Welcome to the dark side: amateur astronomy in Manchester!
by Keegan Sweeney In Michigan, April is the month of spring rain, budding trees, and warmer afternoons. It is also the month of International Dark Sky Week. Dark Sky Week, from April 13 to April 20, is a celebration of the nighttime and preserving darkness for ecosystems and stargazing hosted by the International Dark-Sky Association. […]
How could Ford Dam removal affect Manchester? We may find out.
by Marsha Chartrand As a state, we are hearing daily updates of the devastation by floodwaters up north and how Cheboygan’s dam is faring at any given moment. Weather conditions are changing, worldwide. So perhaps the timing is fortuitous for Manchester to step back and take a look at the future of the Ford Dam […]
Did your phone go off during the Ann Arbor tornado warning? Should it have?
by Sara Swanson In the early hours of Tuesday, April 14, an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ann Arbor. Manchester-area residents who live near our two outdoor emergency sirens heard the sirens go off. Most Manchester-area residents’ cell phones remained silent but a few residents received emergency phone alerts. Should you be concerned if you […]
April school board meeting: upgrading Chromebooks, Riverside roof repairs underway
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly school board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 6pm on Monday, April 20. Three board members were absent from the meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, which was approved unanimously. Before voting on the approval of the consent agenda took place, time was […]
5HF offers free community wellness program! Join the Wellness Connection.
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Beginning May 4, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) invites you to join us for an eight-week wellness program that is accessible from wherever you are in the 5HF region. Follow along and join the conversation on 5HF’s Facebook and Instagram pages or the Chelsea Wellness Center website, […]
Are you still without broadband access?
by Sara Swanson Manchester-area residents, are you still waiting on access to wired high-speed broadband? Chris Scharrer, owner of DCS technology, who has been overseeing the broadband project for Washtenaw County, recently put out a call on social media, that if you are still waiting, let him know by emailing WashtenawBroadband@outlook.com. He clarified that “wired” […]
Project RED supports agriculture for 36 years and counting …
by Marsha Chartrand The 36th annual Project RED (Rural Education Days) was held Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Third-graders from all over the county, along with teachers, parents, and guests, attended. Riverside Intermediate School attended on Tuesday, and the Manchester FFA members helped lead many activities. Other […]
Sharon Church’s “Secure the Call” drive nearing completion
submitted by Sharon Global Methodist Church Sharon Church’s 30-day Secure the Call phone drive is nearing the end of its April collection period, and we would like to thank everyone who has supported the effort so far. Many members of the community have donated cell phones and tablets throughout the month, and their generosity is […]
WCRC: Culvert replacements and forestry work this week
by Sara Swanson We have two culvert replacements scheduled for the Manchester area this week. On Monday, April 27, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a culvert replacement on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The culvert replacement is expected to take approximately four days to complete. […]
What to know about the upcoming election
by Sara Swanson There is an upcoming election on May 5 but most Manchester-area residents do not have anything on the ballot this time around so have to sit this one out. The two exceptions are residents in the SW corner of Manchester Township who live in the Columbia School District and residents in a […]
