Meet the new executive director of the Manchester Senior Center
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Senior Center has just hired their first-ever executive director, Holly McDermott. McDermott states, “I am honored to serve as the new executive director of the Manchester Senior Center. I am grateful for the opportunity to join the City of Manchester and to work alongside a community that values connection, service, […]
MUMC receives grant for keeping Blessing Box stocked
submitted by Pastor Susan, Manchester United Methodist Church If you walk behind Manchester United Methodist Church (MUMC) located at 501 Ann Arbor St, near the back doors you will find a pantry-style Blessing Box that quietly serves the community every day. This cupboard plays an important role by offering free food at any time, day […]
Janet Jedele joins ERA Reardon Realty
by Sara Swanson ERA Reardon Realty, whose Manchester office is located at 102 Clinton St, recently announced that Janet Jedele has officially joined the firm as a licensed Realtor®. They stated, “Following the successful completion of her Michigan Real Estate licensing exam in December of 2025, Jedele is now providing comprehensive real estate services to […]
Worth Repeating gives $3,800 grant to seniors for kitchen supplies
submitted by Barry Allen, Worth Repeating On Thursday, Worth Repeating representatives Barry Allen and Sue Fielder visited the Manchester Senior Center to present a check for $3,800 to be used for new kitchen supplies and a sound system. Accepting the check were President Patti McCabe and Pat Vailliencourt, along with David Tamagne and a host […]
Six months after ordinance passes, we have chickens in the city
by Sara Swanson As of January 1, it’s been 6 months since backyard chickens have been legal in the City of Manchester and by the interest in and popular support for the change you may have guessed that now, for the first time since the 1980s, when they were banned, we again have legal chickens […]
Planning for the 2026 Manchester Community Fair; Harvey awarded for service
by Marsha Chartrand Each year, the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (MAFE) holds a convention in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Hotel to showcase new acts and innovations. This allows for planners of fairs and festivals to mingle, bounce ideas off each other, and bring new ideas back to their own events. It’s […]
Manchester Township Board meeting: FD calls are up; road repairs needed; and more details on remaining segment of Watkins Lake Trail
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the January 13 board meeting except Mike Fusilier. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter, and a few members of the public. There were public comments about a proposed sand and gravel mining operation in Norvell Township adjacent to Watkins Lake […]
$5 radon test kits for sale at Sharon Township Hall in January
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department January is National Radon Action Month, and the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) is encouraging residents to test their homes for this harmful gas. Radon test kits are $5 instead of $15 through the end of January at Sharon Township Hall, open from 9am to noon on Thursdays, located […]
Update on Sharon Valley Road Bridge replacement
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) and our bridge design consultant have completed the design phase for the proposed new Sharon Valley Road Bridge over the River Raisin. New bridge construction, including the closure of the road between Sharon Hollow Road and Meyers Road in Sharon Township, will start […]
Manchester’s most accomplished scouts invited to apply for VFW’s Scout of the Year
submitted by Dann Todd, Grass Lake Post 10194 Veterans of Foreign Wars The Veterans of Foreign Wars invites all high-achieving scouts to apply for the VFW’s Scout of the Year program. This program was developed to recognize the accomplishments of scouts who have achieved one of the four following awards: Scouting Eagle Scout, Girl Scouts Gold […]
