Michigan winter: No better time to jump in lakes? Why cold plunges are so hot
by Laura Herberg (Bridge Michigan) HOLLAND — The long icy pathway opened like a red carpet, beckoning about a dozen people last week to the shores of Lake Michigan at Holland State Park. They avoided the park’s iconic lighthouse, making their way instead to a snowy cove. A clump of snow, the size of a bean […]
Making progress on senior/community center
by Marsha Chartrand There is daily progress being made on the new Senior/Community Center located on the lower level of City Hall, 912 City Rd, and the contractor is planning for an April occupancy date. “Next week, the schedule is for plumbing and electrical installation,” said senior director Pat Vailliencourt. “After that, things will move […]
Fugate twins place fourth in U.S. Figure Skating Championship
by Marsha Chartrand It was a triumphant week for the Fugate twins, ending with a pewter medal and current ranking of fourth place in the nation for their efforts in ice dancing at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championship, which ran January 20–26 in Wichita, Kan. Afterward, Warren, Clara, and their mom, Michelle Fugate, boarded […]
Photos: Men’s Club 2025 Ice skating party
submitted by Andy Mahony, Manchester Men’s Club The Manchester Men’s Club annual skate party was a huge success. We had over 50 people show up, served 100 hot dogs, and good times were had by all in attendance. Special thanks to The Village Tap for donating the hot dogs! Our next event will be a […]
Bethel UCC to hold fundraiser for member and his family
submitted by Cathy Moore, Bethel Church A spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser for Toby St. Charles, who was diagnosed last fall with lymphoblastic leukemia, and his family will be held at Bethel United Church of Christ on Saturday, February 22. Bethel normally holds a Spaghetti Supper fundraiser in February to raise funds for a […]
Obituary: Cheryl (Bross) Kunzelman
Cheryl Elaine Kunzelman, age 55, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1969, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the daughter of Harold and Rachel (Raymond) Bross. Cheryl was a devoted mother and deeply involved in her church community. As an active […]
‘Uncertainty’ for Michigan health officials amid Trump messaging blackout
by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan The temporary blackout on public communications from the nation’s top health organizations has cast a shadow of uncertainty over Michigan’s 45 health departments, network of hospitals and research universities but so far has not disrupted operations, officials tell Bridge. That’s after Dorothy A. Fink, acting secretary of the US Health and […]
For Michiganders, goose poop a growing problem
by Clara Lincolnhol, Great Lakes Echo for Bridge Michigan LANSING – Chris Compton, the owner of a company called Goose Busters, has spent nearly 30 years addressing human-goose conflicts. Over the years, the Canada goose population has continued to grow, especially in more populated areas, he said. “We have them all over,” he said. “They’re […]
Michigan state park camping fees to increase starting Aug. 1
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan Outdoor enthusiasts should prepare to spend more to camp at Michigan’s state parks. The Department of Natural Resources is raising some campsite and overnight lodging fees beginning Aug. 1. For modern and semi-modern campsites, prices will rise between $4 and $10 a night, depending on location and amenities. Modern […]
Manchester’s Comerica Bank office to close, along with four other nearby branches
by Marsha Chartrand In a surprise announcement last week, Comerica Bank in Manchester revealed that their last day for serving clients in the community will be April 24. Cindy Clark, a Manchester resident, has managed the branch office here for many years. She confirmed the closing to the Mirror on Friday. Though she was unable to […]
