Trump gives ‘total endorsement’ to John James in Michigan governor race
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican US Rep. John James to be Michigan’s next governor. “John has proven he has the Courage and Wisdom to deliver strong results for the incredible people of his wonderful State, and our Nation,” Trump wrote in a Monday afternoon announcement on Truth Social […]
Michigan preps for an American birthday party muted by political divides
by Ron French, Bridge Michigan By all accounts, it was a festive time in Chelsea in the weeks surrounding the nation’s bicentennial on July 4, 1976. There was a barn dance and tricycle races. The American Legion hosted a chicken broil. And at the town library, residents wrote notes to be read 50 years later. […]
Manchester Memories Project: Mrs. Poulin’s first-grade 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 […]
Men’s Club preparing Independence Day fireworks to celebrate America’s 250th
by Marsha Chartrand You don’t want to miss this year’s Manchester fireworks, widely considered one of the best in our area! For the 45th year, the Manchester Men’s Club will host the annual Independence Day fireworks on July 3 (with a rain date of July 4) at Carr Park in Manchester. This year’s fireworks will […]
Free summer meals to-go for kids and teens!
by Sara Swanson Kids and teens 18 and under, regardless of what school district they live in and whether they are enrolled in public school or not, are eligible for free weekly meal boxes from the USDA. Each weekly box contains seven breakfasts and seven lunches for each child. There are no income limits and […]
Hunting application period open for Iron Creek Preserve
by Sara Swanson Are you a deer hunter looking for somewhere to hunt in the area? Legacy Land Conservancy announced that the application period for the 2026 hunting program at Iron Creek Preserve located at 11703 Noggles Rd in Manchester Township is now open. They state that interested hunters may now apply for the opportunity […]
Amcor Spring Food Drive boosts CRC Pantry
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director, Community Resource Center The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) is grateful to Amcor’s site in Manchester, Mich. for hosting a spring food drive that brought in 285.8 pounds of food and 208.7 pounds of non-food essentials. The drive brought in much needed items like laundry soap and dish soap, […]
June Memory Café to feature Chicken Broil presentation
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Memory Cafe’s organizer Join us at the Manchester Senior Center on Wednesday, June 24, at 1pm, for a special Memory Café presentation on the history of the Manchester Chicken Broil — one of our community’s most beloved traditions. Local historian Ron Mann will share the story of how the Chicken […]
Brad Frey gazebo concert moved indoors because of heat
6-29-26 Update: Because of the forecasted heat this concert is being moved indoors to Emanuel Church, 324 W Main St. submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library Join us on Thursday, July 2, from 7pm to 8pm, at Wurster Park, located at 215 W Main St, for an evening of free live music […]
June school board meeting: all grades improve in NWEA English Language Arts, planning to commence for 2027 construction at MHS
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly school board meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order on Monday, June 15, following the budget meeting. One board member was absent from the meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. A request was made to add a committee discussion and goal-meeting discussion to the […]
