WCRC to close Steinbach Rd and Bemis Rd in Freedom Twp for culvert replacements
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Steinbach Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Weber Rd in Freedom Township during daytime hours for a crossroad culvert replacement. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day to complete. However, all dates are […]
Men’s Club will organize canoe race in 2026
by Marsha Chartrand, with Nate Smith, Men’s Club president There’s a new chapter ahead for a cherished tradition in Manchester! The Manchester Men’s Club is proud to announce that they will be hosting the 60th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race in 2026. “This beloved event has long been a highlight of our community calendar, […]
Fusilier Family Farms has donated 12,000+ lbs of produce to Food Gatherers so far this summer!
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s Fusilier Family Farms was recently recognized by Food Gatherers. This summer, they’ve brought in excess produce every Monday. So far they have donated 12,359 pounds of fresh summer squash, zucchini, green beans, sweet corn, and cucumbers, and have committed to doing so through the end of the growing season! Food Gatherers […]
Freedom Township contributes to WAVE just as cuts and inflation are forcing them to scale back
by Sara Swanson Just five years ago (unless you were a senior citizen) there was no public transportation in the Manchester corner of the county. Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) secured funding from Chelsea Hospital and started as a twice-weekly shuttle bus service on a route between Manchester and Chelsea. Over the last few years […]
No contested elections on the City of Manchester ballot in November
by Sara Swanson The filing deadline for city council candidates passed last week and all seats have one candidate running so will be unopposed on the November 4 General Election ballot. Current mayor Pat Vailliencourt is running for reelection. Current city council members Steve Harvey, Cindy Dresch, and Amelia Woods (who was appointed in February […]
Summer school fun continues thanks to Manchester businesses!
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The third week of summer school brought heat and adventure to the kindergarten through fourth grade students. This week, this children continued to learn strategies for reading and performing addition and multiplication in the classroom. Out in the community, the children had many exciting opportunities to […]
Opening on the school board, applicants needed
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools announced last week that it has a vacancy on the board of education. Sarah Roth, who began her first term on the school board in January, is resigning as she has applied for a job with the school district, which creates a conflict of interest. The Board of Education […]
New Manchester Community Fair Exhibit Building classes and contests!
submitted by Sandra Wiitala, Exhibit Building committee co-chairperson, Manchester Community Fair The 80th Manchester Community Fair is fast approaching, and that means we have one more week to gather projects (or work on some new ones) for entry in the Exhibit Building at the Fair! In an effort to make it easier for everyone to […]
MDOT looking for input on proposed transportation plan and road & trail bicycling guide
submitted by Aaron Jenkins, Michigan Department of Transportation The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking the public’s input on the draft University Region Active Transportation Plan, along with the Road and Trail Bicycling Guide, highlighting current and proposed nonmotorized connections throughout MDOT’s University Region (Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw […]
Chelsea Hospital one of two to receive $350,000 grant to improve psychiatric evaluation and services
submitted by Von Lozon, Trinity Health Michigan Trinity Health Livingston and Chelsea Hospital, a joint-venture between Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health, have been awarded a two-year, $350,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to enhance psychiatric evaluation and behavioral health services for individuals treated in the hospitals’ Emergency Departments (ED) and […]
