Merry Christmas and thank you from ‘the Mirror‘ — looking ahead
by Sara Swanson, Fritz Swanson, and Marsha Chartrand When we made the decision in 2022 to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it was with an eye toward the future and sustainability of the Manchester Mirror. We recognize that the Mirror needs to have a structure outside of just us if it is going to continue past […]
Obituary: Ruth Marie (Beuerle) Adams
Ruth Marie (Beuerle) Adams, age 92, of Manchester, Mich., passed away peacefully at Kresge Rehabilitation Center in Chelsea, Mich., on December 23, 2025. She was born October 29, 1933, in Chelsea, Mich., to Walter and Clara Beuerle. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Adams, sister, Marilyn Niehaus, brother, […]
Obituary: Betty Louise Curley
Betty Louise Curley passed away on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 31, 1939, in Manchester, Mich., to Juanita (Lamb) and Richard Fink. Betty graduated from Manchester High School in 1957 and shortly thereafter married the love of her life, the late Edward “Ted” Curley. Together, they shared […]
Wise & Well: Mother daughter duo bring social-emotional support for children and families to Manchester
by Sara Swanson Manchester has a new option for social-emotional help for children, teens, and families right here in downtown Manchester, and it’s being provided by faces you may recognize. Mother-daughter duo and Manchester residents Katie and Pamela McClure have opened Wise & Well on Main Street. Katie is a Licensed Master of Social Work […]
Annual luminaria celebration on track for Christmas Eve
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club Each year since the 1960s, the community has turned into a village of lights as the residents of Manchester light their luminaria at sunset on Christmas Eve. The annual luminaria celebration will return this year with the Manchester Lions Club organizing the holiday tradition since taking over the […]
Luther C. Klager completes Annual Cereal Drive
submitted by Melissa Yekulis For two weeks the families and children at Luther C. Klager Elementary School participated in their annual Cereal Drive for the Manchester Community Resource Center. This year’s cereal drive was sponsored by Mr. Peterson and Mrs. Villarreal’s second grade classes. The children made flyers and commercial videos to encourage their peers […]
MHS students present at Student Technology Showcase at state capitol
submitted by Laura Biehl, AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase Students from Manchester Jr/Sr High School were among the student teams selected to showcase cutting-edge and innovative technology demonstrations from their classroom at the state capitol. The 24th annual AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase took place Tuesday, December 2, in the capitol’s Heritage Hall visitor center. Presented by […]
Gravel mine bordering Watkins Lake State Park proposed in Norvell Township
by Sara Swanson Local environmental organizations are raising the alarm after Norvell Township Board announced late last month that they’ve received an application for a proposed 900-acre aggregate mining operation from American Aggregates of Michigan, Inc. out of Dearborn. Of particular note is that the operation would border Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, […]
Manchester Township Board meeting: update on Watkins Lake Trail, PC Daubner stepping down after 23 years of service, and more
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the December 9 board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioners Jim Carpenter and Carl Werner, and a few members of the public. There were public comments about the ongoing blight on Lakeview Drive and a proposed sand-and-gravel mining operation […]
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau donates $3,000 to Community Resource Center
submitted by Persis Sopariwala, Agent Charitable Fund Manager Manchester Community Resource Center was recently awarded a $3,000 grant to fight food insecurity in the community by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will be used to purchase kid-friendly and nutritious food for the center’s Weekend Kids’ Meal program. Manchester Community […]
