Manchester Schools $12.6 Million in Debt to the School Bond Loan Fund
Manchester school district is currently in debt to the School Bond Loan fund almost 12.6 million dollars according to the state of Michigan and is now asking voters to approve a $3.6 million bond. Next week, on Tuesday the 5th of August, Manchester area voters will need to choose whether or not to support the bond. […]
Summer Reading at the Library ends with celebration
Summer Reading at the Manchester District Library ended on July 25. Children (ages 12 and under) who completed their reading goal for at least four weeks were invited to a celebration party at 5pm. The library served pizza. There were drawings for prizes including a Kindle Fire, author-signed books, passes to swim at the Comfort […]
CRC Introduces Yard Sign Fundraiser
Starting this Saturday, there will be a new way to support the Community Resource Center while showing Manchester spirit at the same time, by purchasing a new fundraiser yard sign. The signs, intended as a lawn decorations, will be 18” x 24”, full-color, 2-sided, Coroplast and come with wire stakes. They will have room in the […]
We’re Now Publishing Letters to the Editor!
In an effort to forward our quest to reflect to community of Manchester, The Mirror has decided to start publishing letters to the editor. If you are interested in having your letter published, please submit it via email to themanchestermirror@gmail.com. Please keep in mind these guidelines we’ve set: Letters to the editor should address a single idea and […]
Fair Weather Brings Best Chicken Broil in Years
For 61 years, Manchester has hosted the world at its Famous Chicken Broil. Gary Bross, Co-Chairman of this year’s broil, declared this year “one of the best yet.” Bross noted that perfect late summer weather, as well as the new and widely praised drive-thru, combined to lead the broil to essentially sell out of every […]
New iPads Replace Computers in Children’s Section of Manchester District Library
Three refurbished iPad 3s have replaced the aging desktop computers that once dominated the center of the Children’s section of the Manchester District Library. Worth Repeating generously donated $2500 to purchase the iPads, as well as robust mounting hardware to keep the machines safe from overly-curious little hands. The iPads already have a handful of […]
Street Festival Music Line-Up Annouced
What do an award winning country musician a two time Detroit blues champ and a Jazz guitarist that has toured the country all have in common? They will all be in Manchester August 2nd to perform at the Manchester Street Festival. In only its second year the Street Festival committee had nailed down some top […]
Bond Proposal Would Provide Funding for New Main Street Bridge
One of the most unique and picturesque aspects of Manchester is its beautiful setting on the River Raisin. But for the past year, the appealing river view has been marred by orange barricades and flashing lights. For more than 85 years, the Main Street bridge has been the scene of many a Memorial Day service and […]
This Year’s Chicken Broil Features New Drive Thru!
Manchester’s signature event, The Chicken Broil, is this Thursday, 7/17 at 4pm. Within four hours, 11,000 chickens will be broiled to perfection at Alumni Memorial Field. $10 dollars gets you ½ a chicken, the famous coleslaw, radishes, chips, and a drink. Soft drinks and ice cream are available for an extra charge. This year features […]
Klager Elementary School Seeks Financial Support for a New Reading Program
When students come back to Klager in the fall, they will be greeted by more than just new teachers and new classrooms, but a dynamic new reading program. Over the last few years, an alarming trend was observed with the reading scores with the young students of the district. More and more students were […]
