New historical marker honors Manchester’s Revolutionary War heritage, celebrating America 250
submitted by Denise Frost, Historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, NSDAR The Ypsilanti and Sarah Caswell Angell Chapters (NSDAR), together with the Huron Valley Chapter (NSSAR), hosted a marker-dedication ceremony at Bridgewater Center Cemetery on October 11 honoring American Revolutionary War Patriot Ebenezer Annable. The event was part of a nationwide initiative by DAR and SAR […]
Mayor Vailliencourt speaks to large crowd in Chelsea
submitted by Carol Westfall On Saturday, October 18, City of Manchester mayor Pat Vailliencourt was a speaker at the No Kings Rally in Chelsea. Her speech to over 1,000 attendees emphasized the importance of civic responsibility; how each citizen is responsible for doing the things necessary — no matter how small — to keep the […]
2025 CROP Walk raises $3,600 to fight hunger
submitted by Cathy Moore, CROP Hunger Walk The Crop Walk went quite well. We had a total of 38 walkers between the Bethel Sunday School walk in the morning and the Manchester walk in the afternoon. The tentative amount raised so far is a little over $3,600. There is still time to donate to the […]
Schoen family’s conservation of a 20-acre oak opening offers glimpse into disappearing historic ecosystem
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s October 2025 Conservation Update and is being republished with permission. by Kristen Sutter, Natural Resource Technician, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Schoens’ 20-acre forest in Manchester reflects a strong commitment to sustainable forest management. Enrolled in the EQIP program through NRCS (Editor’s note: […]
Manchester holds roundtable — talks about the weather
submitted by Linda & Peter Knox, Manchester Voices Indivisible One gorgeous fall evening last week, about 20 area residents gathered for seasonal treats—homemade bread with apple butter, a pumpkin-spice sheet cake, and sliced pears with topping choices of toasted walnuts, gorgonzola, and lavender-infused golden raisins—and also to talk about the weather. Presented by Manchester Voices Indivisible, […]
WCSO Report for City of Manchester, September 2025
Compiled by Lt. John Cratsenberg, WCSO WCSO Patrol Operations responded to calls for service, conducted traffic enforcement, and completed criminal investigations in support of our community’s quality of life. During September 2025, there were 122 calls for service in the City of Manchester. Calls for service have decreased 4.1%. Of the 122 calls for service, […]
‘Tis the season for getting your COVID-19 and flu vaccines
submitted by Beth Ann Hamilton, Washtenaw County Health Department We are entering the time of year where more people get sick from COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Vaccines can prevent serious illness during respiratory illness season, especially for those who are at higher risk. “Vaccines are our best tool for preventing serious illnesses and hospitalizations in […]
Watkins Lake State Park home to a rediscovered piece of the Great Depression
by Sara Swanson You probably know that Manchester Township along with neighboring Norvell Township is home to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, Michigan’s 103rd state park as well as the first state park in Michigan to be jointly managed with a county recreation agency. What you might not know is that the park […]
Seniors settling in to the new Manchester Senior Center!
by Sara Swanson Last week, Patricia Vailliencourt, on behalf of the Manchester Senior Citizens Council, was excited to announce that the Manchester Senior Center is now open Monday, 9am to 9pm, and Tuesday through Thursday, 9am to 4pm. They are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Vailliencourt stated, “We love to have drop-ins just to […]
Beth Heuser honored for Pleasant Lake advocacy
submitted by Carol Westfall At its annual Pleasant Lake Property Owners’ Association (PLPOA) meeting in Freedom Township on October 12, 2025, PLPOA President Beth Heuser was recognized for her 25 years of Pleasant Lake advocacy. The approximately 40 attendees gave her a standing ovation, understanding that Beth’s volunteer efforts and leadership throughout these years have […]
