Social studies comes to life for Manchester first-graders
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The first-grade classes at Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a series of field trips in downtown Manchester to learn about social studies in October. To help the children learn their social studies standards in a hands-on way, the children experienced a series of […]
October school board meeting update: board meetings to be recorded again, Klager welcoming therapy dog, state funding in flux
by Melissa Yekulis The latest public school board meeting came to order on Wednesday, October 20, at the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Library. All board members and the superintendent were present for the meeting. The first item of business for consideration was recording the meetings and making them available to the public. The board deferred to […]
Manchester Township board meeting: large donation received to cover cost of new firetruck
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the October 14 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, firefighter Holly Horodeczny, deputy township supervisor Ron Mann, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter, planning consultant Alissa Starling, and a few members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly report for September. There were 51 […]
MUMC youth show appreciation for MCS teachers and staff
submitted by Pastor Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church On October 19, the Young Disciples class at Manchester United Methodist Church spent their Sunday School hour potting plants as a way to say thank you to the teachers and staff of Manchester Community Schools. The United Women in Faith brought the supplies and assisted as […]
Answers to your questions about the 5HF Survey
Editor’s note: We ran an article a few weeks ago about the survey 5HF is conducting. This article answers any questions that may have arisen. by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Would you like an opportunity to influence grant funding for your local community? Are you interested in making a difference in five minutes or […]
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, […]
