Sara Swanson

Merry Christmas and thank you from the Manchester Mirror

from Marsha Chartrand, Sara Swanson, and Fritz Swanson Thank you to our 2023 donors: Robin Smith, Anne, Colleen Schoenfeld, Sammie Martin, Carol Wotring, Mark Ball, Evan Clark, Michael J Ebersole, Gary Corwin, Kathleen McNeely, Della Smith, Jeff White, Linda Breight, Virginia Johnson, Julie Kruse, Patricia Bermon, Matt Callow, Laurie D Brewis, Howard Girbach, Adam Douglas, […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Youth Wrestling hosts Manchester Mayhem 2023

submitted by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On December 3, 534 wrestlers from across our area came to Manchester’s home tournament to put it all out on the mats. With the help of more than 50 volunteers, including 10 referees who are current or former Manchester wrestlers/coaches, the day was a resounding success! Our varsity wrestlers were […]

 Sara Swanson

MDL hosting free showing of ‘Wonka‘ at Clinton Theater

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host a special showing of Wonka at Clinton Theater on Thursday, December 28. The Clinton Theater is located at 132 W Michigan Ave in Clinton. Doors open at 6pm, and the movie will begin promptly at 7pm. The first 50 guests to arrive will […]

 Sara Swanson

New Year Birding Hike in the Leonard Preserve

from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of our local birds along the River Raisin with a birding hike in the Leonard Preserve on Saturday, January 6, 2024, led by Kelsey Dehring of […]

 Sara Swanson

Lions Club International Peace Poster Competition: Update

by Colleen A. Schoenfeld We reported in November that the Lions Club of Manchester awarded local Manchester student Madeline Zahner first place in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest and that Madeline would go on to compete at Lions district level and then if selected, on to state competition. Manchester’s very own Madeline did […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester District Library holiday hours

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Saturday, December 23, through Monday, December 25. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, December 26.  MDL will also close for the New Year holiday from Saturday, December 30, through Monday, January 1. Regular hours will […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Township Board Meeting report: moratoriums extended, new fire truck coming soon

Submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the December 12 board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and other members of the public.  There were public comments about activities at Iron Mill Pond. Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for November. There were 45 calls for […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Charles Edward Moore

Charles Edward Moore of Manchester, age 90, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Eula Lee Moore, on December 20, 2023. He is survived by his children, Edward Ray Moore, Ronald Lee Moore, and Connie Elaine Goodman; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Moore and Ester Moore; sisters, Estaleen Moore […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Township Fire Department’s new truck (photos)

The Manchester Township Fire Department took possession of their new truck, Engine 7-1, this weekend and the new engine is now in service. The 2023 KME engine, which has a Rescue/Pumper body, five-person cab, 1,500-gpm pump, and 850-gallon water tank, is replacing a 1996 KME engine, which served the department for the last 27 years […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Dec-23 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:11 p.m.  Five board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance.  Board heard no citizen participation. The board approved the 2-Nov-23 meeting minutes as presented.  The […]