Riverside’s 3rd-grade students attend 35th annual Project RED; Manchester was there from the start!
by Sara Swanson The 35th annual Project RED (Rural Education Days) was held Tuesday, April 22–Thursday, April 24, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Manchester third graders with teachers, parents, and chaperones attended the morning session on Tuesday, April 22. At the event, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau honored Riverside Intermediate School as Manchester Community Schools […]
Manchester Veteran receives installation of new roof
by Marsha Chartrand Earth Day was more than just another day for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Don Dettling. Dettling received a new roof on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from Palmer Construction out of Lansing, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Through a partnership with Habitat for […]
Thorn Lake Solar 159-acre project not moving ahead
by Sara Swanson AES, the company behind the 159-acre Thorn Lake Solar project in Manchester Township, has announced that the project is not going ahead after all. The project was a hot-button topic in the community in 2022, with residents getting heated on both sides. It was initially rejected by the township planning commission, then […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary School holds annual Around the World with Math and Science Night
submitted by Melissa Yekulis The April showers did not keep back the inquisitive little mathematicians and scientists who came out for Luther C. Klager Elementary School’s Around the World with Math and Science Night on Friday, April 25. Families of all ages poured in to explore with the teacher and support staff volunteers who stayed […]
Manchester’s Shakespeare Club studies ladies in white
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Barbara Madaj’s presentation on ladies in white was not just about the subject of paintings. She also gave us a lesson in how an artist who, like herself, might work largely in oils, mixes colors in order to get the effect (s)he wants. Starting with the primary colors, red, […]
SRSLY Manchester promotes education during Alcohol Awareness Month
submitted by Alex Velgos, SRSLY Manchester Coalition Director Before April comes to a close, SRSLY Manchester is highlighting the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness about the risks of alcohol misuse and to support individuals and families who may be struggling. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]
WCRC closing Haab Rd TODAY & tomorrow for culvert replacements
From Washtenaw County Road Commission Today, Monday, April 28, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Haab Rd between Ellsworth Rd and Waters Rd in Freedom Township during daytime hours for a culvert replacement. The road improvements are expected to take approximately two days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject […]
Water main break in downtown area causes flooding, but no damages
submitted by Michael Sessions, City Manager A water main broke around 6:30am Thursday morning on West Main Street between Washington Street and Clinton Street. Despite the break, we were able to complete the repair while the system remained under constant pressure. To relieve excess water from the system, two fire hydrants were opened, which resulted […]
Jo Kladzyk ‘Evolves‘ her artistic success, opens new gallery on Main Street
by Marsha Chartrand Jo Kladzyk has been part of Manchester since 1985, when she and her husband, Tom, briefly moved to the area before relocating to Texas and then California. In 1988, they returned here and, she says, they’ve “been rooted ever since.” “In 2004, we purchased a vacation home in Grand Marais, Michigan, where […]
Fire Chief William Scully retires from MTFD
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, April 13, Manchester Township Fire Department (MTFD) held a retirement party for Fire Chief William (Bill) Scully after 40 years with the department. The celebration was attended by approximately 100 people. He was honored by the members of the Manchester Township Fire Dept.; U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell; Napoleon Township Fire […]
