Trade tariffs are hurting Michigan soybean export market
by Samantha Ku, Capital News Service LANSING 鈥 Since Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on U.S. imports from all global partners, triggering retaliatory tariffs by China, Canada and the European Union on U.S. exports, including soybeans. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the value of soybean exports reached $24.47 billion in […]
Photos: 2025 MHS Homecoming Parade
Photos by Sara Swanson Thursday, October 2, Manchester Jr/Sr High School held their homecoming parade down Main Street. The marching band, mountain bike team, equestrian team, cheerleaders, homecoming court, and more participated!
Witches Night Out Activities and Shuttle schedules announced
by Sara Swanson In September, Witches Night Out organizers announced that new this year, Downtown Manchester 5th Annual Witches Night Out on Saturday, October 11, from 6pm to 9:30pm, will feature a free WAVE shuttle. Last week they finalized the route. The shuttle, sponsored by Manchester Mill on the Water, will allow attendees to avoid […]
MCS holds town hall on CTE millage, answers questions
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On September 29, 2025, Manchester Community School District (MCS) Superintendent Steven Head held a town hall event, open to the public, to inform the community about an upcoming millage that will be on the November 4 ballot this fall. The millage is to support Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in the […]
MHS students attend WCC Manufacturing Day 2025
submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College, media relations director Students from Manchester High School visited Washtenaw Community College last Friday for Manufacturing Day 2025. They joined almost 200 students from other area schools in touring WCC robotics, welding, and CNC/manufacturing laboratories 鈥 each of which included demonstrations and activities 鈥 and had the opportunity […]
Manchester Talks about 鈥渢he Weather鈥!
October 12, 2025 editor’s note: The start time has been changed to 6pm from 6:30pm and this has been adjusted in the article. 聽 submitted by Linda Knox, Manchester Voices Leadership team The autumn light, the changing leaves, warm sunny days (don鈥檛 waste them). Peppers, tomatoes, and squash. Still mornings, frost on the horizon. Some […]
Library offers after-school art: Costume Workshop to prepare for Halloween
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Nobody likes to scramble for a last-minute Halloween costume! Get started on yours at Manchester District Library on Monday, October 13, at 4pm, in the City Room. Bring your costume essentials, and we will provide embellishments, like sequins and ribbons, and tools such as rotary cutters and hot […]
The Blessed Midwest explores 12 states in 6 weeks
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Journey through our nation with Manchester District Library this fall with a 6-week series exploring the Midwest two states at a time. Sessions will meet on Tuesdays at 3pm in the Council Chambers on the lower level. October 14: Michigan and Ohio October 21: Indiana and Illinois October […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss 鈥楾he Soul of an Octopus鈥
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club in discussion of THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS: A SURPRISING EXPLORATION OF THE WONDER OF CONSCIOUSNESS by Sy Montgomery. This is the book club nonfiction/nature selection for the season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in […]
Zion Lutheran Church holding harvest dinner
submitted by Barb Satterthwaite, Zion Lutheran Church Join Zion Lutheran Church 鈥 Chelsea Manchester for our Annual Harvest Dinner on October 18 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. We are located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd. Meals are takeout only, with curbside pickup. Each meal will include roast pork, kielbasa, sauerkraut and sniffles, squash, applesauce, rolls, and […]
