2016 Street Festival (photos)
The 3rd Annual Run Manchester Street Festival enjoyed beautiful sunny, hot (but not too hot) weather on Saturday. Starting with the 5K/10K race the event also provided shopping, food, live music, activities for kids, a classic car show, raffles, demos, a kid’s bike race, bed races, and a rubber duck race. Organizers ask that if […]
Multiple road closures and resurfacing may hamper commutes
Depending on your route, you may need to give yourself a few extra minutes when leaving Manchester this week. Last Thursday, many drivers were caught off guard when the Washtenaw County Road Commission closed Austin Road between Schneider Road and Ernst Road with a one-day notice. The stretch of road had been down to one lane with […]
Kiwanis honors Fire fighter of the Year and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
For the 12th year, Manchester Kiwanis has recognized a Fire fighter of the Year and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The honorees each received an award presented at a dinner meeting, at which the officers and their families were guests. A traveling plaque stays in the office with the names of past and current recipients. Kiwanis […]
Downtown businesses prepare for Street Festival crowd
Kellie’s and Stockwell’s Catering, like many other Manchester establishments, are preparing for this weekend’s Run Manchester and Street Festival. They are looking forward to the opportunity to have grilling in front of the store and will be selling Kielbasa, hot dogs and more. Inside, they are making specials for the Street Festival like Kellie’s famous quiche […]
Pistol Prodigies compete in Nationals
Manchester’s own Pistol Prodigies Youth Shooting Team, competed in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships on July 15th. The Prodigies have 17 members, but were represented by six shooters at Nationals: Hannah Foltz, Eli Lobbestael, Andrew Hartley, Nathan Huddleston, Phoebe Huddleston, and Braden Osborne. Hannah, Eli, Andrew, Nathan all competed in both pistol […]
Borek- Jennings forming weekly grief support group
Borek Jennings, Manchester’s funeral home, is working with the Brooklyn Living Center to host an eight-week grief education and support group on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8 pm beginning August 30 and continuing to October 18, 2016. This support group is free and open to adults dealing with grief due to the death of a loved one. Participants […]
Remember to VOTE on Tuesday
Take time on Tuesday to vote in Michigan’s state primary election. Your polling place will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. In addition to determining which Republicans and Democrats will be on the ballot in November, Washtenaw Community College has a millage renewal and restoration proposal on the ballot. Click here to read about […]
Friends of the Library need book donations & volunteers
The Friends of the Manchester District Library will be holding its monthly book donation day this Saturday, August 6th in the Village Room (lower level of the library) from 10 am to noon. They are asking for donations of non-damaged books you would like to get rid of. They can’t accept magazines, text books, encyclopedias or books […]
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 […]
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.
