How to file a complaint about the post office
Read previous article about Post Office situation here. At a reader’s request, The Manchester Mirror is publishing these directions on how to contact the USPS to let them know what is going on at our local post office. This reader has spoken to supervisors at other post offices and what they suggested is that concerned […]
Victory Baptist Church to hold one-day Vacation Bible Camp
Children ages kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to attend Vacation Bible “Camp Victory” from Saturday, July 20, from 10 am to 10 pm. This is a one-day camp and campers will not be spending the night, but our staff is working hard to make this a true camp experience with nature walks, campfire songs, […]
Obituary: Jan “Dutch” Woelders
Woelders, Jan “Dutch”Manchester, Michigan His Legacy… Jan Woelders, Age 87, passed away July 6, 2019. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Den Hague, Netherlands to Gerard Maarten and Gerarda Cornelia (Hesseling) Woelders. Jan married his childhood sweetheart, Willemina Voorhof on February 12, 2004, in Soest, Netherlands. He served in the Military in the […]
Letter to the Editor: As an old era ends, a new chapter begins
To the Editor: After 122 years, the Widmayer home will be under new ownership when that door gets opened next. As I sit here in front of it before pulling away for the last time (I’m not crying, you’re crying) I remember coming here as a little girl, visiting my great grandparents, excited to receive […]
Kiwanis Club votes to dissolve
At its general meeting held May 22, members of the Manchester Kiwanis Club voted to dissolve the club by September 30, 2019. Reasons cited included declining enrollment, and unsuccessful recruitment of new members to the club. “We currently have only 19 members,” said Anita Herman, a long-time member of Kiwanis. “Five of those are members […]
Local kids get ready for Washtenaw 4-H Fair
For a lot of kids, summer means school is out and there’s plenty of vacation, free time, and fun opportunities to look forward to. For 4-H kids, summer means there’s plenty of hard work ahead to get themselves and their livestock animals ready for the annual 4-H Fair in late July. This year’s fair is […]
Blue Water Ramblers present Americana at gazebo
The Blue Water Ramblers will present a 4th of July Program about Michigan, America and their Life as they visit the Gazebo Concert series at 7:30 pm this Thursday. Yes, there will be a concert on July 4–it will be a great way to wind down your celebration of Independence day following the fireworks on […]
Touch-a-Truck event returns to Manchester Fair
Have you ever wanted to…. • Sit in the driver’s seat of a Fire Engine? • Climb aboard a Tractor? • Explore the inside of a School Bus? Well, put your imagination “in gear” and join us for our annual Touch-A-Truck event at the Manchester Community Fair. This event is perfect for kids of all […]
July events at the Manchester District Library
Submitted by Tamara Denby for MDL Hello, summer! It’s here at last—at least, that’s what the calendar says. Who’s ready for some summertime fun? Lazy, sunshiny days. Fresh air. Vacations. Camping and boating. But that’s not all. The Manchester District Library has books, audiobooks, movies, miscellaneous equipment, and programs that are sure to amp up […]
Ladies Day to offer local ghost stories and more!
Ladies Day, traditionally held on Saturday morning of fair week, is always a popular offering at the Manchester Community Fair and this year will be no exception! Elizabeth Polk, of the Manchester Area Historical Society, will present her recent program on “Ghost stories and haunted houses in and around Manchester” to pique your interest in […]
