Sara Swanson

Grand Valley University Dean's List and graduates

Roslyn E. Vashon of Manchester Michigan graduated from Grand Valley University in April with a Bachelors of Science Degree. Additionally, ten students from Manchester made the dean's list for the Winter 2016 semester concluding in April. This means they maintained a 3.5 grade point average and have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. The […]

 Sara Swanson

Announcements: Rebecca Long-Ross & Nicholas Ross 1 year wedding anniversary

Jayne and Chris Long of Manchester would like to congratulate their daughter Rebecca Long-Ross and her husband Nicholas Ross on their one-year wedding anniversary. The two graduates of Manchester High School were married July 31, 2015. The Manchester Mirror publishes birth, engagement, marriage & anniversary announcements. Click here for more information and pricing.

 Sara Swanson

3rd Annual Manchester Street Festival

The Manchester Street Festival, which is in its third year, will be held Saturday, August 6th from 10 am to 6 pm. The 8th Annual Run Manchester Race will kick off the Street Festival at 10 am, with awards presented at 11:30am. Run Manchester features a 1 mile fun run that is FREE and open to […]

 Sara Swanson

2016 Guide to the State Primary Election for the Manchester area

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Michigan will will hold its State Primary Election. In addition to a Washtenaw County Community College Proposal, which will be on all four townships' ballots, there are contested elections to vote in depending in whether you choose a Republican or Democratic Party ballot. We've reached out to all of the candidates […]

 Sara Swanson

Victory Baptist Church events: Vacation Bible School & gospel concert

Victory Baptist Church, located at 419 S. Macomb St. will be holding its Vacation Bible School on August 1st through 5th from 9 am to noon. This year's theme is Answers in Genesis' "Ocean Commotion." The Forester Brothers Family will once again be joining Vacation Bible School on Friday, Aug. 5 for some music, fun, pizza and […]

 Sara Swanson

Austin Rd to close for new culvert THURSDAY, July 28

The Washtenaw County Road Commission announced today that on Thursday, July 28, 2016, Fonson Company, Inc. will CLOSE Austin Road between Schneider Road and Ernst Road in Bridgewater Township to all traffic, to replace the concrete span bridge with a new concrete box culvert. This road closure will remain in effect from July 28, 2016, […]

 Sara Swanson

Leslie Science & Nature Center coming to the library & end of Summer Reading Program celebration

The Manchester District Library is having a Summer Reading Finale party to congratulate and celebrate the success of all the intrepid participants who finished the program. The party will take place at the library on Friday, July 29, from 5-6 pm. You must have completed the entire program and received your “Certificate of Completion” to attend. […]

 Sara Swanson

FREE family movies in August

In August, Sharon United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Pleasant Lake Rd. & M-52, is hosting three movie nights. The family friendly movies are free and will be shown outside, under the stars behind the Fellowship Hall, starting at dusk, around 9 pm. Popcorn and beverages are available for purchase (free-will offering). Bring your own lawn […]

 Sara Swanson

Registration open for 8th Annual Run Manchester

After taking a year off, Run Manchester is back and raring to go! Join the energy and fun for the 8th Annual Run Manchester on Saturday August 6, 2016 at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to run, jog, walk, hop, or roll your way through a 1 mile fun run, 5K, or 10K course. The […]

 Sara Swanson

2016 Chicken Broil (photos)

Teresa Benedict, serving as spokesperson for the Manchester Chicken Broil reported that while the storm that broke right at the beginning of the Chicken Broil dampened take-out and the eat-in lines, the drive-through line kept going "fast and furious!" The last chickens were going on the fire just as the rain hit, and though it rained […]