Meet Manchester’s own Jonathan K. Doyle, master of the concert poster
by Sara Swanson Are you a familiar with concert posters of the past: the letterpress cardboard posters of the 1950s and early ’60s; the colorful screen-printed and lithographic psychedelic posters of the late ’60s and 1970s; the messy, xeroxed, DIY posters of the punk and new wave eras? You may be an admirer or even […]
Yekulis awarded American 1 Credit Union teacher grant
by Sara Swanson Each August, American 1 Credit Union posts an open $500 grant competition for educators. The grant reaches educators in Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. This year they are awarding a total of $7,500 to 15 educators and Melissa Yekulis at Klager Elementary School was one of the lucky recipients! […]
Volunteers needed for new Girl Scout troops forming in Manchester!
submitted by Brenna West, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan New Girl Scout Troops are starting in Manchester! Girl Scouts is not only about cookies and campfires. It’s about building courage, confidence, leadership, and a lifelong sisterhood in the next generation of girls. From the first troop meeting, girls gain skills that prepare them to thrive […]
The Village Hair Forum has moved
by Sara Swanson The Village Hair Forum, long a fixture in the Manchester Mill, has moved! They are now just across the street at the recently remodeled Main Street Suites, next door to Bank Michigan. Owner Linda Stevens explained the perks of the new location, saying, “Village Hair Forum is in a relaxed, stress-free environment, […]
WAVE restoring door-to-door drivers, free rides for seniors 60+!
by Sara Swanson Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE), which provides five-day-a-week, door-to-door service for western Washtenaw residents to anywhere in the county and back, and is Manchester’s only public transportation option, recently had to cut back services due to ongoing reductions in state and federal funding. The cutback that most affected Manchester-area riders was that […]
MAHS hosts the Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association meeting
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Historical Association On September 13, the Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association (MORSA) had their annual meeting at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House, and the Robert and Sandy Mottice Homestead on Pleasant Lake Road in Manchester. MORSA exists to help preserve and promote historic one-room schoolhouses throughout Michigan. Approximately 60 persons attended […]
There’s still more to come at the Manchester Farmers Market
by Marsha Chartrand Where else you can find fruits and vegetables galore, crafts of all types, wines and cheeses (seasonally), hand-crafted breads, and other delicious baked goods, and sometimes even surprise vendors and items (Musicians? A cow?)? The Manchester Farmers Market, of course! Naturally, some vendors have dropped off with the start of school and […]
Manchester Voices Indivisible seeking community discussion topics
submitted by Manchester Voices Indivisible After harrowing violence again in our country, Manchester Talks! community conversations presented by Manchester Voices Indivisible feel more important than ever. We would like to hear from you. What concerns do you have? What discussion topics would interest you? Find us on Facebook (Manchester Voices Indivisible) and leave us a […]
Senior meals relocated this week due to construction
submitted by Manchester Senior Citizens Council Due to parking lot construction at the Manchester United Methodist Church, parking will temporarily be unavailable for the Tuesday and Thursday luncheon meals. On September 23 and 25, 2025, the luncheon meals will be held at the Manchester Senior Center, 912 City Rd (lower parking lot). The mealtime is […]
WCRC: Sandborn Rd to close Monday, September 22, for ditching work
submitted by WCRC On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will perform ditching work on Sandborn Rd between Glen Oak Dr and Schleweis in Manchester Township. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
