Legion holds flag retirement ceremony
by Marsha Chartrand After an unseasonably warm two weeks, the temperature dropped suddenly on Friday. And so it was that on Saturday afternoon, November 12, the American Legion Post #117 held a flag retirement ceremony as snowflakes fell around the legionnaires and the Boy Scouts from Troop 426 who came to assist. The cooler, damp […]
City Charter Commissioners ready to get to work
by Marsha Chartrand With last week’s election, the work of the Manchester City Charter Commission can officially begin. And the nine newly elected commissioners are ready to get down to business. The Charter Commission is charged with drafting a proposed “charter“ for the yet-to-be-formed city, which will be based on a template provided by the […]
Photos: Klager kids honor Manchester veterans
by Marsha Chartrand The students of Luther C. Klager Elementary School honored Manchester veterans on Veterans Day last Friday. Attendees were greeted by Klager kids and Dr. Bezeau at the door of the Klager gym. Photos by Marsha Chartrand.
Southern Michigan Rug Hookrafters celebrate their 50th anniversary
submitted by Patricia Sahakian The Southern Michigan Hookrafters Guild is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events each month. As part of our Anniversary Celebration, the Guild is exhibiting its members rugs at the Manchester District Library during the month of November. A free class for those interested in learning the craft will be held […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students of the Month for October 2022
submitted by the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for […]
Chamber Spotlight: Manchester Ag Parts
The Manchester Mirror is partnering with the Manchester Chamber of Commerce to highlight different Chamber of Commerce members. This week we are spotlighting Manchester Ag Parts, located at 10940 M-52. Manchester Ag Parts does repairs, makes hoses, and sells parts. Together, Matthew Benn and Karen Malburg have been involved in agribusiness for over 50 years […]
Michigan women score big, poised for key leadership in Legislature
LANSING — In 2018, Michigan made history by electing three women to statewide offices. On Tuesday, they were not only re-elected, but women are poised to assume key leadership roles in the Legislature. A handful of state legislative races are still too close to call, which could impact the final count, but a Bridge Michigan analysis of […]
What Democratic control of Lansing will mean for Michigan schools
by Tracie Mauriello (Chalkbeat Detroit, for Bridge Michigan) In the days after Democrats swept the Michigan governor’s office and the state Legislature, a reality began to set in for public school advocates: Newfound power means they’ll be able to accomplish key initiatives that have stalled during decades of Republican control. Democrats now have a chance […]
Mid-Michigan smacks down wind energy. Will it harm the state’s green plan?
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Renewable energy had a bad election day in Michigan, and it could lead to discussions of the state taking a more active role in the siting of wind turbine and other projects. Four referendums that would have established guidelines for wind turbine installation were defeated Tuesday in townships in mid-Michigan’s […]
Acorn takes a pause
by Marsha Chartrand On Wednesday evening, the Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café board of directors met and made a difficult decision. “We’re taking a pause as of close of business on Saturday, November 12,“ explained board member Ginny Johnson. “We’ll take some time to re-evaluate and during that time we will try to determine what […]
