Michigan Senate passes training bill aimed at reducing police brutality
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) The Michigan Senate unanimously passed legislation that would mandate anti-bias training, de-escalation training and ongoing mental health services for police officers Thursday, as nationwide protests against police brutality continue nationwide. “This is only one step towards the greater justice and freedom that our residents are calling for,” said bill sponsor Sen. Jeff Irwin, […]
Michigan freezes 340k unemployment accounts amid fraud probe and pandemic
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — The state of Michigan has frozen 340,000 unemployment accounts, blocking cash assistance for jobless residents while it investigates suspected fraud by imposters seeking to take advantage of enhanced benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said Friday. The state has already identified a “significant amount of fraud” in new applications, […]
Community "sends off" seniors with a car parade
On Sunday afternoon, community members lined Main Street and waved, clapped, shouted congratulations to, and even confetti-ed Manchester High School seniors who rode in decorated cars and trucks through the Village. Some seniors wore their caps and gowns, while others just enjoyed the ride. The event was organized by parents and not an official school […]
Ice cream cones and cool summer treats!
DD (formerly Manchester’s Dairy Queen) posted on May 4th on social media that they would not be opening this season, citing as reasons both lacking an occupancy permit and the increased expenses that would be involved with operating during a pandemic. Residents looking at spending a whole summer with no local ice cream options began […]
Class of 2020 announces honor graduates
Manchester High School has announced its honored graduates for the Class of 2020. Graduating Cum Laude (with Honor), include Payton Alexa, Hayley Blumenauer, Kathryn Bonner, Kayla Engel, Drew Gebhardt, Cameron Hayslip, Liam Hiller, Tyler Horky, Jacob Kurgin, Collin McCaffrey, Jensen Reames, Megan Reppert, Jordan Riske, Joseph Rogowski, Bernice Tracy, and Caitlin Vlcek. Graduating […]
An eventful month for Paul Whelan, imprisoned in Russia
It has been a little over a year since the Mirror last covered the progress being made in Paul Whelan's case, and the world events that have happened within that time have made the family's wait for his return home even more stressful. Having reached a dubious milestone of spending 500 days in Lefortovo, a […]
Manchester residents protest racism
Manchester residents joined protesters across the country Saturday afternoon protesting on Main Street and Ann Arbor Hill (M-52), the murder of George Floyd, police brutality and systemic racism. The organizer, a local mother, did not want to go on record except to say that those protesting are people who believe racism is wrong, and that […]
"Live From Riverfolk" concerts continue each Thursday
The popular "Live from Riverfolk" online series of concerts that has replaced the Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization's in-person concerts this spring, will continue through the summer months. "The series had such a great response, Riverfolk has engaged additional musicians to continue the series through August 20," said Aileen Rohwer, Riverfolk Board member. "Brad Phillips […]
Stories of Wil: An All-Star Team
Submitted by Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with […]
Frank's Place featured in statewide trade magazine
Manchester's own Frank's Place was featured in a recent issue of the MRLA Magazine, a trade magazine published by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, and distributed in print and electronically to members, legislators, educators, and key contacts in the hospitality industry. In its "We are the MRLA Feature," the Collins family--Jim, Denise and Jimi--and […]
