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Updates from the staff of the Mirror

 Fritz Swanson

Calendar for August 18th – 24th, 2014

The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. Sports schedules can be found here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Each Monday we will highlight activities that are […]

 Fritz Swanson

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SUMMARY FOR: August 1st-August 7th, 2014

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SUMMARY MANCHESTER VILLAGE  FOR: August 1st-August 7th, 2014   MANCHESTER VILLAGE There were 35 Calls for Service in Manchester Village Deputies were alerted to a camera that had been left on a picnic table outside the Village offices.  The images on the camera were utilized to identify the owner and the camera was […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: In Condemnation of Gill-Over-the-Ground

In response to Foraging Manchester: Gill-Over-The-Ground published July 21, 2014. July 22, 2014 I almost fell out of my chair reading Sara Swanson’s article praising the benefits of gill-on-the-ground. Then I decided that if I didn’t laugh about it, I’d still be crying. This tragically invasive weed is also commonly known as creeping Charlie. Google it […]

 Sara Swanson

Calendar for August 11th - 17th, 2014

The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. Sports schedules can be found here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Each Monday we will highlight activities […]

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Opinion: Freedom Township Supports The Library!

On the August 5th ballot, Freedom voters addressed a ballot measure that asked whether Freedom Township should withdraw from the library district and stop supporting it with its property taxes.  That measure failed. Speaking as the director of the Manchester District Library: Thank you for supporting the library, Freedom voters! There were 172 votes in favor of withdrawing from the […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Rebekkah Pratt Responds to Township Treasurer Race Letter

In response to Sybil Kolon's Letter to the Editor published on July 28, 2014. 7/31/2014 To my fellow residents of Manchester Township, Thank you for being involved with your local political system. I am pleased to see many taking time to be informed voters. Manchester is an absolutely wonderful community! It is full of bright […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Laurie Carey Responds to Township Treasurer Race Letter

In response to Sybil Kolon's Letter to the Editor published on July 28, 2014. 8/1/2014 Last Week the Manchester Mirror received and posted their first ‘Letter to the Editor’. I am impressed with The Mirror’s forward thinking by creating a policy for future Letters, and providing a new forum for the community to respond to, […]

 Fritz Swanson

Calendar for August 4th-10th

The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. Sports schedules can be found here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Each Monday we will highlight activities that are […]

 Sara Swanson

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SUMMARY FOR: July 25th-July 31st, 2014

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SUMMARY MANCHESTER VILLAGE FOR: July 25th-July 31st, 2014 MANCHESTER VILLAGE There were 37 Calls for Service in Manchester Village A Deputy contacted a resident in the 500blk of E. Duncan St. on behalf of Saline Police Department.  The Deputy was there to advise the resident that personal property had been located in the […]

 Fritz Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Treasurers' Race Raises Questions

7/20/2014 Letter to the Editor Township government serves several important functions, and the primary on August 5 could be a major turning point, when Manchester Township and Village residents will be asked to choose between two candidates for Township Treasurer. I support Laurie Carey, who was appointed to be Treasurer after the former Treasurer resigned […]