WCRC: Forestry work and limestone resurfacing in Manchester and Sharon townships
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced limestone resurfacing in Manchester Township, which will result in daytime road closures, and continuing forestry work in Manchester and Sharon townships, which will result in intermittent lane closures this week. On Monday, August 31, 2026, WCRC will begin limestone resurfacing on Hudson Rd between US-12 […]
2026 Manchester Community Fair queen & runners-up, champions, & more
by Sara Swanson With the end of the evening, Saturday, August 22, came the close of the 81st Manchester Community Fair. Manchester Community Fair president Angie Fuller thanked the fair board for everything, stating, “Without all of them, this fair would not be possible. Everyone has jobs they do and everyone is a very important […]
Your MDL library card can take you places!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Looking for a fun family day trip without spending a lot of money? Your Manchester District Library card may be just the ticket! Through the Michigan Activity Pass, also known as MAP, library cardholders can enjoy special offers at hundreds of attractions across Michigan. Depending on […]
From a garden full of hot peppers to hot sauce at the Manchester Diner!
by Sara Swanson Manchester resident Laura Billetdeaux and her husband, Neil, are avid gardeners, but a quirk of their garden conditions has led Laura to start making hot sauce, and her very abundant harvest of hot peppers this year means you have the opportunity to try it yourself at Manchester Diner! She explained, “For some […]
City hall to be closed during KaBOOM! build; volunteers still needed
submitted by Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager The City of Manchester would like to inform residents that the City Hall offices will be closed to the public from Tuesday, August 25, through Thursday, August 27, 2026, for the KaBOOM! Playscape Build at Manchester City Hall. This three-day community build will bring volunteers together to […]
Dementia Friendly Services receives 5HF grant to expand in our area
by Sara Swanson The Dementia Friendly movement in Chelsea, part of Dementia Friendly Services (DFS), has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) to continue spreading dementia friendliness through not only Chelsea, but also Dexter, Manchester, Grass Lake, and Stockbridge. This is the second 5HF grant that DFS has received. […]
August school board meeting: decisions made on superintendent contract; in-person school board candidate forum planned
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly School Board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 6pm on Monday, August 17. Two board members were absent. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. The agenda was approved unanimously. The agenda was followed by a presentation from teacher Joe Walsh and his STEM […]
Temporary parking closure on Madison Street for paving project
submitted by Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager The City of Manchester will begin a road paving project on Madison Street between the dead end next to the river and N Clinton Street beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The project will begin with milling of the existing roadway, followed by paving. Parking along this section […]
Reminder not to leave furniture or trash at WWRA bins
by Sara Swanson Manchester Township reported last week that illegal dumping of furniture at Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) bins behind Manchester Township hall occurred on Saturday, August 15, at 6:38pm. Leaving these items or any trash in or by bins is illegal and may be subject to a $1,000 fine. The WWRA does not […]
HVHS: 149 cats rescued from four homes in under eight weeks
by Sara Swanson We reported recently that the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) has made adoption of adult cats and barn cats free for a limited time. This is because HSHV has rescued 149 cats from four Washtenaw County homes within only two months on top of the large number of other cats and […]
