2 vehicles stolen in the City, take precautions
submitted by the City of Manchester The City of Manchester and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office are aware of two vehicle thefts reported in the 600 block of E. Duncan Street. The thefts occurred overnight between June 16 and the morning of June 17, 2026. Residents are reminded to take precautions by locking their vehicles, […]
WCCD’s first ag plastic–recycling event a success
by Sara Swanson We reported this spring that the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) was hosting an agricultural-plastic-recycling-collection event on April 13 at the Washtenaw Food Hub. This event was the first of its kind and held through its Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Kristen Sutter, WCCD natural resource technician, explained, “Farming is widespread in […]
WCRC: roadwork in our area this week
by Sara Swanson On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) began performing drainage work on Hudson Rd between US-12 (Michigan Ave) and Lemm Rd in Manchester Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to intermittent lane restrictions. The drainage work is expected to take […]
Manchester Market no longer carrying Noggle beef but there are still plenty of ways to purchase it!
by Sara Swanson Since it’s opening, Manchester Market had a partnership with Manchester Township’s Noggle Farms, processing the steers in-house and selling the local beef to their customers. At the end of May, the Manchester Market announced they would stop carrying Noggle beef, stating, “The amount of labor we were spending on handling and processing […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition May meeting: WAVE use is up, suicide prevention panel, and CRC moves for the summer
by Colleen A. McKenney The Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC), part of the 5 Healthy Towns, met on June 2, 2026, for their May monthly meeting that was moved for the Memorial Day holiday. They will still meet on June 23 for their regular June meeting as well. The coalition members explained that anyone is welcome […]
Community Day returns to Luther C. Klager Elementary School
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The annual Community Day returned to Luther C. Klager Elementary School on the last Thursday of the school year. Community Day is an event that invites local community and business leaders to come to the school to teach the children about their jobs and services that they […]
Millie’s Coffeehouse holding open-mic nights
by Sara Swanson In addition to the longstanding Wednesday open-mic nights at the Village Tap, Manchester-area residents have another opportunity to try out their music, poetry, storytelling, and stand-up comedy. Millie’s Coffeehouse, located at 227 E Main St, held their first open-mic night on Saturday, May 30, from 4pm to 7pm, and it went so […]
Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed for Manchester
by Colleen A. McKenney Meal on Wheels provides meals to the elderly and homebound twice a week in the Manchester area. This service is provided by the Chelsea Senior Center but currently they are in need of Manchester-area delivery volunteers! Carol Wotring, executive director of the Community Resource Center, provided the following details: Delivery drivers […]
Luther C. Klager ends the school year ‘glowing up‘!
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The school year at Luther C. Klager Elementary School came to an end on Friday, June 5, with sweet treats, graduation, and a glow party. The eventful morning began with some extra love from the Klager/Riverside Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). PTO sponsored the annual arrival of the […]
Klager cookout and color run fun
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School On Wednesday, June 3, the children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a double dose of fun. At lunchtime, tables and picnic blankets were set up outside for the children to enjoy a cookout. School board member Brandon Woods was on hand to roast […]
