FoWL’s first annual meeting and celebration
submitted by Geoffrey Cripe, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) invites you to its first Annual Meeting and Celebration Saturday, June 27, from 10am to 11:30am, at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (WLSPCP), located at 14801 Arnold Rd, between Brooklyn and Manchester. FoWL invites the […]
Moth night at Sharon Hills Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Discover the fascinating world of moths at Sharon Hills Preserve on July 10! Join local entomologist and educator David Cappaert for an evening of nighttime exploration as we observe and learn about the diverse moth species that call this preserve home on Friday, July 10, from 9pm to 11pm. Feel free […]
Manchester Memories Project: Mrs. Villarreal’s second-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 […]
Annual school budget hearing: closing 2025–2026; preparing for the 2026–2027 school year
by Melissa Yekulis The School Board meeting around the Annual Budget Hearing for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 5:01pm on Monday, June 15. One board member was absent from the meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. The agenda for the Budget Hearing was approved unanimously. There was no Old […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling Golf Outing Fundraiser
submitted by the Manchester Wrestling Club This year’s Manchester Youth Wrestling Golf Outing will be July 11 at Rustic Glen Golf Course in Saline with a shotgun start at 8:30am. Participating costs $85 and includes 18-holes, cart, and lunch. There are contests for 1st place, longest drive, and closest to the pin. There will also […]
June Wellness Coalition meeting canceled
by Sara Swanson The write-up of the May Wellness Coalition meeting stated that the next meeting was June 23. Due to no new or urgent topics for discussion, the June 23 meeting of the Manchester Wellness Coalition has been canceled. The next meeting is on Tuesday, August 25, at noon in the Village Room, 912 […]
Dino Dig + Cookie Excavation at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Get ready for a dino-sized afternoon of discovery at the Manchester District Library! On Monday, June 29, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, in the City Room, children are invited to take part in Dino Dig + Cookie Excavation. Kids will become junior archaeologists as they learn how […]
Bingo fun at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Get ready for an evening of laughs, luck, and friendly competition at the Manchester District Library! Bingo for All Ages will take place on Thursday, July 2, at 6:30pm, in the library’s Teen Spot, and everyone is invited to join the fun. Bingo for All Ages […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
editor’s note June 27, 2026: This has been extended again to July 3, 2026 from WCRC On Friday, June 12, 2026, WCRC began performing asphalt resurfacing on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The road is not closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to intermittent lane restrictions. The […]
Obituary: Pamela Kay Lamb
Pamela Kay Lamb, 77, passed away on June 22, 2026, after a long battle with complications from an autoimmune disorder. Pam was born on March 6, 1949, in Tecumseh, Mich., to Walter Merle Lamb and Carmen Ona Pfaffinger. She was a loving mother, nana, sister, and dear friend, whose presence brought much laughter, smiles, and […]
