Photos: Jam ‘n’ Suds celebrates 2nd anniversary
March 23, 2023 The laundromat celebrated their 2nd anniversary last Saturday! Carolina E. Barillas Views expressed in any Letter to the Editor are always exclusively those of the author. Do you have something you want Manchester to know? Send your Letter to the Editor to themanchestermirror@gmail.com.
‘Abortion pill’ under legal scrutiny; what it means in Michigan.
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) State and national abortion providers say medical abortions can continue — but possibly at a less effective rate, even if a Texas judge strikes down a long-time FDA-approved pill now used in nearly every medication abortion. At issue are two drugs, commonly known together as the “abortion pill.” The drugs […]
Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan delayed another 1.5 years
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) U.S. federal regulators say they need more time to scrutinize the environmental impacts of the proposed Line 5 tunnel, adding another year-and-a-half delay to a project that Canadian energy company Enbridge Energy originally vowed to complete next year. Instead, the years-long tunnel construction project won’t begin until at least 2026, […]
Michigan State University 911 calls: Students broke windows to escape shooting
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) NOTE: This account contains disturbing and graphic accounts of a mass shooting. It was updated late Friday to include new statements from MSU about the location of gunfire within Berkey Hall. LANSING — Shortly after shots were fired in Berkey Hall at Michigan State University, students and professors hid in […]
Laura Seyfried retiring from CRC
by Sara Swanson Laura Seyfried is retiring after 12 years as executive director of the Community Resource Center. “Self-diagnosed” as a connector, recognizing needs, people, strengths, who can help, and how to use that for the greater good, comes naturally to her. She put that strength to use not only for individual clients, but for […]
Two MHS students qualify for International Career Development Conference
by Sara Swanson Nine members of the Manchester High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), coached by teacher Leslie Rollins, competed at the state-level competition March 9 through 11 in Detroit. Two of the nine students, Miranda Austin and Meghan Somerville, qualified to go to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC), both in the […]
MHS places third in Tri-County Quiz Bowl tournament
submitted by Jared Throneberry, Manchester Varsity Quiz Bowl On Thursday, March 9, the Manchester Varsity Quiz Bowl team participated in the annual 2023 Tri-County Regional Quiz Bowl tournament in Ann Arbor and came home with a third-place finish. Of the seven matches played, Manchester only lost to Chelsea and Howell while defeating Dexter, Washtenaw Christian, […]
7/8 Band and High School Band earn first division ratings
by Sara Swanson On March 2, 3, and 4, the Manchester Bands hosted and participated in the 2023 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 8 Band and Orchestra Festival. Both the 7th/8th Grade (7/8) Band and the High School Concert (HS) Band earned a superior first division rating, which qualifies them to participate in […]
January 2023 Students of the Month
submitted by 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 promoting […]
Manchester Township Board meeting: CRC presentation, warming center discussed
by Sybil Kolon All board members except John Seefeld were present at the March 14 township board meeting. Also present was fire chief Bill Scully, assistant fire chief Mike Kouba, Dave Tamagne, Carol Wotring, Carl Werner and Matthew Bednarski. Dave Tamagne, president of the board of the Community Resource Center (CRC), and its executive […]
