Lawsuit: Michigan wolf advisory group stacked with hunting advocates
By Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) A wolf advocacy group is suing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, arguing the agency is favoring hunting interests on a group tasked with helping shape Michigan wolf management strategy. The 06 Legacy, a national group based in Michigan, alleges DNR Director Daniel Eichinger broke state law by appointing hunting advocates […]
University of Michigan postpones surgical procedures because of COVID-19 surge
By Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press (for Bridge Magazine) Stories from the front Bridge Magazine, Detroit Free Press and Michigan Radio are teaming up to report on Michigan hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. We will be sharing accounts of the challenges doctors, nurses and other hospital personnel face as they work to treat patients […]
Volunteering at Acorn is rewarding, fun, and … needed!
April 18-25 is National Volunteer Week and it’s rather serendipitous as that’s just about the time that Acorn Farmers Market & Café will be eagerly seeking new volunteers to help out in their new store, set to open in early May. Laura Billetdeaux, board member and volunteer coordinator for Acorn, says, “In the new store, […]
Preparations under way for 55th annual canoe race
submitted by Sybil Kolon for the canoe race committee Planning for the 55th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race is under way! We managed to pull off the race two months late last year, due to delays caused by the pandemic. This year we are on schedule, for Sunday, May 16. Online and mail-in registration […]
Co-op preschool to host Chili Cookoff
Add another returning event to Manchester’s list of spring and summer events! This time, it’s the annual Chili Cookoff, hosted by the Manchester Co-op Preschool. The cookoff will be held at the Manchester Sportsman Club starting at 5 pm on Saturday, April 17. Due to state regulations, only 10 cooks can be accommodated this year, […]
Alumni Banquet plans still awaiting confirmation
submitted by the Manchester High School Alumni Association Board of Directors It is unclear at this time if we will be able to hold the annual MHS Alumni Banquet scheduled for June 19, 2021. We continue to monitor the pandemic situation and of course must follow the guidelines of the local health officials that are […]
Acorn Vendor of the Week: Noggle Farms
The Manchester Mirror is running a series of articles to introduce the many vendors at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to the community. Each week a different vendor will be featured, to highlight the wide variety of offerings at our local Market, both now and in the future. Watch for this regular feature to learn […]
Men’s Club Easter Egg Hunt another success for kids
Five Minutes. 210 dozen eggs, and dozens of toys and prizes. And it’s over for another year. The Men’s Club held another successful Easter Egg hunt on Saturday morning. “Special thanks to the Easter Bunny and Manchester Township Fire Department for coming out. The kids enjoyed seeing both!” says Men’s Club President Andy Mahony. The […]
Stories of Wil: Getting There
submitted by Christie Taylor Wil is a 14-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 […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer indicates no new MI COVID restrictions are coming
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that the solution to Michigan’s highest-in-the-nation COVID-19 spike rests with the state’s residents, not leaders in Lansing. Whitmer made clear, at a mass vaccination event in Oakland County, that she has no intention of ordering new restrictions on the state’s businesses and people, as she […]
