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City resuming sanitary sewer-relining project

City resuming sanitary sewer-relining project

by Sara Swanson Work in the city on sanitary sewer mains will begin Tuesday, September 8. City Manager Michael Sessions stated, “The project involves installing…

Worth Repeating reaches $200,000 donation milestone

Worth Repeating reaches $200,000 donation milestone

submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Come celebrate another milestone for Manchester’s charity resale shop.…

Chelsea State Bank helps employees purchase fair livestock animals, including in Manchester

Chelsea State Bank helps employees purchase fair livestock animals, including in Manchester

by Sara Swanson Chelsea State Bank reports that they’ve invested over $30,000 in young agricultural…

WCSO: Beware of scams

WCSO: Beware of scams

submitted by Commander H. Eugene (Geno) Rush, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s…

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Amid ‘mass proliferation,’ Flock cameras emerge as key issue in Michigan election

Amid ‘mass proliferation,’ Flock cameras emerge as key issue in Michigan election

by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan As public concern grows around the use of Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate…

Jocelyn Benson outraises John James. See top donors in Michigan governor race

Jocelyn Benson outraises John James. See top donors in Michigan governor race

by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Democrat Jocelyn Benson outraised Republican rival John James and has a decided cash…

Warning: Leave threatened venomous snake alone

Warning: Leave threatened venomous snake alone

By ANNA BARNES, Capital News Service LANSING — The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only native venomous snake in Michigan —…

Michigan expands EV infrastructure, but access remains unequal, study finds

Michigan expands EV infrastructure, but access remains unequal, study finds

by Kyrmyzy Turebayeva, Great Lakes Echo, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition…

As health costs climb, some care shifts to Michigan’s charity clinics

As health costs climb, some care shifts to Michigan’s charity clinics

by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan WEST BRANCH — Christine Cunningham sat stock still on a hard-backed chair of a clinic waiting…

Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts

Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts

By AKIA THROWER, Capital News Service LANSING — Michigan’s new annual budget includes $2 million for wetland conservation efforts by the…

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Photo: Klager first day of school!

Photo: Klager first day of school!

by Melissa Yekulis Excitement was in the air at Luther C. Klager Elementary School on Monday, August 31. Families were gathered to wish their children…

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Letter to the editor: Manchester Fair Animal Clubs thank sponsors

Letter to the editor: Manchester Fair Animal Clubs thank sponsors

September 3, 2026 The Manchester Fair Animal Clubs would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to…

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

Public notice: City of Manchester

Public notice: Freedom Township

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Manchester Memories Project: Miss Yekulis’ first-grade class

Manchester Memories Project: Miss Yekulis’ first-grade class

by Melissa Yekulis In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Manchester Mirror, the children of…

Manchester Memories Project: Mr. Peterson’s second-grade class

Manchester Memories project: Mrs. Finnegan’s first-grade class

Manchester Memories project: Mrs. Krioukova’s kindergarten class

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MHS 9/11 game to honor first responders and veterans

MHS 9/11 game to honor first responders and veterans

by Sara Swanson This Friday, September 11, is the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks…

Registration now open for MSC fall 2026 rec soccer

The Pistol Prodigies, local youth shooting team, season 12 wrap-up

Announcers needed for MHS home games for a variety of sports

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How the Chicken Broil came to be

How the Chicken Broil came to be

by Leon Mann Manchester’s World-Famous Chicken Broil is entering its 73rd year of community bonding and…

Historical photo: 1896 Fourth of July parade

Prehistoric musk ox skull found in Manchester 100+ years ago

Bridgewater, a historic hamlet