Final call for 21–24-year-old Manchester residents to earn a tuition-free degree from WCC through Michigan Reconnect
by Sara Swanson Ahead of the December 31 deadline, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is issuing a final call for Michiganders ages 21 to 24 to apply for Michigan Reconnect, the largest effort in state history designed to help adult learners without a college degree earn a tuition-free degree or skills […]
New mountain bike trails complete!
by Sara Swanson Christian Burrell, coach of the Manchester Jr/Sr High School’s mountain bike team and architect of the new mountain bike trails in the city, announced last week that most of the new trails, proposed and begun in April, are complete. He added the caveat that some re-routing and reinforcement of side hills are […]
MCS receives grant to incorporate more locally sourced food into school lunches
submitted by Melanie Tran, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities Manchester Community Schools is one of 251 grantees that have been awarded 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms funding for the 2024–2025 program year. They were awarded $2,813. The state-funded program provides schools (and other organizations participating in USDA Child Nutrition programs) with […]
Fire Department collecting Toys for Tots
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Township Fire Department The fire department is starting its 21st year collecting toys in Manchester. In the past 20 years we have collected just over 7,000 items that have been distributed to area children. Many of the items will be used for the Kid’s Christmas, which is coordinated by the […]
Christmas in the Village House Decorating Contest winners announced
by Sara Swanson Christmas in the Village organizers announced the winners of the 2024 Christmas in the Village House decorating contest Monday morning. The first place winners who will receive $100 are the residents of 207 Clinton St. Second place, which comes with an award of $50 went to 421 Riverside. Congratulations to both!
Luther C. Klager Elementary School celebrated Grandparents’ Day
submitted by Melissa Yekulis On Tuesday, November 26, Luther C. Klager Elementary School was surrounded by the love of grandparents on Grandparents’ Day. Children in all grade levels had the opportunity to invite their grandparents or other special adults to come and spend time together in the school. They started with family photos in the gym, then […]
Plans underway for Kids’ Christmas event; volunteers needed
submitted by Barry Allen, Lions Club Kids’ Christmas has been a Manchester tradition for many years. Starting back with the Civic Club, then to the Kiwanis along with the Lions, it is now coordinated solely by the Manchester Lions Club in conjunction with Manchester Family Services. But the Lions Club needs volunteers from the community […]
‘King Lear’ at the Shakespeare Club
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Due to the author’s lapse, there were three mistakes in the November 4 issue of the Mirror’s account of the Club’s activities. In Linda Breight’s presentation on New Zealand, although Australians no doubt love the little twerp, too, the kiwi was identified as Australia’s beloved bird, rather than New […]
MCS teachers seek community support in stalled contract talks
by Sara Swanson On Monday, November 18, Manchester High School teacher Devin Girbach, who also serves as the President of the Manchester Education Association, addressed the Board of Education. Although some in the community were aware of the on-going teacher contract negotiations, many more became aware after his statement was shared on social media. Girbach […]
