Soccer team completes seventh week of season
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester Boys’ Varsity Soccer team completed a busy seventh week of regular season competition with four matches, starting on Monday, October 3. Playing away against the Comets of Jonesville High School, the Dutchmen jumped to an early lead 3:10 into the match with a goal by sophomore midfielder Jesse Sangster, […]
Dutchmen make a team comeback on the road against the Comets
by Marsha Chartrand “When adversity hit our team this week, our players hit back,” said varsity Coach Ben Pack of his Manchester team. “If coming off a setback last week against Michigan Center wasn’t enough, the injury bug as well as disciplinary procedures allowed other players to see action versus Hanover Horton.“ But, he added, […]
More great programs at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café This weekend, Alicia will be back for another Mindo Chocolate Tasting at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café on Saturday, October 15! Stop by anytime from 4pm to 6pm to sample this amazing, earth-friendly chocolate. In addition, Dr. Nia’s “Kitchen Clinic” returns with “It’s Time for Your Oil Change” […]
MHS Students of the Month announced for September 2022
submitted by the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for […]
Obituary: Marjorie Weller
Marjorie Sue Weller, 76, of Manchester, passed away October 6, 2022, at Arbor Hospice, Saline. She was born on October 21, 1945, in Linton, Indiana, to Eldon and Anita (Loos) Angus. Marjie married Mark Weller on May 14, 1977, in Wayne, Michigan. Marjie spent most of her career as a computer programmer for AT&T. In […]
Michigan gas prices are up again. Here is why.
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s gas prices, up about 17 cents a gallon over last week alone, continue to rise. Regular gas was $4.34 in Michigan on Thursday, a 10-cent increase compared to Wednesday and 48 cents higher than the national average of $3.86. According to AAA reports, drivers are paying 51 cents more today than […]
Michigan psychiatric centers cut number of beds despite having more money
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Michigan has been forced to close 77 beds at state-run psychiatric facilities since April, largely because the system lacks enough staff to care for severely mentally ill patients. The situation may get worse in the near-term: Health officials say hundreds of job openings have failed to draw applicants. That has […]
Abusive parents cause youth sports crisis as referees, participation plunges
by Heaven Jobe/MindSite News (for Bridge Michigan) This story was reported by and published in partnership with MindSite News, a nonprofit news site devoted to reporting on mental health Ronny Roby has seen more than his share of abusive parents interfering in youth sports. For 26 years Roby has been the park director and fill-in […]
The Mirror gains 501(c)(3) status, seeks volunteers
submitted by Anita Herman, Community Resource Center Board of Directors In late spring of this year, Manchester’s hometown newspaper legally joined the ranks of non-profit organizations. Since it began publishing online in 2013, the Manchester Mirror has served residents in the Village and its surrounding four townships by reporting on current issues, activities, and events […]
Manchester Township Fire Department plans Open House Oct. 16
submitted by the Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW), October 9–15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they […]
