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Come see MTFD’s new brush truck, a purchase 20 years in the making

Come see MTFD’s new brush truck, a purchase 20 years in the making

by Sara Swanson Manchester Township Fire Department (MTFD) has put a new utility truck has been put into service. The truck was paid for by…

Klager’s Carnival another success for PTO

Klager’s Carnival another success for PTO

submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The second annual carnival event at Luther C. Klager Elementary School was another huge success. This…

New location for Bethel Memory Café

New location for Bethel Memory Café

submitted by Della Smith Bethel Memory Café is thrilled to announce their new meeting location: the Manchester Senior Center at 912 City Road! (Entrance is…

ManKind Project Staff Training Weekend held in Sharon Township

ManKind Project Staff Training Weekend held in Sharon Township

by Sara Swanson Twenty-four men gathered two weekends ago at the Emerald Temple, located in Sharon Township, for a ManKind Project Staff Training One (ST-1)…

The Shakespeareans visit the Lake District

The Shakespeareans visit the Lake District

submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club  When students of English literature speak of the Lake…

Manchester Township weighs in on Watkins Lake/ gravel mine situation

Manchester Township weighs in on Watkins Lake/ gravel mine situation

by Sara Swanson On November 17, 2025, American Aggregates of Michigan, Inc., applied to Norvell…

Manchester Masons buy Boy Scout popcorn for CRC food pantry

Manchester Masons buy Boy Scout popcorn for CRC food pantry

submitted by Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center, Executive Director Once again, the Manchester Masonic Lodge…

Manchester Township discusses fire equipment, makes appointments for board vacancies

Manchester Township discusses fire equipment, makes appointments for board vacancies

by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the March 10 board meeting except…

DNR seeking input on Hayes State Park

DNR seeking input on Hayes State Park

by Sara Swanson When we write about a State Park, we usually write about Watkins…

Chief Justice Cavanagh and Justice Hood announce campaigns for Michigan Supreme Court

Chief Justice Cavanagh and Justice Hood announce campaigns for Michigan Supreme Court

Editor’s note: The Manchester Mirror does not endorse candidates. We will publish one press release…

Two cases of measles reported in Washtenaw County

Two cases of measles reported in Washtenaw County

submitted by Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, Washtenaw County Health Department  Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting two…

WCRC: Work extended on Pleasant Lake Rd

WCRC: Work extended on Pleasant Lake Rd

submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has extended the…

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Michigan synagogue attack: FBI investigating as ‘targeted act of violence’

Michigan synagogue attack: FBI investigating as ‘targeted act of violence’

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage…

Case closed on Michigan’s ‘false electors.’ Dana Nessel won’t appeal dismissal

Case closed on Michigan’s ‘false electors.’ Dana Nessel won’t appeal dismissal

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat/Bridge Michigan Michigan’s so-called “false electors” case is over after Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday she would…

Enbridge, Line 5 foes argue tunnel plan before Michigan Supreme Court

Enbridge, Line 5 foes argue tunnel plan before Michigan Supreme Court

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage…

Stoneflies or leafhoppers: Which could become the official state insect?

Stoneflies or leafhoppers: Which could become the official state insect?

By JUSTIN FOX CLAUSEN, Capital News Service Two insects are under consideration as the official state insect: the stonefly and, more…

Tolls for new Detroit-Windsor bridge to be cheaper than Ambassador, tunnel

Tolls for new Detroit-Windsor bridge to be cheaper than Ambassador, tunnel

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage…

New Michigan program aims to train, retain more early childhood teachers

New Michigan program aims to train, retain more early childhood teachers

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage…

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Public notice: Freedom Township

Public notice: Freedom Township

  FREEDOM TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 56 DATA CENTER MORITORIUM EFFECTIVE DATE: March 18,…

Letter to the editor: Remembering Anna Alber

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

Public notice: Freedom Township

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How to handle winter driving emergencies

How to handle winter driving emergencies

from Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning Despite all your precautions, you find yourself stopped or…

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