College planning event set for April 19
Any parent who’s been involved in the college selection process over the past few years knows it’s a whole new world. So many challenges face college-bound students and their families that the process can feel overwhelmingly complicated, impossibly time consuming, and rife with stress. The “best known” schools are more competitive than ever. Costs continue […]
Guest Editorial: Sharon Township Broadband proposal offers citizens a choice for the future
The Manchester Mirror takes no position on the issue being discussed. Editorials are by local leaders or experts with specific knowledge of a topic and may contain opinions. Views expressed in any editorial are always exclusively those of the author. by Kathleen Feldkamp Graddy, Sharon Broadband YES The technology revolution and farming is an issue that […]
Youth wrestlers perform well in state competition
All winter long, as the Manchester high school wrestlers compete at the junior varsity and varsity levels against conference, district, regional, and state opponents, they also have been inspiring and encouraging a growing group of youth wrestlers coached by David Bearce, assisted by Dan Fleck and Corey Johnson. On the weekend of March 23, the […]
Reese Fry named co-wrestler of the year
The Jackson Citizen-Patriot has recently named two local high school state champion wrestlers as its 2018 Co-Wrestlers of the Year. Manchester senior Reese Fry, a two-time state champion, was named along with Ethan Weatherspoon of Napoleon. It is another important honor during this important year for Reese, who will be attending Brown University to wrestle next fall […]
Local student receives scholarship to Siena Heights University
Hard work and determination, plus lots of extracurricular involvement, has helped Alyssa Davila to earn scholarships to the school of her choice. Siena Heights University has granted Davila three scholarships for academic achievement, cheerleading, and choir, which combine to about $16,000 total. The Manchester senior will be attending SHU next fall and plans to major in […]
Riverfolk brings world music to the Blacksmith Shop
Saturday night’s performance by Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet at the Blacksmith shop in Manchester was a delight to the senses. Featuring Dave Sharp on bass and synthesizer, Mike List on percussion, Henrik Karapetyan on violin, and Igor Houwat playing the oud (a string instrument largely known only to “the most adventurous musicians,” according to Vintage […]
Residents complain of noise as pipeline work continues
Over the past few months, a number of residents adjacent to the Rover Pipeline as it goes under the River Raisin just east of Manchester, have noticed a constant drone or hum from drilling underneath the river and the road, that continues around the clock. “It’s a half-mile long drill,” said Bill Blaine, a resident of Austin Road. […]
An interview with a special friend of Manchester children (hint: it’s the Easter Bunny!)
Editor’s Note: Parents, there are no spoilers in this interview! You may read this story with your children, if you wish. Manchester is fortunate to have its very own Easter Bunny, and The Manchester Mirror got a rare opportunity for an interview with her last week. You read that correctly–The Easter Bunny is a girl! She […]
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
The 6th Annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” will be held to benefit the Manchester Sportsman Club, 8501 Grossman Road, from 10 am to noon on Saturday, March 31. Manchester’s very own Easter Bunny will visit and be ready for photos from 10:30-11:30 am; bring your camera to make sure you get the perfect picture! […]
