The Village Tap celebrates 50 years!
by Colleen A. McKenney August 1, 2026, the Village Tap will be celebrating its 50th year of operations in Manchester! For a blast from the past, check out the Tap’s Facebook page, “The Village Tap.” This week they have been sharing photographs taken of customers and staff from over the years, some of which are […]
Superintendent Head resigning due to health
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools superintendent Steven Head announced last week that he is resigning effective July 31, 2026, due to health concerns. He stated in an email that went out to the MCS community, “As many of you know, I have been struggling with health issues all year, and recently, my health concerns […]
Manchester Township discusses increased fire calls, Watkins Lake Trail connector
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 14 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba and planning commissioner Jim Carpenter. Kouba provided the monthly report for June. There were 58 calls for service, including three fires, two Hazmat incidents, and 41 EMS responses. There have been 377 […]
Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band relocated to Emanuel last Thursday
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library The Manchester District Library’s Gazebo Concert Series continued on Thursday, July 16, with a spirited performance by the Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band. Due to poor air quality, the concert was relocated to the lower level of Emanuel United Church of Christ, where attendees enjoyed an evening […]
St Mary’s collecting donations for upcoming rummage sale
by Sara Swanson St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be holding its annual Rummage Sale fundraiser for the parish August 6–8 this year, and they are preparing to accept donations of items for the sale. Gently used donations that are still in good condition, including furniture, clothing, kitchen goods, decorations, tools, gardening supplies, and books, can […]
Recall issued in Cyclosporiasis outbreak
by Sara Swanson As of Thursday, July 16, Washtenaw County had 500 reported cases of Cyclosporiasis with 25 hospitalizations. Washtenaw is one of the more heavily hit counties in the most heavily hit state. On Friday, the FDA announced a recall associated with the outbreak. The FDA’s traceback investigation identified Taylor Farms de Mexico as […]
Grass Lake Rd resurfacing completed!
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On July 13, 2026, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission, completed the permanent pavement markings on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township.
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). […]
