Survey readies shared-use trail for summer completion
The eastward section of the community shared-use trail, utilizing the formerly abandoned railroad bed through Manchester, is set to be completed this spring and summer, and the work of a survey crew last week is the first step to making that long dream a reality for the community. A hurdle was reached when it was […]
Cityhood committee to meet twice in May
At its April 23 meeting, the Citizens Advisory Committee organized to research the process of the Village of Manchester possibly becoming a city, set its schedule for the next few meetings. The committee will continue to meet twice a month until its work is complete, hoping to keep a momentum going so that the process […]
MCSF hosts Celebrity Server event
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation annual Celebrity Server Night is set for next Tuesday, May 7, at Frank’s Place and Kellie’s. At Kellie’s, you can enjoy an ice cream treat served to you by one of the Manchester Community Schools’ staff “celebrities.” At Frank’s Place, you can get pizza to go, or dine in! All […]
“Into the Woods” a roaring success
Three weekend performances of “Into the Woods,” the MHS Drama Club’s spring musical, were well attended and well received by audiences! All pictures are provided courtesy of Unforgettable Photos of Manchester.
Michigan mulls lifting barrier to solar energy on farmland
by Andy Balaskovitz (Bridge) As states consider the compatibility of utility-scale solar projects on farmland, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is revisiting a state policy that the industry says has acted as a barrier. Michigan’s Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program provides tax incentives to landowners who keep land under contract for agricultural practices for […]
Michigan is obese, unhealthy and dying young. And that’s costing billions.
by Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs (Bridge) Blessed with abundant water, beaches, hiking trails, bike paths and locally grown fruits and vegetables, Michigan has all the makings of a healthy and fit state. But look closer and the reality is grim: All too often, in much of the state, residents can’t do a simple push-up or […]
Cityhood study committee continues its work
According to the Michigan Municipal League (MML), “since 1931 there has been a steady conversion of villages to cities in Michigan.” The Village of Manchester is one of the more recent additions to this long list of villages making the decision to pursue cityhood. In January, the Manchester Village Council voted to establish a Citizens Advisory […]
Superintendent responds to anticipated school layoffs
submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Superintendent Manchester Community Schools On February 24, 2019, a Manchester Community Schools Budget Workshop, open to the public, was held at Riverside Intermediate at 6 pm. [Editor’s note: see article in March 11 Manchester Mirror]. That evening, one of the main topics of conversation were the larger class sizes currently at […]
Five generations of Strongs
Maureen Strong will turn 88 in June, but she has no intention of going anywhere any time soon. She just welcomed her second great-grandson on April 13, who was born on her daughter-in-law’s birthday, and was named Wesley in honor of Maureen’s father. And with 10 grandchildren, a plethora of great-grandchildren (16), plus a couple […]
What’s your iT?
Heather Rathburn has always enjoyed the concept of home. She loved being a stay at home mom when her boys were growing up. She owned a popular business for many years called “House to Home Interiors” and consulted with people to renovate their homes, offices, and more. She spent 10 years working in administrative jobs at […]
