“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? […]
Varsity Boys Soccer: After loss to Columbia Central, victory over Jonesville!
submitted by Beverly Earhart On Monday the Manchester High School Varsity Boys Soccer team took on Brooklyn Columbia Central at Columbia Central, and lost 1 to 4, with the one goal scored by Luigi Buzzoni. Wednesday the team had a great night as they took on Jonesville at home, winning 8 to 1 and celebrating […]
MUMC parking lot once again available for sports parking
submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, Manchester Community Schools, and Rev. Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester Community Schools and Manchester United Methodist Church are pleased to announce that we have come to an agreement regarding the usage of the church parking lot through the end of June 2025. For the last 35 years, the […]
Free fall Senior Fit classes in Manchester
by Sara Swanson This summer Manchester seniors had a new, twice-weekly, free exercise class right here in the City. Trinity Health, the sponsor of the class, announced last week that it will continue this fall! Senior Fit classes are Wednesday and Friday at 10am in the Village Room (lower level, 912 City Rd). Classes will […]
Final Friends of the Library Book Donation Day of 2024
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, October 12, between 10am and noon, in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. This will be the last book donation day until spring of 2025! Popular fiction and non-fiction […]
WCRC: Two culvert replacements this week
by Sara Swanson This week Washtenaw County Road Commission will replace two culverts in the Manchester area. On Monday, September 30, the WCRC will close Parr Rd between Geiske Rd and Bethel Church Rd in Manchester and Sharon Townships during the daytime hours to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF ELECTION To the qualified electors of City of Manchester: Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the following location: Manchester City Hall, 912 City Rd, Manchester, MI For the purposes of electing […]
