City Council meeting: Norvell gravel mine, automated water bill, new facade for City Hall, and more
by Marsha Chartrand At its May 4 meeting, Manchester City Council was presented with both new and old issues to follow. Under Public Participation at the April 20 meeting, City resident Rick Finger expressed concern regarding the proposed mining operation near Watkins Lake in Norvell Township. Acknowledging that the project will not directly affect most […]
Tick and mosquito season is here—it’s time to fight the bite!
submitted by Beth Ann Hamilton, Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding residents to prevent tick and mosquito bites when enjoying the outdoors. Preventing tick bites is especially important: local cases of Lyme disease continue to increase, and most residents diagnosed with Lyme likely got the disease from ticks here in […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission In Sharon Township this week, there will be daytime road closures for two culvert replacements. The first is Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 through May 15 (this has been extended a second time), and Hashlet Rd between Powers Dr and Grass Lake Rd, beginning Monday, May […]
Homelessness in Manchester featured in documentary
by Sara Swanson We reported earlier this spring that in February a film crew visited Manchester to film part of a documentary on homelessness in Washtenaw County. The Road Home, directed by Kameron Donald of Breyko and produced by the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, held its premiere on April 23 at the Michigan Theater in […]
Riske to travel to Quebec this June to compete at MARS Bromont CCI
by Sara Swanson The MARS Bromont Rising U25 scholarship program announced last week that Manchester’s Jordan Riske was one of 10 riders selected to receive a $2,500 grant, which will allow her to travel to and compete in the MARS Bromont CCI, an eventing competition in Quebec, Canada, taking place June 4–7, 2026. Riske was […]
Farm Lab returns to Luther C. Klager Elementary School
by Melissa Yekulis, Klager Elementary The children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a surprise when they returned from Spring Break. The Farm Science Lab had returned! The Farm Lab is a traveling mobile classroom that tours around the state teaching children about agriculture and STEM science. Funding is partially supported by […]
New Little Free Library installed at Emanuel Church
by Brenda Bancroft, Used Book Sale Coordinator, Friends of the Manchester District Library The Friends of the Manchester District Library are pleased to announce that a new Little Free Library has been installed at Emanuel Church, located at 324 W Main St. We are excited to provide another location for neighbors to discover and share […]
20th Century Women’s Club: a place for conversation, community, and, yes, good snacks
Why the 20th Century Women’s Club of Manchester is Worth a Look and an invitation to an upcoming meet and greet dinner. submitted by Maggie Hatcher, M.Ed., 20th Century Women’s Club of Manchester In a world that moves fast and often feels a bit disconnected, there’s something quietly remarkable happening right here in Manchester. It […]
Showers of Easter blessings from St. Mary Catholic Church and Beta Pi Master Sorority
submitted by Cathy Moore, Manchester Family Service Manchester Family Service has been blessed each year by St. Mary Catholic Church in the form of Easter dinners for 10 of our clients. The dinners consist of a huge ham, potatoes, green beans, rolls, pie, and much more, enough goodies to make a delicious Easter dinner. Marja […]
WCRC: Grass Lake Road culvert replacement extended
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission has extended the daytime road closure for a culvert replacement by seven days on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The work originally started on Monday, April 27, 2026, and will now be completed in approximately two weeks, subject […]
