Jeff & Lynda Horning and Chad Fusilier honored by Washtenaw County Farm Bureau
by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau, reprinted with permission The Washtenaw County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting on Monday, September 21, at Revel Run in Chelsea. Two of the awards presented were presented to Manchester farmers this year. Jeff and Lynda Horning received the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Outstanding Service to Agriculture […]
Obituary: Betty Lou Benedict
Betty Lou Benedict, age 80, of Manchester, MI, passed away at her home on October 2, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1945, in Tecumseh, MI, the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Briem) Tase. Betty was a lifelong resident of the Manchester area and worked as an administrative assistant for R.D. Kleinschmidt roofing company […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is coming. Beneficiaries should review their plans.
submitted by Julie Edgar, AgeWays During Medicare Open Enrollment, from October 15 to December 7, Medicare beneficiaries may drop or change their prescription drug plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage plan without penalty. They may also have their Medicare plan reviewed by a certified, unbiased counselor to make sure it fits their healthcare needs and […]
MTFD holding Fire Prevention Week open house
Jeff Mann, Captain, Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department, located at 275 S Macomb St, is hosting an open house on Sunday, October 11, from 1pm to 3pm, to promote “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” simple steps people can take to recharge safely. Many devices used in our […]
Klager holding Walk to School Day; community invited to cheer kids on
submitted by Ann Hinkley Arwin, Walk to School Day coordinator, Luther C. Klager Elementary School Manchester families, students, and community members are invited to celebrate an active and festive start to the school day at Manchester’s annual Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 14. The event will begin at 7am at Chi-Bro Park, where […]
Make a boo-tiful trick-or-treat bag at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Kids are invited to stop by after school and personalize their very own trick-or-treat goodie bag! Manchester District Library is hosting Afterschool Art: Trick-or-Treat Bags on Monday, October 12, from 3:30pm to 5pm in the City Room. Come create, decorate, and get into the Halloween spirit […]
ALI announces October classes, part 2
submitted by Mary Spaan, ALI publicity The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan) supports lifelong learning by offering a diverse array of online and in-person enrichment classes for adults. ALI’s fall 2026 catalogs have been mailed out and can also be found at various sites in the 5HealthyTowns area. ALI’s fall 2026 term continues with 12 […]
Thank you, Colleen and Amy McKenney!
Thank you Colleen and Amy McKenney for creating an amazing scarecrow on behalf of the Manchester Mirror for the 2026 Manchester Scarecrow Contest.
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES September 8, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Schaible, Huehl absent—none 17 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
