Mailbox set up for kids to write to Santa!
by Sara Swanson Do you have a little one who would like to send a letter to Santa and receive one back in reply? Have them write a letter and drop it into the special red mailbox located in the alley on Main Street, located between Dance With Heart Studios and the Bank Michigan/Main Street […]
Roadwork in Sharon Township this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will perform forestry work on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. This will result in daytime road closures. The recommended detour is on Lehman and Sylvan roads. The road improvements are expected to take […]
Christmas in the Village parade moves to Saturday, Men’s Club holding parade food drive
by Sara Swanson This year the Christmas in the Village parade is moving from Friday evening to Saturday evening, closing off the event instead of kicking it off. It will remain a lighted evening parade! Everyone is invited to decorate their vehicle, lawnmower, animal, or bike with lights and join in. Just show up at […]
Manchester Wellness Center memberships now free for some seniors!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Wellness Center began 13 years ago in the unassuming brick building behind Riverside Intermediate School at 710 E Main, off the rear parking lot. It welcomes all ages and ability levels with the goal of making health and wellness accessible, friendly, and sustainable for everyone; from people who are just […]
November school board meeting update: propane buses, interactive gym, and STEM field trip to New Orleans
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly Manchester Community Schools board meeting took place the evening of Monday, November 17. All board members were present at the meeting. The meeting opened with a brief review of Robert’s Rules. A review of meeting minutes of the board operating procedures meeting, regular board of education meeting, capital improvement meeting, policy […]
Lions Club needs volunteers for Kids’ Christmas 2025
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club Kids’ Christmas has been a Manchester tradition for many years. Starting back with the Civic Club, then to the Kiwanis along with the Lions, it is now coordinated solely by the Manchester Lions Club in conjunction with Manchester Family Services. But the Lions Club needs volunteers from the […]
Vintage Flea to sponsor a Men’s Club tree
by Marsha Chartrand Jennifer Miller, owner of the Vintage Flea at 128 E Main St, has come up with a new idea to get the community to honor the Men’s Club. “They do so much to help everyone else in Manchester,” she said. “It’s time we did something to show our appreciation. And what more […]
Reminder: Help 5HF determine how to spend money in Manchester with a short survey
Editor’s note: We ran an article a few weeks ago about the survey 5HF is conducting. This is a reminder to take it if you haven’t yet! submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation 5 Healthy Towns Foundation continues to ask our community members to take five minutes of their time to complete the […]
Fewer Manchester residents are receiving Community Mental Health help than most of Washtenaw. Why?
by Sara Swanson In October, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) publicized their 2024 Millage impact report. The report states that since 2018 — the year before millage funds were first available — WCCMH has increased its service capacity by 230% and that “through the crisis line, telehealth, and face-to-face services, millage funds help individuals […]
Manchester High School hosts soccer drone training event
by Sara Swanson On October 22, the Manchester School District hosted a training event aimed at enhancing the skills of educators and enthusiasts in the field of drone technology. The primary focus of the training was to empower participants to confidently operate the soccer drone. Manchester Jr/Sr High School teacher Joseph Freeman explained that the […]
