West Nile virus detected in Manchester
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) reported last week that three birds in southern Washtenaw, including a blue jay in the Manchester area, have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this summer. In addition, samples of mosquitoes collected last month in Ypsilanti have tested positive for WNV. While no human cases have […]
‘Mirror‘ subscription price increasing in October
by Sara Swanson the Manchester Mirror began offering a USPS subscription option in 2016. At the time we decided to charge $50 for an annual subscription, $28 for a 6-month subscription, and $15 for a 3-month subscription, and we haven’t raised the cost over the past 8 years. Unfortunately, we’ve reached the point where we […]
Partial list of September Adult Learners Institute (ALI) classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute So full of interesting classes is ALI’s September schedule that a brief description of them has to be divided into two installments. Classes for the first half of the month are these: On Thursday, September 5, Catherine Ellis, Alma Muxlow, and Bob Elkins, who have been making music […]
Photos: That’s a wrap on the 2024 Gazebo Concert Series!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library wants to thank the 2024 Gazebo Concert co-hosting sponsors for helping make the event series a success: Worth Repeating, R.D. Kleinschmidt’s, and Manchester Friends of the Library. Thanks also to all those who attended and supported this annual community event. We hope everyone had […]
Cartooning 101 moves to new school-year time slot
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Bring your drawings to life in Cartooning 101 at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Thursdays at a new time for the school year. Join us at 3:30pm in the upstairs lounge to learn how to make your doodles come alive in our introductory cartooning class! We’ll teach […]
Bingo! For all ages at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs […]
Obituary: John Lawrence McGuire, Jr.
John Lawrence McGuire, Jr., 79, of Manchester passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, peacefully, with his loving family by his side at Birchwood Retreat, Chelsea. John’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His Mass of Christian burial […]
Obituary: Elizabeth “Liz” Bell (Torrey) Beuerle
Elizabeth “Liz” Bell (Torrey) Beuerle, 92, passed away August 24, 2024, at Cambrian Assisted Living in Tecumseh, Mich. Liz’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, with Rosary at 7:30pm, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel, and from 10 to 11am, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools Music Instruments Request for Proposal In our continuous commitment to enhancing class offerings and support the arts, we are seeking bids for music instruments for our students. Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools at 710 E Main Street, Manchester, MI. 48158 until September 10th, 2024 […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES August 13, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl/absent: Schaible/65+ public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and treasurer, clerk, planning […]
