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The Mirror is the weekly non-profit and free newspaper covering the southwest corner of Washtenaw County, Michigan. We cover Freedom Township, Sharon Township, Bridgewater Township, Manchester Township, and the City of Manchester.

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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…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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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 Christ…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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.  T…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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 techno…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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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…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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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 I…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Families enjoy Annual PTO Movie Night
submitted by Melissa Yekulis On the night of December 12, the PTO sponsored their annual free Movie Night at Luther C. Klager Elementary School.  More than fifty people were in attendance as they c…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Free Christmas meal at Chelsea Hospital
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Christmas? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is hosting a free meal for those in the community, including residents …
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December 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Local health professionals invited to participate in the Manchester Community Health Fair
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Calling all health-related businesses and organizations! With the new year come New Year’s resolutions; and top of that list is HEALTH. Th…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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WCRC millage to fund two 2026 road-resurfacing projects in the Manchester area
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is committed to investing almost $8.2 million solely dedicated to the enhancement and improvement of roughl…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Last 4-Corners Protectors gathering of the year planned for this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer  This Friday, December 19, is our last 4-Corners Protecters gathering of 2025. Join us from 4pm to 5pm for a peaceful message of good will to all peo…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Grace Helmke garners 2025 Fall Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference Honor
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke, Manchester JR/SR High School graduate is one of 97 Baldwin Wallace University fall sports student-athletes to earn 2025 Academic All-Ohio Athle…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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2025 Manchester-area Christmas church services
by Sara Swanson This year’s local church services include: Bethel UCC, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 5pm and 7:30pm on Chri…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Photo: Men’s Club Ice Rink under construction …
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December 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Obituary: Vicki Rae White
Vicki Rae White, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1952, in Moulton, Ala., to the late Lilbern “Barna” and Sarah (Ellenburg) Owen. Along…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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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 Mir…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Manchester District Library holiday hours
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will be closed for the Christmas holiday Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25. Regula…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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CRC holiday closure information
from Manchester Community Resource Center The Manchester Community Resource Center will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, January 2, so our staff and volunteers can spend time …
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December 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 23 Ordinance No. 25-20 Notice of Adoption Please take notice that on December 9, 2025, the Township Board of Manchester Tow…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 4-Dec-25 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:02 p.m. Fi…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Michigan to use $38M in opioid funds to expand housing for people in recovery
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December 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Worries over Michigan’s dams resurface as repair funds run dry, reforms lag
by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan  Four years ago, in the wake of the infamous Midland dam failures, Michigan lawmakers appropriated more than $50 million to address other problem dams whose owners c…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Michigan House cancels $645M in state spending without Senate OK
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December 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Michigan’s water infrastructure sees improvements, work still needs to be done
by CLARA LINCOLNHOL, Capital News Service LANSING —The United States would need to invest nearly $3.4 trillion over the next 20 years to sufficiently fix and update its drinking water, wastewater a…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Michigan’s new pot tax still a go after judge denies injunction to block it
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December 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM