County re-draws commissioner districts
On Nov. 8, the Washtenaw County Apportionment Commission adopted a new electoral map for board of commissioners’ districts, completing a process that began last summer. An apportionment committee, which included Washtenaw County Clerk and Register of Deeds Lawrence Kestenbaum, Treasurer Catherine McClary, Prosecutor Eli Savit, Chair of the Washtenaw County Republican Party David Frey, and […]
Photos: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”
There is definitely a holiday atmosphere in Manchester this week. As the business community and residents alike look forward to Christmas in the Village this coming weekend, the Mirror captured just a few of the faces and features that keep our community vital throughout the holiday season, and all year long.
Senior Citizens’ luncheon is back!
Riverside Intermediate School would like to extend an invitation to all Senior Citizens in the Manchester community to have lunch with the third and fourth-grade students on Wednesday, December 8, beginning at 11 am. The students promise an entertaining musical performance by the children, followed by a “yummy” turkey dinner, and pie. Lunch will be […]
Seventh and eighth-grade basketball season looks bright
As the boys’ varsity and JV basketball seasons get set to begin, the seventh and eighth-grade teams are doing a great job of keeping the winning Dutch tradition going strong. The Dutch hosted East Jackson Monday in games that were rescheduled from early November. The seventh-grade team posted a 33-12 win over the Jayhawks, led […]
“Christmas at Happy Hearts”
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Are you in the market for some fun, practical, and useful holiday gifts that will suit just about everyone on your list? How about trying some tasty treats or shopping for special Christmas decorations? All of these and more will be found at the Holiday Bazaar at Happy […]
Chamber Spotlight: Kids’ Christmas needs volunteer help!
You may never have heard about the Kids’ Christmas project, but it’s been a Manchester tradition for many years — harking back to the Optimist (subsequently Civic) Club, then to the Kiwanis assisted by the Lions, and now solely directed by the Manchester Lions Club in conjunction with Manchester Family Service. “We’ve kept it quiet […]
Clinton Library paleontology event a success; more events coming up!
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
Holiday scams abound at this time of year
From the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO): The WCSO reminds residents that our office will never contact you demanding payment for missed jury duty or an outstanding warrant. If you receive one of these calls, it is a scam, and you should hang up immediately. Over the last several months the WCSO has received numerous […]
U.S. military medical teams to aid Michigan as COVID swamps hospitals
By Robin Erb, Jonathan Oosting, and Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) The Biden administration will send military help to two Michigan hospital systems, after the state asked for assistance amid surging COVID cases, overwhelmed emergency rooms and chronic staff shortages. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration said Wednesday the U.S. Department of Defense will deploy two medical teams […]
