2026 Fair Queen candidates announced
submitted by Angie Schaible, Manchester Community Fair The fair is fast approaching. The Manchester Community Fair Queen contestants have been announced: Class of 2026 Abbi Austin Jolene Line Olivia Woods Class of 2027 Zoe Hadden Amanda Hieber Teagan Clark Class of 2028 Elle Woods Maddi Bennett Macie Felczak Class of 2029 Guiliana Brothers Isabella Rattray […]
New student-published books at the Manchester District Library
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School On Friday, May 29, the first-grade classes at Luther C. Klager Elementary School were proud to present their published books they wrote this school year to their families, as well as a special guest, Manchester District Library Youth Librarian Abby LeBovitz. Starting in February, each first-grade class […]
Annual Field Day returns to Klager!
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 27, the children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School made their way down to the sunny track and field for the annual Field Day event. Children and teachers were greeted by an army of volunteer family members and PTO members as […]
Manchester poster artist to be featured at visual art of music event in Chelsea
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s own concert poster artist, Jonathan K. Doyle, will be a featured artist at this year’s GIG—The Art of Michigan Music, a visual art experience at Chelsea’s Sounds & Sights Festival, taking place on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25. GIG is a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the visual storytelling behind Michigan’s […]
Klager kids perform a Campfire Sing-Along
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School On Thursday, May 29, the gymnasium of Luther C. Klager Elementary School was packed with families as they arrived early in the morning for a special performance. The children welcomed their families to a Spring Concert with the theme: Campfire Songs. Under the guidance and guitar accompaniment of […]
WCC freezes in-district & lowers online tuition; will put millage renewal on ballot
submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College In an ongoing commitment to affordability, Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Board of Trustees has voted to hold in-district tuition steady and reduce online tuition to match the $99 per credit rate for on-campus courses. The Board has also approved placing a renewal of the college’s operating millage on […]
LARA releases consumer guide to help Michigan homeowners avoid costly home-improvement mistakes
submitted by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs As home-improvement season ramps up across Michigan, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), in partnership with the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA), has released a new Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Projects to help homeowners navigate construction and remodeling projects […]
WCRC roadwork in our area this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing drainage work in Sharon Township this week starting Monday, June 1. There will be lane restrictions on Bethel Church Road between Meyers Rd and M-52, and on Smythe Road between Pleasant Lake Road and Wingate Road. The work is expected to take […]
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 […]
