Residents gather to oppose gravel mine adjacent to Watkins Lake State Park
submitted by Linda Knox, Irish Hills Concerned Citizens Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is known for its scenic lake, rolling hills, and mix of forests and wetlands that draw hikers, paddlers, birders, and southeast Michigan residents seeking quiet outdoor space. A proposed gravel mine on land bordering the park, however, has prompted growing […]
Worth Repeating reaches new level of giving
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating celebrates returning over $175,000 to Manchester since reopening the store in March of 2020. As a thank you to the community, we will have free cake for all our customers between 10am and 2pm on Valentine’s Day. All pink and red merchandise is 50% off during the […]
Cats come to the Shakespeare Club
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club As Jody Sharrow pointed out in her presentation to the Club on January 13, cats in Shakespeare’s day had an unfortunate reputation. So much so that when an actor performed badly in one of the Bard’s plays, he received a “cat call.” Unlike a faithful dog, cats are notoriously […]
Manchester Community Health Fair 2026 celebrates wellness and community
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Community Health Fair organizer The Manchester District Library extends heartfelt thanks to the community and to the many local health and wellness organizations and businesses that helped make the Manchester Community Health Fair 2026 a meaningful and successful event. On Saturday, January 31, the City Room beneath the Manchester District […]
WCRC: Forestry work this week on Reno and Grass Lake roads
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform forestry work on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township and on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, WCRC will perform forestry work on Reno Rd between Hieber Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd in […]
Manchester Township property taxes due on Tuesday, February 17
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer Winter property taxes for Manchester Township are due no later than February 17, 2026. After February 17, there will be an interest and penalty fee that will be charged. Payments are posted as received, not the date to which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been […]
HSHV highlights risk to pets when owners are suddenly taken or hospitalized
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) reminds the community of the critical role neighbors play in protecting animals, after staff were alerted by a hospital social worker that a recently adopted dog had been left alone when his adopter was unexpectedly hospitalized following an encounter with federal immigration […]
Small businesses in Bridgewater & Manchester townships eligible for growth activator grants from the county
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development has relaunched the Small Business Growth Activator Program. The program aims to uplift and help grow small businesses that have been adversely affected by COVID-19 with a $2,500 grant and free business assistance to participants. “This […]
Two new faces join Keith’s, a barbershop full of history
by Sara Swanson There are two new faces at Keith’s Barbershop! Sally Carter is a new fixture here at the Manchester barbershop, located at 152 E Main St, and with more than 38 years of experience as a barber under her belt she is working to build business back up, and she’s brought Donna Harper, […]
Water main breaks proliferate throughout southeast Michigan in winter’s cold
by Marsha Chartrand You see it everywhere — on local news, national news, in your own neighborhoods. “Water Main Breaks Causing Flooding, Boil Water Alert Issued.” And it could be anywhere — Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Warren, or even Manchester — anytime. They don’t make schedules for these kinds of disasters. Manchester has been spared the […]
