Manchester High School Class of 2026 graduates
by Sara Swanson On the evening of Thursday, May 21, Manchester Jr/Sr High School held its 155th commencement exercise in the gymnasium. Principal Joshua Lindeman gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, which was conducted by graduating senior Valorie Hieber. In place of a guest speaker, the class officers, […]
Census releases new numbers; Manchester area still losing residents for now
by Sara Swanson For years Michigan has been losing residents at one of the fastest rates of all of the states. The census bureau recently released population information for 2025, and last year, for the first time in a long time, Michigan added about 28,000 more residents than it lost. Washtenaw County contributed to this […]
CRC Food Pantry cooler stopped working; community stepped up
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director, Community Resource Center When the Manchester Community Resource Center’s (CRC) food pantry cooler stopped working last month, the community did what Manchester tends to do—it helped. Three local organizations answered the call. The Manchester Lions Club and Manchester Masonic Lodge #148 each contributed $1,500, and Worth Repeating provided a […]
New 4-way stop on Pleasant Lake Rd between Manchester and Ann Arbor
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced a change from a 2-way stop to a 4-way stop at the intersection of Pleasant Lake Road and Zeeb Road in Lodi Township. While this is not technically in the Manchester area, this is one of the main paths to get to the eastern half […]
All-natural doggie treats available at the Farmers Market this summer
by Sara Swanson If you’re looking for locally made, all-natural treats for your dog this summer, you won’t need to go farther than the Manchester Farmers Market! This summer, 9-year-old Marcus Holdridge is launching Marcus’s Doggie Delights—all-natural, sweet potato–chip dog treats. He is doing nearly everything himself from slicing and dehydrating the sweet potatoes to […]
May school board meeting: school board hears presentations from students & teachers
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly School Board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 6pm on Monday, May 18. One board member was not in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, which was approved unanimously. The agenda was followed by a series of presentations from students and teachers. Ellen […]
Riverside briefly plagued by plumbing issue
by Sara Swanson Riverside Intermediate School families got a surprise message Wednesday when they were asked to come pick up their students if they were able, because of a plumbing-related issue. Superintendent Steve Head reported on Thursday, “We had a blockage in the line yesterday that caused issues in a classroom and our media center. […]
Shakespeare Club ends the year theatrically
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club After a year discussing the cats of Shakespeare’s time and the numerous Shakespeare clubs in America, Manchester’s Shakespeare Club’s last three formal meetings appropriately ended in the theater. Figuratively speaking. On March 24, courtesy of Rosemary Whelan, Dame Judi Dench provided a penetrating insight into the complex character of Lady […]
WCSO: City of Manchester police activity, April 2026
from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, compiled by Marsha Chartrand During April, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations responded to calls for service, conducted traffic enforcement, and completed criminal investigations. There were 111 calls for service in the City of Manchester, a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year. An incidence of fraud was investigated on […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission There is roadwork this week in our area in Sharon and Freedom townships. In Freedom Township, Waters Rd, between Loeffler Rd and Fletcher Rd, will have lane restrictions on May 26 and 27 for drainage work. In Sharon Township, Grass Lake Rd, between Sylvan Rd and M-52, will have […]
