Marsha Chartrand

Meet the MDL board: Alex McKay, Freedom Township

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]

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Volunteer spotlight — Food fare at the fair

Community Resource Center board member Anita Herman will be highlighting different Manchester nonprofits for the Mirror. This article is highlighting the snack shack and its need for volunteers!  by Anita Herman  Every summer, local residents look forward to the Manchester Community Fair and all of the fun things it has to offer. Folks come from […]

 Marsha Chartrand

WCSO June 2022 report of police services in the village

During the month of June there were 170 calls for service. During this time 92 traffic stops were made, resulting in 14 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On June 18, a collaboration deputy was dispatched to the 400 block of Adrian Street for a report of a larceny from building. […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Genevieve Lemon

On November 23, 2021, in Buckland, Massachusetts, Genevieve House Lemon, life-long follower of Jesus, slipped this Earthly realm into the full glory and loving arms of the Lord. Her last days were filled with continuous expressions of love, Bible readings, tender touches, music made, and hymns sung by her family. On August 2nd, 1924, Genevieve […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Yvonne M. Kilpatrick

Yvonne Marie Kilpatrick, 66, of Manchester, formerly of Saline, passed away July 20, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1955, in Ann Arbor, to Clarence and Irene (Payeur) Swanson. Yvonne married the late Richard Kilpatrick in Toledo, Ohio in 1985. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. Yvonne was […]

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Michigan seeks to delay minimum wage, paid leave hike amid court appeal

by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) State attorneys are appealing a ruling that struck down 2018 GOP amendments to paid sick leave and minimum wage initiatives The state wants to delay enforcement of the original initiative language until the appeal is resolved Business groups argue rules could slow COVID recovery LANSING – Attorneys for the state […]

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Michigan GOP legislative races test incumbents, and Trump’s influence

by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) 32 of 44 legislative Republican incumbents seeking reelection face primary challenges Experts say Trump endorsement is big factor in down-ballot races, but not only factor Many of the most competitive primaries are in safe Republican districts Republican voters in a slew of Michigan legislative districts will be seeing more names […]

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Mental health hotline 988 is now live in Michigan. What to know.

by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) By calling or texting 988, Michiganders in mental health crisis can quickly access a trained counselor Calls are routed to crisis centers by the caller’s area code  Experts say it provides an effective alternative to 911, which often gets police involved Michiganders in mental health crisis now have a short-cut […]

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EBT cards a complex issue for the Manchester Market — but they’re working on it

by Marsha Chartrand Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participant to pay for food using SNAP benefits. When a participant shops at a SNAP authorized retail store, their SNAP EBT account is debited to reimburse the store for food that was purchased. Currently, Manchester has […]

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At the Gazebo in July (photos)