Obituary: Margaret A. Nicholson Johnson Horning
Margaret A. Nicholson Johnson Horning passed peacefully on March 31, 2016, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Margaret was born at home on July 7, 1929, in Inkster, Michigan to Archie D. and Margaret (Squire) Nicholson. She married E. Thomas Johnson in Wayne, Michigan on June 6, 1953 and he preceded her in death […]
Free Movie – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
If you are sticking around Manchester this spring break and you are looking for something fun and free to do Friday afternoon, the Manchester District Library has you covered! On Friday, April 8th at 4 pm, the library will be showing the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the Village Room on the lower level […]
The Manchester Mirror in print!
Since November 2013, The Manchester Mirror has been only available online. While the Mirror has a large online following, in order to reach local residents without reliable internet access, the staff has decided to move into print as well. We will continue to publish our new editions online on Monday mornings, but now will also distribute a […]
Vintage dress available to borrow for prom
The Manchester Ladies holds a free prom dress boutique every year, providing Manchester girls an opportunity to “shop” for free for a prom dress right here in town. In addition to the 100+ current dresses available, the Ladies Society has possession of a very special vintage prom dress. Donated at the Library’s front desk last year […]
Inspired by Near-Tragedy, Manchester Youth Spearheads Project to Save Lives
Last June 23, Manchester awoke to the news that an EF-1 tornado had touched down in Freedom Township, severely damaging several homes. While no one was injured, those who lived through it are still dealing with the emotional trauma of the event. For one eleven-year old, Abby Diuble, coming to terms with the terror of […]
Klager Opens Up to Community Representatives on Leadership Day
Klager Elementary held its first Leadership Day last Wednesday morning, opening its doors to representatives of community organizations and governmental bodies. All of the students and staff of the school gathered in the gym while each class presented what they had learned about leadership over the course of the year through the Leader-in-Me program. Classes […]
Manchester Residents Holding Meeting to Discuss Rover Pipeline
Area residents concerned about Rover Pipeline will be meeting this Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 5 pm at a private residence at 642 Waldstrasse. Everyone who has concerns or questions is invited to attend. A group from Manchester Township, members of C.R.O.W. from Freedom Township and a group from Pinckney are expected to attend as […]
Michigan Works! Comes to Community Resource Center to Provide Support to Manchester Job Seekers
Are you looking for a job? Job seekers with any level of experience can find help from a Michigan Works! counselor at the Manchester Community Resource Center located in the Ackerson Building at 410 City Rd in Manchester on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9 am to 11 am. Job seekers should contact the Community Resource Center at […]
Manchester Area Applicants Sought for Healthcare Education Scholarships
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is again providing scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career in health care. In 2016, the hospital will award five merit-based scholarships to local students in the amount of $1,000 each. To qualify, this year’s applicants must be enrolled full-time in a health care program for which certification is given […]
