Pleasant Lake Rd closing for 1 day, Sharon Valley Rd closure extended
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Pleasant Lake Rd between Smythe Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather […]
Preserving rural character in the Manchester area: a forum for local officials and residents
by Sybil Kolon This forum is open to anyone who wants to share their thoughts about the topics of land preservation and rural character in the Manchester area. Please contact me at sybil.kolon@gmail.com or reach out to the Mirror to submit your thoughts. If you are on Facebook or other social media sites, and even […]
Mario Mondays are back at the Library in new location!
by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library After an unanticipated hiatus during the early part of February, Mario Monday is back and better than ever at Manchester District Library. Players meet at 5pm each week in a new location — the Council Chamber on the lower level of City Hall at 912 City Rd. Drop in […]
Canasta and bingo at the Library on March 7
by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) for some all-ages table games in the mezzanine on Thursday, March 7. Open to both experienced players and folks looking to learn, start out with a fun and friendly card game called canasta at 4pm in the upstairs lounge. Then move […]
Obituary: Megana Denise Koch
Megana Denise Koch, 76, of Manchester passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Megana’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 10am – 11am at Victory Baptist Church, 419 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, with her funeral service to follow at 11am. Pastor Gary Paige […]
Family Story Time & Maker Night this month at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Family Story Time continues with special guest readers presenting stories, music, and hands-on activities. Manchester District Library (MDL) hosts this weekly event for the littlest readers on Tuesdays at 11am in the youth area on the main floor. Recommended for preschool age children with an adult. Makers in all […]
MHS announces top 10 graduating seniors
from Manchester Jr/Sr High School Last week Wendy Bridges, principal of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, announced the top 10 graduating seniors. They are: Carson Horky (Valedictorian), Meghan Somerville (Salutatorian), Miranda Austin, Bodi Foulke, Mason Meyer, Luke Blumenauer, Emma Woods, Kannon Duffing, Hunter Anderson, and Peyton Klein. She stated, “Congratulations to the top 10 academic high school seniors […]
Tackett named to President’s List at SVSU
from Saginaw Valley State University Elise Tackett of Manchester is one of only 650 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the fall 2023 semester President’s List. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, on March 14, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a […]
Three local students named to SVSU Dean’s List
from Saginaw Valley State University Over 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2023 semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better. Among those recognized for academic excellence were: […]
