Pleasant Lake’s history and celebration of 65 years of lake protection efforts
submitted by Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association Freedom Township in southwestern Washtenaw County has a hidden gem originally named Lake Pleasant. Maps of Michigan in the 1870s and later made a name change to Pleasant Lake. This kettle lake, the product of retreating glacier action, is about two miles long, a half mile wide, and […]
73rd annual Chicken Broil: Changes to drive-through and shuttle parking
submitted by Jeff Mann, chairman/president, Manchester Chicken Broil The 73rd annual Manchester Chicken Broil, the decades-long and entirely volunteer-run event that takes place in the City of Manchester, Michigan, located 25 minutes outside Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, is set for Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 4pm to 7:30pm, at the Alumni Memorial Field. Back by […]
How the Chicken Broil came to be
by Leon Mann Manchester’s World-Famous Chicken Broil is entering its 73rd year of community bonding and great food! But many may not know the storied history of how the beloved Chicken Broil came to be. The first Chicken Broil was put on by one of Manchester’s many service clubs active in the 1950s, The Exchange […]
Washtenaw: Dangerous air quality, stay indoors if possible
From Washtenaw County: Air quality across Southeast Michigan has deteriorated significantly due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Michigan through Friday, July 17. As of 9am on July 16th, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Ann Arbor area reached approximately 405, which falls within the […]
MHSAA holds 147th annual banquet
submitted by Colleen Kemner, treasurer, MHSAA The Manchester High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) recently held their 147th annual banquet in the Manchester High School commons area with MHS alumni and guests attending. This multi-generational event included members of the class of 2026 with the oldest class represented being 1943 (Reno Feldkamp, in case you’re wondering). […]
July Memory Café: How can staying creative enrich your life?
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Church Join us at the Manchester Senior Center on Wednesday, July 22, at 1pm, for a special Memory Café presentation from local artist Mary Lewison. She will talk about her experience as an artist after retirement and the blessings of staying creative in some way. She will also lead a […]
Klager awarded $500 grant for recess equipment
by Sara Swanson The American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) announced last week that they awarded grants to four Michigan schools through the Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, and that one of those four schools is Luther C. Klager Elementary School. Klager is receiving the NFL PLAY […]
MAHS hosting special exhibit on the Declaration of Independence and more!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Area Historical Society announced last week that they will be hosting a special exhibit on the first floor of the Kingsley-Jenter House, located at 302 E Main St, created by the Washtenaw County Historical Consortium in honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation. The exhibit is on the Declaration […]
Manchester Memories project: Mrs. Krioukova’s kindergarten class
by Melissa Yekulis In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Manchester Mirror, the children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were invited to write for the paper: Describe a place in Manchester that is special to you. Each week this summer, one of the classes who chose to participate will be featured in the […]
Photos: Manchester quilters celebrate America 250
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library is currently hosting a display of quilts created by the Black Sheep quilters and crafters from the Manchester area in honor of America 250.
