Holiday sales could set records. Michigan’s ‘makers’ want a piece of it.
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) After twisting a piece of metal in the heat of a blue flame, James Race grabs a hammer and shapes it into what he fully believes will represent his future. Holiday sales of his custom ironworks will tell him if he’s right. Race, a self-taught blacksmith, learned his craft over […]
Big-spending Rinke joins 11 other Republicans in bid for Michigan governor
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Bloomfield Hills businessman Kevin Rinke is running for governor, he confirmed November 22, joining a crowded field of Republicans seeking to challenge Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022. Rinke is the 12th candidate to declare ahead of next year’s August primary, and while he is not the most […]
Men’s Club to begin Christmas Tree sale on Black Friday
Are you ready to do your Christmas Tree shopping right here in Manchester? Once again this year, the Manchester Men’s Club has you covered. But there are plenty of new changes that will make your season even more merry. Traditionally, the club has set up on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, but you’ll be able to […]
New voting rules mean polls may not always be in the same location
Shortly after the recent November 2 election, The Manchester Mirror received a message from a southwest Manchester Township resident who lives within the Columbia School District. Dennis Kwapis was concerned he had not received proper notification of change in voting location prior to the election, and asked the Mirror to look into the situation. Each of the […]
Village Manager sets retirement date
Village Manager Jeff Wallace submitted a letter announcing his pending retirement on April 8, 2022, to Village Council at its November 15 meeting. A lifelong resident of Manchester, Wallace was elected to Village Council as a Trustee in 1989, and was named Village Manager just three years later, making a total of 30 years serving […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café will stay open all year
Submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Most of the local farmers markets have closed down by now or will by the end of November. Manchester is very fortunate to have invested in a non-profit farmers market that is indoors, allowing the market to stay open all year around. In fact, Acorn will […]
Activities for all ages at Manchester District Library
Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during December. Story Vision: Creative Writing for Any Medium Wednesday, December 1 | 6:30 pm | Village Room Start by talking about our favorite stories, and why we even want to write in the first place. Learn an easy way […]
Manchester Township board discusses trails, newsletter, and surveys
Submitted by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps All board members were present at the November 9 township board meeting except Krista Jarvis. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and two other members of the public. Scully provided the fire department’s monthly report for October. There were 44 calls for service, including three fires […]
Free stewardship presentation offered by Washtenaw Conservation District
submitted by Pam Labadie, Huron River Watershed Council A free “farm talk” presentation, “Improving Profitability Through Land Stewardship: Lessons from Washtenaw County,” is being sponsored by the Washtenaw Conservation District, the Huron River Watershed Council, and the River Raisin Watershed Council from 10-11:30 am on Saturday, December 11 at the Saline Township Hall, located at […]
WCSO: October 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of October 2021, there were 152 calls for service, with 60 traffic stops made resulting in 16 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village last month include: On October 13, a Collaboration deputy responded to the 300 block of Wildwood Drive for a report of a suspicious person that had possibly tried to […]
