Public notice: Manchester Township
Manchester Township, MI Public Hearing Notice LOCATION: Manchester Township Hall, 275 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, MI, 48158 PURPOSE: An Amendment to the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance for the regulation of renewable energy generation and/or storage facilities. ARTICLE & SECTION: Article 2, Section 2.03 & Article 16, Section 16.25 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, The Manchester Township Planning Commission will […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — October 2024
The October 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: October 2024 Trumpeter
$1M grant gives Michigan foster kids rides to school as they switch homes
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A new state program helps foster youth in metro Detroit remain in school and maintain crucial social connections, even if they are moved from home to home to home. The three-year contract, $1 million a year, provides transportation to and from school and after-school activities through Los Angeles-based HopSkipDrive, a transportation […]
Controversial youth detention tool goes live in Michigan. Is a fix coming?
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — A change to Michigan’s juvenile justice system that critics fear could increase detention rates for youths of color took effect Tuesday, but advocates and a key state lawmaker are still seeking a fix. Starting this week, local officials are required to implement a new six-question screening tool when deliberating whether […]
Archery deer-hunting season in Michigan. What to know: Dates, licenses
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Time to get those crossbows ready. Tuesday marks the official start of archery deer-hunting season in Michigan. While a bow and arrow isn’t the most popular weapon used to hunt deer, there are still hunters who participate. In 2023, more than 286,000 deer hunters participated in archery hunts in Michigan, according to the […]
Obituary: Linda Lou Hartmann
Linda Lou Hartmann, 77, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Linda’s family and friends will gather Friday, October 11, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. A private interment of ashes will be held at a later date. She was born […]
“Let’s Gather“ event a great success!
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On Saturday, September 21, Bob and Sandy Mottice opened their property to the community for the Let’s Gather Event, coordinated by their daughter Heather Rathburn. As previously reported in the Mirror, the farmstead is a unique and interesting feature along Pleasant Lake Road, and many were interested in an opportunity to […]
2024 General Election Voters Guide for the Manchester Area
by Sara Swanson On Tuesday, November 5, Manchester Area residents will be able to vote at their usual polling place from 7am to 8pm. We reached out to local and area candidates running in contested races and gave them the opportunity to get their message out to the Manchester area. Candidates for positions higher than state […]
Downtown to host 4th Annual Witches’ Night Out
by Sara Swanson Downtown Manchester businesses are hosting the 4th Annual Witches’ Night Out on Saturday, October 12, from 6pm to 9:30pm. Come downtown for an evening of spooky treats, shopping, drinking, dancing, dining, games, raffles, and store specials. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. Events kick off at 6pm with businesses staying open late and […]
Donations needed again for Weekend Kids Meals program
submitted by Melissa Licavoli, Assistant Director, Manchester Community Resource Center School’s back in session, and so is our Weekend Kids Meals program! We’re continuing our mission to support Manchester Community Schools students who face food insecurity when they’re not at school. Currently, over 20 students receive meal kits every weekend. Want to make a difference? […]
