Bridgewater Township receives grant for town hall renovations
by Marsha Chartrand It’s probably been a while since you’ve looked closely at Bridgewater Township Hall on Clinton-Manchester Road. Tucked back from the road, with a small cemetery next door, it fits right in with the surrounding small farms and other residences on the busy road. By mid to late 2027, however, there will be […]
Is St. Mary’s Fish Fry happening this year? No.
by Sara Swanson Lent began on February 18 and many Manchester residents were asking if St. Mary Roman Catholic Church would be holding their award-winning, annual fish fry on Friday. The answer is no. There are multiple reasons behind this decision, including the resignations of key volunteers for health reasons, updates to equipment that need […]
Victory Baptist has become Victory Manchester under new leadership & new direction
by Sara Swanson If you look at an online map of Manchester, you may notice a change on Macomb Street. Victory Baptist Church, a 70-year fixture in the City of Manchester, is now labeled as “Victory Manchester.” The church released a statement last week announcing that Victory Baptist Church, a member of the General Association […]
Bristle Farms named WCCD Conservation Farm of the Year
by Sara Swanson A Manchester-area family has been recognized for their conservation work and is being awarded the 2025 Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award by the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD). The Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award is presented to outstanding conservation farmers in Washtenaw County, selected […]
United Women of Faith donate to the Manchester Family Services
submitted by Pastor Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church On the third Wednesday of every month, the basement of Manchester United Methodist Church is filled with laughter, conversation, and plenty of food. Volunteers with Manchester Family Services gather to sort, pack, and share food with neighbors in the community. What begins as a busy morning […]
Edward Jones’s 3rd Annual Holiday Animal Shelter Drive a success
by Sara Swanson Colleen Newton’s Edward Jones office, located at 118 E Main St, held their third Annual Holiday Animal Shelter Charity Drive last November and December. It was a huge success, filling three vehicles and enabling donations to three shelters. Tammy James, Senior Branch Office Administrator, stated, “Thank You, Manchester! Our third annual shelter […]
The Shakespeare Club looks at Rembrandt’s palette
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club The paintings of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) are so recognizable that we are bound to look at one of his paintings and say, “Oh, yeah, that’s a Rembrandt.” His 300 paintings include 90 self-portraits but many are also of his beloved wife, Saskia, whose death in 1642 only six […]
Looking for volunteers? Looking to volunteer? 5HF can help
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Volunteering in the 5 Healthy Towns service area just became easier, as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and One Big Thing unveiled a new volunteer portal on onebigconnection.org. Inspired by an earlier Chelsea Wellness Coalition– and 5HF-supported project called Volunteer Chelsea, the One Big Connection Volunteer Portal […]
Washtenaw Housing Alliance expands affordable housing options for older adults through Shared Housing Program
submitted by Amanda Carlisle, Executive Director, Washtenaw Housing Alliance The Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) launched its Shared Housing Program in August 2025 to increase access to safe and affordable housing for residents of Washtenaw County and to help older adults age in place. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s most recent Out of […]
Washtenaw Health Project reports significant drop in marketplace enrollment as premium costs surge
submitted by Jeremy Lapedis, Executive Director, Washtenaw Health Project The Washtenaw Health Project (WHP) reports a sharp decline in health insurance enrollment during the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period, reflecting growing affordability challenges for local families. WHP assisted 551 individuals in enrolling in Marketplace coverage for 2026—down from 804 enrollees the previous year, […]
