Pleasant Lake’s history and celebration of 65 years of lake protection efforts
submitted by Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association Freedom Township in southwestern Washtenaw County has a hidden gem originally named Lake Pleasant. Maps of Michigan in the 1870s and later made a name change to Pleasant Lake. This kettle lake, the product of retreating glacier action, is about two miles long, a half mile wide, and […]
Washtenaw: Dangerous air quality, stay indoors if possible
From Washtenaw County: Air quality across Southeast Michigan has deteriorated significantly due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Michigan through Friday, July 17. As of 9am on July 16th, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Ann Arbor area reached approximately 405, which falls within the […]
MHSAA holds 147th annual banquet
submitted by Colleen Kemner, treasurer, MHSAA The Manchester High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) recently held their 147th annual banquet in the Manchester High School commons area with MHS alumni and guests attending. This multi-generational event included members of the class of 2026 with the oldest class represented being 1943 (Reno Feldkamp, in case you’re wondering). […]
Klager awarded $500 grant for recess equipment
by Sara Swanson The American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) announced last week that they awarded grants to four Michigan schools through the Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, and that one of those four schools is Luther C. Klager Elementary School. Klager is receiving the NFL PLAY […]
MAHS hosting special exhibit on the Declaration of Independence and more!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Area Historical Society announced last week that they will be hosting a special exhibit on the first floor of the Kingsley-Jenter House, located at 302 E Main St, created by the Washtenaw County Historical Consortium in honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation. The exhibit is on the Declaration […]
Deadline looming for 4 open school board seats
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Community Schools District will have four board seats open for election in the upcoming school board election and the deadline to file paperwork to run is Tuesday, July 21. As of today, no one has filed to run. Three of these spots will be 4-year terms; these members become effective […]
Severe storm sweeps through Manchester hours before fireworks
by Sara Swanson Last Friday, just hours before the fireworks were scheduled to proceed, a severe thunderstorm moved through the Manchester area, knocking down trees and branches, and knocking out power for many residents. Trees were cleared out of roads and the Men’s Club fireworks were able to proceed that night. However, many residents spent […]
Solar-powered stop signs going in at the 4-Corners intersection? Probably not.
by Sara Swanson Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager, reports that in light of multiple concerns brought to the city about vehicles failing to stop at the 4-way-stop intersection of M-52 and Main Street, MDOT has agreed to review the intersection again to determine whether any additional traffic mitigation measures are warranted. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s […]
Wash your produce! Cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan.
from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, with the largest increase occurring in southeast Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing additional recommendations to help prevent food-borne illness related to fresh produce. As of July 4, 2026, no specific produce grower/supplier or specific […]
Grass Lake Rd resurfacing complete!
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On June 24, 2026, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) began milling (removing) the existing road surface on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The milling was completed on June 25, with asphalt paving starting the next day. […]
