Klager awarded $500 grant for recess equipment
by Sara Swanson The American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) announced last week that they awarded grants to four Michigan schools through the Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, and that one of those four schools is Luther C. Klager Elementary School. Klager is receiving the NFL PLAY […]
MAHS hosting special exhibit on the Declaration of Independence and more!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Area Historical Society announced last week that they will be hosting a special exhibit on the first floor of the Kingsley-Jenter House, located at 302 E Main St, created by the Washtenaw County Historical Consortium in honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation. The exhibit is on the Declaration […]
Deadline looming for 4 open school board seats
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Community Schools District will have four board seats open for election in the upcoming school board election and the deadline to file paperwork to run is Tuesday, July 21. As of today, no one has filed to run. Three of these spots will be 4-year terms; these members become effective […]
Severe storm sweeps through Manchester hours before fireworks
by Sara Swanson Last Friday, just hours before the fireworks were scheduled to proceed, a severe thunderstorm moved through the Manchester area, knocking down trees and branches, and knocking out power for many residents. Trees were cleared out of roads and the Men’s Club fireworks were able to proceed that night. However, many residents spent […]
Solar-powered stop signs going in at the 4-Corners intersection? Probably not.
by Sara Swanson Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager, reports that in light of multiple concerns brought to the city about vehicles failing to stop at the 4-way-stop intersection of M-52 and Main Street, MDOT has agreed to review the intersection again to determine whether any additional traffic mitigation measures are warranted. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s […]
Wash your produce! Cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan.
from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, with the largest increase occurring in southeast Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing additional recommendations to help prevent food-borne illness related to fresh produce. As of July 4, 2026, no specific produce grower/supplier or specific […]
Grass Lake Rd resurfacing complete!
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On June 24, 2026, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) began milling (removing) the existing road surface on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The milling was completed on June 25, with asphalt paving starting the next day. […]
Wastewater-treatment plant overflows; avoid the river downstream for now
by Sara Swanson A power outage at the City of Manchester wastewater-treatment plant, located at 221 Hibbard St, from the severe storm that hit the area Friday evening caused 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater to overflow into the River Raisin over a two-hour period. The City reports that although the wastewater-treatment plant is equipped with […]
Senior Citizens Council looking for local handypeople for minor home repairs
by Sara Swanson We reported last fall that the Manchester Senior Citizens Council is able to fund minor home repairs using Washtenaw County senior millage funding. They are looking for licensed and insured local handypeople to work with. Please leave a message at the Manchester Senior Center at 734-212-3080 for Barry Osterbur, who oversees the […]
Last Thursday’s Gazebo Concert moved indoors
submitted by Brenda Bancroft Last Thursday’s Gazebo Concert took a quick detour from the gazebo to the lower level of Emanuel Church due to the extreme heat, but the music and good company carried right on. Brad Frey returned to the series alongside Gino, treating the crowd to an easygoing set that kept things lively […]
