July Memory Café: How can staying creative enrich your life?
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Church Join us at the Manchester Senior Center on Wednesday, July 22, at 1pm, for a special Memory Café presentation from local artist Mary Lewison. She will talk about her experience as an artist after retirement and the blessings of staying creative in some way. She will also lead a […]
Klager awarded $500 grant for recess equipment
by Sara Swanson The American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) announced last week that they awarded grants to four Michigan schools through the Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, and that one of those four schools is Luther C. Klager Elementary School. Klager is receiving the NFL PLAY […]
MAHS hosting special exhibit on the Declaration of Independence and more!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Area Historical Society announced last week that they will be hosting a special exhibit on the first floor of the Kingsley-Jenter House, located at 302 E Main St, created by the Washtenaw County Historical Consortium in honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation. The exhibit is on the Declaration […]
Manchester Memories project: Mrs. Krioukova’s kindergarten class
by Melissa Yekulis In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Manchester Mirror, the children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were invited to write for the paper: Describe a place in Manchester that is special to you. Each week this summer, one of the classes who chose to participate will be featured in the […]
Photos: Manchester quilters celebrate America 250
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library is currently hosting a display of quilts created by the Black Sheep quilters and crafters from the Manchester area in honor of America 250.
Obituary: John Alfred Savage
John Alfred Savage, age 96, of Joliet, IL, formerly of Royal Oak, MI, and Manchester, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 3, 2026 after a cascading constellation of the maladies of age. He was born September 29, 1929, the son of Fred and Hazel (Kirk) Savage. John was a […]
Fusilier Farms is celebrating 30 years with a thrift and tractor show
by Sara Swanson Fusilier Family Farms is holding a thrift and tractor show on Sunday, July 26, from noon to 6pm, at their 16400 Herman Rd location, to celebrate the farm’s 30-year anniversary. Entry is $10 per person or $20 per family and includes one ear of u-pick corn (you pick it and they cook […]
Deadline looming for 4 open school board seats
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Community Schools District will have four board seats open for election in the upcoming school board election and the deadline to file paperwork to run is Tuesday, July 21. As of today, no one has filed to run. Three of these spots will be 4-year terms; these members become effective […]
Create a colorful sand-art necklace at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library will host a Sand Art Studio on Monday, July 20, from 12:30pm to 2pm, in the City Room in which participants will design their own necklace charm by layering rainbow-colored sands into a small keepsake piece. They can create a simple geometric […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join us this Friday, July 17, from 5pm to 6pm, at the 4-Corners, the intersection of M-52 and Main Street, in Manchester to share your concerns about our current state of affairs and to encourage others to engage in resistance. 4-Corners Protectors gatherings meet the first and third Friday […]
