Letter to the Editor: Manchester is a great community
April 3, 2021 To the Editor: I would like to thank the people who picked me up when I fell in the street last Monday. I have no idea who they are, but this is what makes Manchester a wonderful town. Sincerely, Mary Jo Crossno Manchester Views expressed in any Letter to the Editor are […]
Weiser: ‘I won’t be canceled,’ after U-M regents call for his resignation
The University of Michigan Board of Regents passed a resolution Friday censuring Regent Ron Weiser and calling for his resignation after comments he made against the state’s top three female politicians and two GOP congressmen. Board Chair Denise Ilitch said the decision was made after listening to students, community members, and others from all across […]
COVID vaccine for kids edges closer to reality, as cases surge in Michigan
by Robin Erb (Bridge) In the race against COVID’s spread, a vaccine for adolescents might offer an opportunity to sprint toward herd immunity — especially as COVID cases surge among the youngest Michiganders. In a little more than five weeks, cases involving Michigan residents 19 and younger jumped from 1,526 on Feb. 20 to 6,783 […]
Michigan schools cheered when sports came back. Then came COVID outbreaks.
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) The most stressful game of Matt Seidl’s career as a high school basketball coach was spent on his couch. The 2020-21 season had been delayed for months because of state coronavirus restrictions. Then on Feb. 9, the Olivet Eagles finally played their first game, one day after those restrictions were […]
Federal investigation into cyber crime continues
On Thursday morning, March 25, Manchester awoke to a social media feed full of speculation about armed law enforcement officers in Carr Park at the edge of the village, and additional vehicles and personnel further west in Manchester Township on Herman Road. According to Township Supervisor Ron Milkey, Manchester Township was notified later that morning, […]
A “sneak peek” at the new Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café
It’s literally a snapshot … but things are definitely coming together at the new location for Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café, which will also house the Grand River Brewery’s butcher shop and bakery, the Perky Pantry Plus, and Iorio Gelato. On West Main Street, 455 is definitely the place to be! The Mirror was fortunate to […]
School board members to meet in-person; virtual options still available for audience
Although virtual meetings are allowed to continue through December 31, 2021 for all public bodies in Washtenaw County, according to Superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau, the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education meetings will take place in an in-person format for all Board of Education members, although he stipulated that “they are allowed to attend virtually […]
Churches plan community, individual Holy Week services
The week, from Palm Sunday (which was March 28) to Easter Sunday, is commonly known as “Holy Week” in the Christian Church. Local churches are planning both individual and joint services. Emanuel United Church of Christ, 324 W. Main Street, will be having a Maundy Thursday worship service on Thursday, April 1 at 7 pm. […]
Varsity hoops end season in first round of District play
The Manchester Varsity Dutchmen finished out their season in the first game of District play on Thursday night against Lenawee Christian. Despite starting the game strong, leading 8-4 behind “some of the best execution of the year,” according to coach Zach Neal, the Dutch soon found that Lenawee was “very skilled and could really shoot.” […]
Gazebo Concerts getting ready for its 2021 season!
As the year-plus long pandemic concerns are easing and more people are able to get immunizations, everyone is eager to get outside and resume some “normal” summer activities. One of Manchester’s long-running summer staples, of course, has been the weekly Gazebo Concert series. Since 1989, these concerts have been a Thursday night summer event that […]
