City Council hears from the 4-Corners Protectors
by Marsha Chartrand A small group of Manchester’s protectors attended the February 2 City Council meeting to ask how the City and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office plan to be proactive about the possibility of ICE appearing in the Manchester area. Their attendance coincided with heightened tensions in the county and around the state, and […]
Manchester Township Board meeting: Daubner recognized, WWRA, & Huron Valley Night Hawks
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the February 10 board meeting except John Seefeld and Mike Walter. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter and a few members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly report for January. There were 63 calls for service, including 33 EMS […]
Shakespeare Club: octopuses (NOT octopi)
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club At the January 27 Shakespeare Club meeting, Linda Breight began her presentation with a physical description of an octopus. With a life span of 3–5 years, this amazing creature has a brain located between its two eyes, three hearts, and eight arms, each of which is separate, in constant […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary hosts second American Heart Association Assembly
by Melissa Yekulis On Friday, February 13, Luther C. Klager Elementary hosted its second American Heart Association Assembly. The children arrived enthusiastically at the gym with their stuffed animals, ready to learn how to save a life by practicing hands-only CPR. Margo Tramel, from the American Heart Association, was again on hand to walk the […]
Freedom Township delays gravel mine decision
by Keegan Sweeney Freedom Township residents packed the township hall on Tuesday, February 3, to weigh in on the Freedom Township Planning Commission’s discussion on renewing a gravel mining permit in the area. Stoneco is proposing that they reactivate a dormant gravel mine between Kothe and Esch roads on a 152-acre site. Several residents spoke […]
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 […]
