Men’s Club has a long history of service, still going strong
by Marsha Chartrand More than 40 years ago — 1981, specifically — the Manchester Men’s Club (MMC) was founded as a dedicated nonprofit organization with the goal of supporting and benefiting the Manchester community. According to president Nathan Smith, in the intervening 40-plus years, “We have grown into a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and earned that […]
Fair Queens reign the week
by Marsha Chartrand On Tuesday night, August 5, immediately following the parade, the Fair Queen and her court were named in a fabulous event. They spent the rest of the week handing out ribbons and trophies to participants in the various contests. It was a busy and fruitful time, with a lot of responsibilities attached. […]
Manchester District Library celebrates successful summer programs
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) is celebrating the conclusion of two successful summer programs with help and support from the local community. The Summer Gazebo Concert Series completed its 2025 season with the final performance on July 31, leaving behind lasting memories and immense gratitude. It was wonderful […]
Washtenaw County awards opioid settlement funding to community-based programs
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved funding awards for multiple community organizations to address harm from the opioid crisis using County opioid settlement funds. Funding awards are for a three-year grant period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. “We are thrilled to see these critical […]
WCCD: reducing harmful algal blooms in the Huron River, River Raisin, and Lake Erie
from Washtenaw County Conservation District Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a growing threat to water quality, human and animal health, and our local economies. In southeastern Michigan, excessive nutrient runoff — especially phosphorus — from agricultural and urban landscapes contributes to HABs in the Huron River and River Raisin watersheds, both of which drain into […]
Meet MCS’s new superintendent!
by Sara Swanson After a months-long process, Manchester Community Schools selected a new superintendent in June. Steve Head comes to us from Onsted, where he taught history and filled multiple administrative roles in the high school and middle school before serving as the district’s superintendent for eight years. He isn’t leaving Onsted directly for Manchester, […]
Schiel family flag tradition being passed on after 30 years
submitted by John A. Schiel The torch of a Manchester tradition is being passed. Since 1994 the Schiel family placed the flags on the graves of deceased veterans in the Manchester area every Memorial Day. The Schiel family is made up of Charles, a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran and a life member of the Emil […]
Title 1 Summer School ends strong!
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The children continued to be focused and strong learners during the last week of summer school. While the reading, writing, and math interventions came to their conclusions, the children continued to enjoy the generosity of the businesses in the Manchester community during their field trips throughout the […]
Registration open for fall rec soccer!
submitted by Sarah Sporer, Manchester Soccer Club, Marketing Coordinator Soccer season is just around the corner, and registration for Manchester Soccer Club’s Fall Rec Soccer is OPEN! The season starts September 20 and runs until October 25. Teams will be broken down into three co-ed divisions: U5 Little Kickers, U7, and U9 age groups. Don’t […]
WCSO responds to Executive Order: “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”
by Sara Swanson On July 29, President Trump published his 175th executive order calling for the criminalization of homelessness and institutionalization of homeless people. Although we don’t have as visible a homeless population as other parts of the county, we do have homelessness and you may be wondering what this executive order means for our […]
