Obituary: Gale Koebbe
His Legacy… Gale Howard Koebbe, age 79, passed away August 13, 2017 in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born on September 30, 1937, in Manchester, MI to Earl and Milda Koebbe. Gale was active in the Manchester community as a former mayor, served on the Manchester Fire Department for 44 years, and was the assistant […]
Dent on the Main Street bridge
Early Wednesday morning, a truck in park with a faulty transmission rolled down Main Street driverless and hit the corner of the new Main Street bridge. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and according to Village manager Jeff Wallace, there bridge suffered only minor damage, although the Village is going to contact the bridge engineers.
Letter to the Editor: Successful public hearing on Adler Farm
Dear Manchester Mirror, Thanks for the recent coverage by Sara Swanson on the Local Historic District designation process for the Kramer-Kuebler-Adler Farm on Bethel Church Road in Freedom Township (Adler Farm for short). We were delighted to hear about the article from attendees at this week’s Public Hearing at Freedom Township Hall. It was a […]
Freedom Township farmstead on its way to becoming a local historic district
A lovely, nineteenth century farmstead located at 9505 Bethel Church road is currently under consideration for designation as a local historic district. The farm, which is known as the Kramer-Kuebler-Adler Farm consists of a farmhouse, smokehouse, garage, chicken coop, windmill, bank barn, two tool sheds, and a pig barn on 85 acres and according to Melissa […]
What does Lyndon Township’s vote for broadband mean for the rest of us?
Last Tuesday, voters in Lyndon Township (located just north of Chelsea) went to the ballot to decide whether or not to build a community owned fiber optic network to provide broadband access to every home in the township. The proposal passed with 622 (66%) voting yes and 321 (34%) voting no. Lyndon Township estimates […]
DDA works to increase communication with residents
Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has been working recently to increase communication with Manchester residents. Efforts include a town hall this week, a new Facebook page and cooperation with neighboring communities. This week on Wednesday, August 16th, at 7 pm, the DDA is holding a town hall-style meeting at the Village Offices to discuss ongoing activities in Manchester’s economic development […]
Community Resource Center to host “life stories” social hour for seniors
The Community Resource Center, located 410 City Road, will be hosting a social hour for seniors on Tuesday, August 22 from 2 to 3pm. The theme will be life stories. Everyone will be encouraged to share something from their past present or future. Treats will be served. The social hour will be facilitated by Kathy […]
Former State Representative Driskell announces bid for US Congressional seat
Manchester’s former State Representative, Gretchen Driskell has announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, seeking to again represent Manchester, this time nationally. Currently, the 7th District which includes all of Monroe, Lenawee, Hillsdale, Branch, Jackson and Eaton Counties, as well as western Washtenaw County, is represented by Republican Tim […]
2017 Manchester Community Fair livestock auction results
submitted by Jean Robert
Kids Biz at the Farmers Market this week
This week at the Farmers Market from 3:30-7 pm on Thursday August 17th, there will be more than a dozen special new vendors, Manchester kids! Participating in a program called Kids Biz, supported by the Manchester Wellness Coalition to help kids decrease screen time this summer, these kids will be selling fruit, veggies, and flowers they […]
