Manchester High School senior Laura Blair receives DAR Good Citizen Award
submitted by Denise Frost, Historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Manchester High School senior Laura Blair has been given the 2024–2025 DAR Good Citizen Award by the Sarah Angell Caswell Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Selected by her school’s faculty, Laura […]
Pick up free seeds from the seed library at the MDL!
by Sara Swanson After being packed away for the winter months, the seed library is once again set up for self-service in the vestibule of the Manchester District Library (MDL), available whenever the library is open: Monday through Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Friday, 10am to 6pm; and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. The MDL is located […]
The Shakespeare Club considers glass
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Right now, instead of looking through your window, look at it. As Franci van der Schalie shared with the Shakespeare Club at its meeting on March 11, the glass in our windows, windshields, drinking cups, cookware, telescopes — such as the Webb and Hubble as well as the Hale […]
Easter basket–making event at Worth Repeating
submitted by Joy Matthews Hop on in to Worth Repeating and register to make a special Easter basket for your child, parent, or a loved one. Each basket will cost $12 and will be filled with your choice of merchandise from Worth Repeating, and includes clear wrap and ribbon for a bow. You may also […]
MAHS to host geology of Manchester presentation
submitted by Kathleen Feldkamp Graddy, Manchester Area Historical Society Ever wonder why some areas have hills, lakes, wetlands, and other areas do not? The Manchester Area Historical Society will present a program titled The Role of Geology in Shaping the Surface of the Manchester Area at their regular monthly meeting on April 10 at 7pm at […]
Firearm deaths overall & firearm homicides in Washtenaw decreased in 2024, firearm suicide numbers remain consistent
from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new 2024 Firearm Death Report on local firearm deaths. Firearm death rates in the county decreased from 2023 to 2024. “This report shows a promising decrease in local firearm deaths,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, Washtenaw County Health Department […]
After school art at the library: tie-dye shoelaces
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will have supplies to upgrade your shoes with customized laces. Learn new ways to lace your sneakers by creating unique styles on Friday, April 11, at 3:30pm, in the upstairs lounge. Materials provided; recommended for ages 5–18. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for […]
Egg-Topia Make & Take at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will offer an Egg-Topia Make & Take crafting program on Thursday, April 10, at 5pm, in the City Room. Get creative this spring and assemble an egg topiary tree using plastic Easter eggs and other seasonal items. Materials provided; for ages 15+ due to […]
Addressing recent letters to the editor
by Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand We describe the Manchester Mirror as hyper-local. It’s news for Manchester, about Manchester, written by Manchester residents. Years ago we set a policy that we would only run letters to the editor covering local topics. If we receive a letter to the editor about a national or state issue […]
Letter to the editor: Join “Hands Off” protest in Manchester
March 26, 2025 Dear Editor, Saturday, April 5, protests are scheduled across the nation. People will come together to protest the harm the current governing body is inflicting on ALL the people. People will leave the comfort of their homes, leave the security of their jobs to tell the current government, Stop, NO More, “Hands […]
