Community Day returns to Luther C. Klager Elementary School
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The annual Community Day returned to Luther C. Klager Elementary School on the last Thursday of the school year. Community Day is an event that invites local community and business leaders to come to the school to teach the children about their jobs and services that they […]
Millie’s Coffeehouse holding open-mic nights
by Sara Swanson In addition to the longstanding Wednesday open-mic nights at the Village Tap, Manchester-area residents have another opportunity to try out their music, poetry, storytelling, and stand-up comedy. Millie’s Coffeehouse, located at 227 E Main St, held their first open-mic night on Saturday, May 30, from 4pm to 7pm, and it went so […]
Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed for Manchester
by Colleen A. McKenney Meal on Wheels provides meals to the elderly and homebound twice a week in the Manchester area. This service is provided by the Chelsea Senior Center but currently they are in need of Manchester-area delivery volunteers! Carol Wotring, executive director of the Community Resource Center, provided the following details: Delivery drivers […]
Luther C. Klager ends the school year ‘glowing up‘!
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The school year at Luther C. Klager Elementary School came to an end on Friday, June 5, with sweet treats, graduation, and a glow party. The eventful morning began with some extra love from the Klager/Riverside Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). PTO sponsored the annual arrival of the […]
Klager cookout and color run fun
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School On Wednesday, June 3, the children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a double dose of fun. At lunchtime, tables and picnic blankets were set up outside for the children to enjoy a cookout. School board member Brandon Woods was on hand to roast […]
The Great Klager Race and bubble fun!
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The final week of school arrived, and the students of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a variety of daily special events. Events kicked off Monday morning with The Great Klager Race and Bubble Day. At 9am, children lined up around the front loop in anticipation […]
Chelsea Hospital asking Manchester residents to take 2026 community health needs survey
by Sara Swanson Chelsea Hospital is asking Manchester-area residents to take the time to complete the 2026 community health needs survey. Your answers help shape our local health services. It will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and will be entered into a drawing for […]
WCRC: roadwork in our area this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Hayes Rd between Heim Rd and Old US-12 in Sharon and Sylvan townships will close for a culvert replacement. This is expected to take one day. On Monday, June 8, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin performing drainage work on Boetger […]
Klager 1st grader’s artwork shown in Lansing and recognized with award!
submitted by Luther C. Klager Elementary School “Masterpiece Reimagined” was an event held recently by the Michigan Department of Education, Resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Michigan students in grades K–12 with a hearing difference were asked to reimagine a piece of art that they liked, using any medium they wanted. The resulting art […]
MTFD yet to receive unexpected data center payment
by Sara Swanson With the large data center being built along US 12 in Saline Township in the news again this week, you may be wondering about the money slated for the Manchester Township Fire Department that came out of that deal. Last October, when Saline Township, the development firm Related Digital, and three landowners […]
