Fritz Swanson

Obituary: Joan Day

Joan Day, age 80, of Manchester, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Cambrian of Tecumseh surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 13, 1939 to Benjamin & Doris (Wurster) Evilsizer in Sharon Twp, MI.  Joan married the love of her life Curtis Day on March 24, 1958 in Tennessee, he preceded her […]

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Photos: Enjoying a sunny Sunday in Manchester Township

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Freedom Township declares Pleasant Lake airbnb in violation of ordinance

Freedom Township Board met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 13th. Many residents came to present their complaints about 5202 Happy Hollow, which has recently become a short-term rental listed on airbnb.com. The board agreed with the residents and unanimously voted to have the township lawyer inform the owners of the home that their […]

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Donate to the Manchester Mirror

I want to tell you a simple story. All the money that used to go to journalists goes to Facebook and Google. That’s my story. If you agree to donate to The Manchester Mirror, we can continue to work to keep this community informed and together. You can set up a monthly donation here: https://www.patreon.com/themanchestermirror Or […]

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Support the Manchester Mirror on Patreon

The Manchester Mirror would like your support. The Manchester Mirror has always been a just-about-break-even business. The money we bring in pays for our website, software, printing, and gas for delivery. The work done by everyone involved is mostly volunteer. While we do not plan on stopping anytime soon, we’d like to increase our revenue […]

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1st Annual Reindeer Trail Run/Walk through the Leonard Preserve

The Manchester Cross Country team has added a brand new event to the Christmas in the Village line up this year! The morning of December 1st, the first Annual Reindeer Trail Run/Walk will take you through the beautiful trails of the Leonard Preserve. All ages are invited to participate. Registration for students 18 and under is $25. […]

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Letter to the Editor: A Song for Manchester, “Home Sweet Home” (lyric)

September 17, 2018 I wrote this song for Manchester. A song for Manchester, Michigan by Marilyn Max, May 2017 It’s a little too hot in Summer, In Winter a bit too cold. Sometimes it rains for days on end but it’s a wonderful place to grow old. This Quiet midwestern Town Is a good place […]

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September 3rd Thursday fun (photos)

Don’t worry if you missed September’s 3rd Thursday event; there is one more for the season on Thursday, October 18th from 4 to 8 pm.

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Lasinski honors first responders at the state House of Representatives’ 9/11 ceremony

Last Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives held its annual September 11th ceremony to commemorate those Michigan first responders lost in the line of duty during the past year, to honor those lost in the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks, and to recognize first responders serving in Michigan communities today. Manchester’s State Rep. Donna Lasinski hosted Carl […]

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Art Kettle opening reception: Manchester Ties (photos)

Sunday, September 9th saw the inaugural show at Art Kettle located at at 121 West Main Street. Laura and Rich Earle, owners and force behind Art Kettle welcomed the guests packed into the historic house. Laura Earle announced that in addition to the excitement of the first opening, they had found out shortly before the show […]