Found: prescription glasses at the KJ House
submitted by the Manchester Area Historical Society A pair of prescription glasses were found on the porch steps of the KJ House (Manchester Historical Museum). If they are yours, please contact Karen at 248-765-9325.
MDHHS: Cyclosporiasis outbreak slowing, okay to eat bagged salads again
from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services In response to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) advises Michigan residents that they can resume routine guidance for consuming lettuce and salad greens as new cyclosporiasis case reports and related emergency department visits are on the decline. “Since the […]
WCC thanks Washtenaw County voters for approving operating millage renewal
submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College Based on unofficial election results, 72% of voters last Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) operating millage renewal. The renewal provides critical operating funding that allows WCC to continue offering the lowest tuition in Michigan while supporting instruction, student services, exceptional faculty, modern facilities, technology, and other […]
WCCD’s annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale pre-order opens
submitted by Jill Lada, Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) Community Engagement Specialist While the early blooms of spring remind us to plant in the cool moist soils, fall is a great opportunity to grow your native plant project. The moist soil and cool temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment ahead […]
St. John’s UCC closes doors after 135 Years
by Keegan Sweeney After 135 years, St. John’s United Church of Christ, located at 12376 Waters Rd in Freedom Township, is closing after a difficult decision made this past spring by the church’s board. While St. John’s will cease meeting there, the church building will soon house another area church. After looking for a buyer, […]
School board invites 3 internal candidates to interview for superintendent position
by Sara Swanson In light of Manchester Community Schools’ (MCS) superintendent, Steven Head’s resignation, due to health issues announced two weeks ago, the school board held a special meeting last Monday evening, July 27, after which they invited three internal candidates to interview for the position of superintendent: Widad Luqman, Tom Johns, and Nabil Nagi. […]
City performing more infrastructure improvement this week
submitted by Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager The City of Manchester is providing residents with an update on several infrastructure improvement projects that will take place during the week of August 3–7, 2026. 72-Hour Municipal Well Test The City will resume the required 72-hour municipal well test on Monday, August 3, with a step-up […]
Wooden Nickel Program helps make sure everyone can access fresh food
by Keegan Sweeney Dana Turner-Queen, the manager of the Manchester Farmers Market, and Carol Wotring, the director of Manchester’s Community Resource Center (CRC), believe that fresh food is a human right. To help make that a reality during a low point for fresh-food access in Manchester, the Farmers Market teamed up with the CRC to […]
Overdose deaths continue decreasing in Washtenaw County
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a new Opioid Report detailing recent local drug overdose data trends. All overdose deaths decreased by nearly 15% from 2024 to 2025. “Our analysis shows that local opioid-related overdoses reached a 10-year low in 2025,” says Patty Krause, MPH, community health analyst […]
2026 August primary election results for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Manchester area voters went to the polls yesterday to vote in the state primary election with even more voters opting to vote absentee, at least in the precincts that break out those numbers. There were three state races everyone has their eyes on, both Democratic and Republican races for governor, and the […]
