Dean Spaulding — Manchester’s “missing” Vietnam casualty
by Marsha Chartrand Editor’s note: After publication of a story (May 17, 2023) on the book Lest We Forget, published by Mary Blossom for the Emil Jacob American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 in 1999, the Mirror received a phone call from Barbara Rhoades of Clinton, letting us know that the article was missing information on […]
Manchester makes the TV news!
by Marsha Chartrand Paul Whelan has been in captivity in Russia for 1,620 days now. And his family, friends, and the community of Manchester are still waiting for his release. Yellow ribbons on trees, light poles, store entryways, and other creative placements have kept him front of mind for local people who know Paul and […]
Top wrestlers continue their off-season successes
by Marsha Chartrand Three weeks ago, high school wrestlers Blake Sloan and Sammy Stewart participated in the USA Freestyle Tournament, with Blake also competing in the the Greco-Roman tournament. “Both wrestlers excelled,” said Coach Steve Vlcek. “Sammy had a great tournament, going 6–1 on the day and finishing in third place. Along the way, he […]
Whitmer taps GOP businessman to tackle Michigan population crisis
by Jonathan Oosting & Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) A Republican businessman and a Democratic education leader will lead Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new group focused on developing strategies to reverse decades of Michigan’s stagnant population growth. Whitmer formally announced the effort Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, naming John Rakolta and Shirley Stancato as co-chairs of […]
Michigan Democrats: We will deliver transparency reform. GOP dubious
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Democrats say they’re planning long-promised ethics and transparency reforms as lawmakers face a year-end deadline to finalize new personal financial disclosure rules for themselves. And a leading Republican legislator is calling for reforms to a budget earmark process that both parties have used to fund pet projects, including a $25 […]
BB gun bill requires minors to have adult around when shooting off property
by Riley Hodder (Bridge Michigan) Deven Free, a 12-year-old boy from Galesburg, was playing with BB guns with friends outside two years ago when he was shot in the head. The BB entered just above his right eye and lodged in his brain. Deven was in and out of hospitals for more than a year before […]
Rev. Dillon Burns to leave Manchester United Methodist Church for Okemos
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church How do you say goodbye? Churches in the United Methodist denomination say goodbye to their pastor every few years. Clergy in The United Methodist Church commit to serve where their bishop appoints them. Appointments are typically for one year at a time, though the bishop may move […]
First annual pickleball tournament benefits mental health in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand A year ago, the Manchester pickleball courts were pretty much just plans on a drafting board. Now, they have hosted their first-ever tournament — hopefully the first of many. Carson Horky, a junior at Manchester Junior/Senior High School, organized the event as a fundraiser for a worthy cause — Mental Health Awareness […]
CRC has funds to help with basic needs
submitted by Carol Wotring, Director, Community Resource Center The United Way of Washtenaw County has awarded the Community Resource Center with a Consumers Energy Foundation Grant to help with the basic needs of Manchester-area residents who meet the ALICE profile. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. Grant funds must be used for […]
Senior Market Bucks are back for another season!
by Marsha Chartrand The Senior Market Bucks program is returning for summer 2023! A registration event will be held on Thursday, June 1, from 3 to 5pm, the first two hours of the Manchester Farmers Market in Chi-Bro Park. Coupon booklets will be available while supplies last. Senior Market Bucks is available to those who […]
