Meet ‘the Manchester Mirror‘ board
by Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand In March 2022 the Manchester Mirror became a 501(c)(3). While we were staying on top of the day-to-day running of the Mirror (although we could always use more volunteers!), we didn’t have the capacity to also work on our goal of long-term sustainability. Bringing in a board meant adding […]
WCRC: last week’s road closures extended
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission There will be two instances in the local Manchester area this week where drivers may encounter temporary road closures. These are both extensions of roadwork begun last week. In Manchester Township, VanTuyle Rd between US-12 and Lemm Rd is expected to have intermittent daytime closures for culvert replacement from […]
Washtenaw launches $4.2M in new programs to help end youth homelessness
submitted by Hannah Lane, Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development The Washtenaw County Continuum of Care (CoC) is launching $4.2 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding to help end youth homelessness through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project. This renewable funding will provide services and housing for youth and young […]
MHS bands receive 1s at district festival
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s 7th–8th grade band and high school bands performed on Friday, March 6, at district festival, which Manchester hosted, and earned First Division “superior” ratings. Band director Jenna Kezelian named the music played: the 7th–8th grade band performed “A March on the King’s Highway” by Pierre LaPlante, “Ghost Ship” by Michael Story, […]
Health Department confirms 7th measles case in Washtenaw
submitted by Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, Washtenaw County Health Department Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) is confirming a seventh case of measles in a Washtenaw County unvaccinated child who was a close contact of the first case reported on March 11. Unfortunately, this most recent case may have exposed others at a local health care facility. Additionally, the suspect […]
WCRC: Local road closure advisories
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, March 30, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform a culvert replacement on Willow Rd between McCollum Rd and US-12 in Bridgewater Township. The culvert replacement is expected to take approximately two days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
submitted by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs April marks Alcohol Awareness Month across the nation and helps underscore responsible choices and informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption. From the champagne toast at weddings to having a cocktail before dinner, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) urges moderation in drinking in recognition […]
“The Road Home,” featuring our home, Manchester, Michigan
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On February 13 a film crew from Breyko LLC was set up in the Manchester City Hall lobby to film an interview with our County Commissioner Shannon Beeman for an upcoming documentary called The Road Home. Residents entering to pay their utility and property tax bills sure were surprised to walk […]
Manchester Farmers Market adding a Sunday market for 2026!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Farmers Market is adding a second day! The 2026 farmers market season will include a Sunday market on the gazebo side of Wurster Park with vendors lining the south sidewalk from 10am to 2pm in addition to the long-running Thursday market from 3 to 6pm, which will remain on Adrian […]
Manchester area scores very high on the Opportunity Index, with some caveats
by Sara Swanson In March, the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) launched the 2025 Opportunity Index, which uses current data to measure the access to opportunity across the county, along with an interactive map. Washtenaw, divided by census tracts, means the Manchester area has been separated out and can be assessed […]
