The Mirror celebrates five-year anniversary!
Back in October 1867, two young men of Manchester–George Spafford and Mat Blosser (the latter all of 21 years old at the time)–got the idea of establishing a newspaper for the newly formed village of Manchester and its surrounding area. The two had worked together at the Tecumseh Herald throughout their teens, and had learned […]
Caramel apples on Halloween night – Thank you!
The organizers who worked so diligently to make sure kids in Manchester get their coveted caramel apples–a tradition started 30+ years ago by the Okey family–would like to thank the many participants and helpers who made it all possible. The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual event, along with huge cooperation from the Village […]
Correction from the Art Kettle – the use of the word “coddled”
submitted by Laura Earle, Art Kettle director The Art Kettle and the artists of Dear Womanhouse have been heartened by the response to our exhibit by some of the participants in the original 1972 Womanhouse. While filled with much encouragement and congratulations, some of the original artists took issue with the characterization of the 1972 […]
Letter to the Editor: What kind of America do we want?
October 26, 2018 To the Editor: As I write this, 12 apparent bombs have been sent to Americans. None of us know yet how dangerous these were. We don’t know how many lives could have been impacted. But we do know who the targets were. We do know that this appears to have been done […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – November 2018
The November 2018 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: November 2018 Trumpeter
Letter to the Editor: Proposal 2 worth a second look
October 17, 2018 Dear Editor, In the newspapers and my canvassing I have read and talked with people about Proposal 2. The newspapers print what someone writes in the editorial section. This could be an opinion and very misleading. The people I have talked with have heard various ways people will form the commission. Here […]
Letter to the Editor: Voice of rural communities and farmers important to Michigan’s future
October 9, 2018 I’ve been part of farming and agriculture all my life and choose to live in Washtenaw County because of the rural values and morals found here. Voting is important to me and I’m not one to have someone tell me how to exercise this responsibility. I listen to others to form my […]
Letter to the Editor: A Letter Concerning Debbie Stabenow
September 24, 2018 I have serious concerns that a senator with 17 years in office has produced so little for the state of Michigan. Stabenow voted with the Democratic Party 97.5 percent of the time. In 2009 Stabenow voted for President Obama’s $787 Billion Dollar Stimulus plan. In 2008 she voted against the bailout proposed […]
