Take a short survey to help determine how funding for rural health will be spent
Editor’s note: HR 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) includes funding for rural health. If you live in the Manchester area, you are considered a rural resident, whether you live in the City of Manchester or one of the townships. This is your opportunity to have a voice on where that funding will go in […]
WCRC: Fisk Rd closed for ditch work
submitted by WCRC On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed Fisk Rd between Lima Center Rd and McCollum Rd in Bridgewater Township during daytime hours for ditch work. The road improvements are expected to take approximately seven days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to […]
Local company's generous donation benefits CRC food pantry and Weekend Kids Meal Program
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director, Manchester Community Resource Center The employees of Amcor in Manchester recently demonstrated the true spirit of community giving through an impressive food drive that collected essential items for local families in need. The company-wide effort resulted in 180 pounds of donations to support the Manchester Community Resource Center's food […]
Manchester Township Summer Taxes due date coming up
submitted by Kim Thompson, treasurer, Manchester Township Summer property taxes for Manchester Township are due no later than September 15. After September 15th, there is an interest penalty fee that will be charged. Payments are posted as received, not the date to which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been experiencing slow […]
You can check agricultural & conservation tools out for free from the Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective
submitted by Alexa Tedeschi, Washtenaw County Conservation District In addition to the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s fall plant sales, the Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective offers various conservation tools and equipment to get your fall planting projects done successfully and efficiently. The Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective is a partnership with Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) and […]
WCRC to close Bethel Church Rd for culvert replacement
Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 update from WCRC: the road will be closed overnight due to a communication line being hit. submitted by WCRC On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Bethel Church Rd between Steinbach Rd and Parker Rd in Freedom Township during daytime hours for a culvert replacement. […]
2026 MAHS calendar now on sale
submitted by Sue LaRocque, Manchester Area Historical Society The Manchester Area Historical Calendar for 2026 is ready! It’s a beautiful calendar with many newly found historic photos and information. The calendars are still just $10 each and can be purchased at these locations: River Raisin Mercantile, Marti’s Beauty Salon, the Blacksmith Shop, the KJ […]
Health Department releases Washtenaw LGBTQIA+ resource guide
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) recently announced that Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Crisis Team and wishyouknewwashtenaw worked together to prepare a LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide. WCHD stated, "If you or anyone else you know are part of the LGBTQ+ community and struggling with mental health concerns and/or are upset by recent local […]
A year of rebuilding for Sharon Church
by Sara Swanson On August 28, 2024, a power outage from a thunderstorm caused a dark traffic signal at the corner of Pleasant Lake Road and M-52, which led to an accident resulting in a semi-truck hitting the front of Sharon Global Methodist Church and damaging it. Now, a year later, almost everything is back […]
Submissions sought for free community resource guide, due Sept 14
submitted by Shasta Angell, Community Relations Coordinator, Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) The Manchester Wellness Coalition, part of the 5 Healthy Towns initiative, is compiling a printed Community Resource Directory to make it easier for residents to find help, stay healthy, and get involved locally. The guide will be free to the community and developed […]
