden Contest winners and map
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator With so many lovely fairy gardens on display, the judges had quite the time picking their favorites in the 2026 Manchester Fairy Garden Contest. This year’s entries were filled with fresh ideas, creative details, and plenty of fairy magic. The judges were especially excited to see […]
The Annual Manchester Fairy Festival of 2026
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Magic was in full bloom at this year’s Annual Manchester Fairy Festival as little fairies and elves gathered for an afternoon of whimsical fun, creativity, and community spirit. Young festival-goers planted their very own fairy gardens using ferns donated by Debbie Kelly, along with tiny trinkets […]
Free summer meals to-go for kids and teens!
by Sara Swanson Kids and teens 18 and under, regardless of what school district they live in and whether they are enrolled in public school or not, are eligible for free weekly meal boxes from the USDA. Each weekly box contains seven breakfasts and seven lunches for each child. There are no income limits and […]
Hunting application period open for Iron Creek Preserve
by Sara Swanson Are you a deer hunter looking for somewhere to hunt in the area? Legacy Land Conservancy announced that the application period for the 2026 hunting program at Iron Creek Preserve located at 11703 Noggles Rd in Manchester Township is now open. They state that interested hunters may now apply for the opportunity […]
Amcor Spring Food Drive boosts CRC Pantry
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director, Community Resource Center The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) is grateful to Amcor’s site in Manchester, Mich. for hosting a spring food drive that brought in 285.8 pounds of food and 208.7 pounds of non-food essentials. The drive brought in much needed items like laundry soap and dish soap, […]
