Public notice: Bridgewater Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the township of Bridgewater who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of […]
Steven White named to NMU Dean’s List
Manchester graduate, Steven A White, qualified for the Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University for the Fall 2022 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. To qualify for Dean’s List recognition, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 credits, earning […]
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 […]