Junior Equestrian team earns third place finish in May 20 meet
submitted by Manchester Equestrian Team The Manchester Junior Equestrian Team had their meet May 20 at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds. The team went up against tough competition and earned a close third-place finish out of eight teams. The girls worked hard for several weeks to get ready for their meet. Team members Amelia Harris and […]
Make-and-take fairy garden teacups set for June 5
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join us at the Manchester District Library (MDL) to make your own tea cup and saucer miniature fairy garden on Monday, June 5. This make-and-take workshop will begin in the Village Room located on the lower level, at 4pm. Recommended for ages 16+; younger ages are welcome with […]
Dessert through the Decades samples the ’80s, June 7
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Dessert Through the Decades series continues with the 1980s on Wednesday, June 7, at 4pm in the Village Room. Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery will share desserts and fun facts from the decade, as well as a treat for everyone to share. All […]
Obituary: Betty Jane Gulliver
Betty Jane Gulliver, 77, of Clarklake (and Palmetto, Florida) passed away from cancer, March 25, 2023, at Manatee Memorial, Bradenton, Florida. Betty’s family and friends will gather for visitation Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 4 to 7pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel and Friday, June 2, 2023, from 10 to 11am at Brooklyn […]
Letter to the editor: Canoe Race an incredible success
May 23, 2023 Dear Manchester Mirror, I feel moved to write and express my gratitude to the group of local Manchester people who organized the 57th Annual Canoe Race here on our beautiful River Raisin. The Manchester Robotics team and their families created a delightful event for the very first time. The day was beautiful and […]
Michigan is the king of potato chips. But a disease is killing state spuds
by Ashley Zhou (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is the nation’s leading producer of potatoes for potato chips, and potato farmers across the state harvest 1.7 billion pounds annually. So it’s concerning that, by July of any given summer, up to half of the state’s potato leaves begin to wilt, their stems harden, and they slowly die. These […]
Democrats’ push to cut inmate sentences draws fierce pushback in Michigan
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Democratic-backed bills that could allow inmates to serve less time in prison are prompting opposition from prosecutors, victim groups and law enforcement. The bills would allow prison inmates to petition for a lighter sentencing after serving a decade of their sentences and earn productivity credits toward early release. The legislation aims […]
Michigan may spend big on passenger trains, eying service to Canada, Up North
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) More money could be coming soon for Michigan passenger rail projects, which advocates hope could lead to better service and, eventually, new routes for Up North and Ontario getaways. Federal officials in recent years have made billions of dollars in grant money available for passenger rail, and Michigan has received nearly $85 million from […]
57th annual canoe and kayak race a great success
submitted by Caiden Kippnick Sunday was a beautiful day for the 57th annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe & Kayak Race, keeping its uncontested claim as the second-longest continuously running river race in North America. Thank you to the organizers and all of the volunteers required to make this event possible. An extra-special thanks goes out […]
Michigan Department of Education visits MCS
by Marsha Chartrand What would you do if the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) was visiting the Washtenaw Intermediate School District and emailed to let you know they’d like to come at 9am the next morning to visit Manchester Community Schools to “see the great things being done here”? Well, if you’re Dr. Bradley Bezeau, […]
