New organizer needed for this year’s Manchester CROP Hunger Walk
by Sara Swanson In 1995, Manchester held its first CROP Hunger Walk. CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by local congregations and groups to raise funds to reduce hunger at home and around the world. Over the last 30 years, Manchester has raised more than $160,000 to combat […]
Manchester Township Board approves funds for WAVE, addresses flooding on trail
Submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 12 board meeting. Also present were Carl Macomber, Zoning Administrator, fire chief Mike Kouba, and a few members of the public. Marie Gress, executive director of Western Washtenaw Value Express (WAVE), reported on their activity in Manchester Township. WAVE provides door-to-door rides for […]
MTFD performs water rescue over the weekend
submitted by Mike Kouba, Fire Chief, Manchester Township Fire Department On Sunday, August 17, Manchester Township Fire Department (MTFD) responded to a kayaker in the River Raisin near Fellows Bridge off of Sharon Valley Road who was trapped under a fallen tree. His nephew was in another kayak and happened to have a chainsaw, which […]
80th Annual Manchester Community Fair Livestock Auction Champions
submitted by Cindy Grau On August 5 and 6, the Manchester Community Fair held its livestock auctions. Here are the champions: Below is the list of buyers and add-on contributors we’d like to recognize: Advanced Industries, Al and Sue Staffeld, Alber Orchard, Boullion Sales, Brian Kunzelman, Bridgewater Sales & Service, Cadillac Asphalt, Chelsea Lumber — […]
Roadwork in Freedom Township this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission Two roads in Freedom Township will have daytime road closures this week for gravel resurfacing. On Monday, August 18, 2025, expect daytime road closures on Waters Rd between Haab Rd and Parker Rd. The road improvements are expected to take approximately two days to complete. On Tuesday, August 19, […]
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 […]
