Manchester was once home to a Lutheran seminary; that building is up for sale
by Sara Swanson Manchester was once home to a Lutheran Seminary. Maybe you read the one sentence about it on Manchester’s Wikipedia page and wondered if it could possibly be true. Or maybe you read the blurb on the back of the Manchester Area Historical Society calendar in 2008. Or maybe this is the first […]
2026 General Election results for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Yesterday the Manchester area went to the polls to vote in national, state-level, and local elections and the results are in. The Manchester Community Schools board of education election this time around was of historic proportions. In recent years we’ve had uncontested elections or 5 candidates running for 4 seats. This year […]
Manchester Diner hosts all-around-the-world dinners
by Colleen A. McKenney The Manchester Diner located at 112 Adrian St, has been hosting special 5-course dinners that feature a specific culture, region, or national cuisine for local Manchester foodies to sample and enjoy. Each featured meal includes a multiple-option appetizer plate, soup or salad, two main courses, and finishes off with dessert. The […]
Are you able to adopt a Manchester family for Christmas this year?
submitted by Cathy Moore, secretary of Manchester Family Service Manchester Family Service, Inc (MFS) exists to provide aid to many families and individuals in the community. As the holiday season approaches, we seek ways to brighten their lives through our annual Christmas Adopt-a-Family. Organizations, local businesses, families, or individuals that wish to enter into the […]
Edward Jones office volunteers at HSHV and prepares for annual Holiday Animal Shelter Charity Drive
submitted by Tammy James, senior branch office administrator, Edward Jones On May 12, Mackenzie James and I, office administrators from the Edwards Jones Office located at 118 E Main St, and 10 other Edward Jones branch office administrators spent our annual Day of Caring volunteering at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Edward Jones provides […]
MHS grad to customize a Bronco live at automotive convention
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Ford Motor Company are partnering for a live Ford Bronco build at the 2026 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show this week, November 3 through November 6, in Las Vegas. And a 2025 Manchester High School graduate, Rocco Guido, is one of six WCC students who will […]
Caramel apples in the park — a Manchester classic!
submitted by Angela McIver, caramel apple volunteer If you have not had the opportunity to taste a Manchester caramel apple, I recommend you start planning for next year! It is such a wonderful opportunity and evening of fun for all ages. This year I was able to help volunteer again, even recruiting some of the […]
Manchester Township family permanently protects wetlands on their property
by Sara Swanson Legacy Land Conservancy has announced that a Manchester Township family has permanently protected 28.5 acres of wetlands and forest in Norvell Township, adding to a growing network of conserved lands near the headwaters of the River Raisin. The landowners, Brian and Lisa Waters, opted to protect their properties’ valuable wetland areas via […]
October school board meeting: bidding on HS renovations to go ahead, transportation director to take on facilities and grounds
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly school board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 6pm on Monday, October 19. One board member was absent. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. A request was made to make an addition to the agenda. The approval of the addition to the agenda, […]
Sharon Church adds year-round phone and tablet collection
submitted by Sharon Church After a successful collection drive earlier this year, Sharon Church is continuing its partnership with Secure the Call by establishing a permanent, year-round collection point for used cell phones and tablets. A new collection bin has been placed outside the Fellowship Hall at Sharon Church, 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd. The […]
