Sara Swanson

MSU BioAg Resource & Extension Looking for Your Input

Michigan State University (MSU) needs our help in identifying important issues and opportunities within Manchester. Information they collect with this survey will be used to help guide and shape the research and educational programs of MSU AgBioResearch (formerly the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station) and MSU Extension over the next five years. These organizations provide various opportunities for residents, […]

 Sara Swanson

Check Out the Community Calendar

In an attempt to provide Manchester with a cohesive, comprehensive community calendar, The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites. It is updated throughout the week and can be viewed anytime by clicking on “calendar” next to “classifieds” in the bar at the top of the page. You can view it directly HERE. If you have […]

 Sara Swanson

Sheriff’s Office Summary for October 23rd – 29th, 2015

Deputies responded to 34 Calls for Service in Manchester Village: Deputies responded to an alarm in the 800blk of E. Duncan. No vehicle crashes occurred. Deputies responded to 5 requests for Medical Assistance in the Village. Deputies sought NO ordinance compliance from Village residents/property owners. A Suspicious Situation was reported in the 20000Blk of Dutch drive. […]

 Sara Swanson

Boy Scouts Build Community Garden Shed in 6 Hours

Since the beginning of the Community Garden located on the bus access road that runs behind Klager Elementary School, organizers have struggled with the damage weather causes to tools and the lawnmower that sit outside all summer long in all sorts of weather. While there was money available to build a shed, the labor involved […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Township’s Grant Reiff Elected to Washtenaw County Farm Bureau

by Christina Lirones, Board member of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Grant Reiff and his wife Lisa and six month old son Garrison recently put down roots in Manchester Township, on a 10 acre homestead where they plan to raise some sheep, with a pig and cow for freezer meat, and grow field crops. Grant is currently District […]

 Sara Swanson

Sauerkraut Supper at Zion Lutheran on Nov. 7

Zion Lutheran Church located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd (at Waters Rd) will be holding a sauerkraut supper on November 7, 2015 from 5 to 8pm. The menu includes roasted pork, sausage, sauerkraut, kniffles, green beans, rolls, homemade applesauce, pies, and beverages. Tickets: Adult tickets cost $10, tickets for children ages 3 to 10 cost $7.00 Children […]

 Sara Swanson

Spooky Story Spectacular After Trick-or-Treating

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – November 2015

The November 2015 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download here: NOVEMBER TRUMPETER NEWSLETTER 2015

 Sara Swanson

Jewelry Sale at Emanuel Church October 24th, 2015

 Sara Swanson

Parade Canceled, but Christmas In The Village is Still Set for Dec. 5th

A representative of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Denise Collins, announced last week that the Christmas in the Village lighted Friday night parade planned for Friday, December the 4th has been canceled. Collins stated that the parade was canceled in part due to safety concerns with the bridge construction and resulting detour, but that they […]