Small “Christmas in the Village” event set
Like most other events, Manchester’s traditional Christmas in the Village will be downsized this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers wanted to make sure this popular event continued, despite social distancing and other regulations that have curtailed so many public activities. The main Christmas in the Village event will be something that everyone […]
WCSO: September 2020 police activity report in the village of Manchester
Village of Manchester report, as provided by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office: During the month of September, there were 113 calls for service. During this time, 39 traffic stops were made, resulting in 19 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month of September include: On September 6, a collaboration Deputy responded to […]
Stories of Wil: I am not grateful
Submitted By Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-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 […]
WCRC road work for the week of Nov. 2-8
Ongoing culvert work in Lodi Township, on Pleasant Lake Road between Zeeb and Ann Arbor-Saline Roads, will continue during the week of November 2-8. Paving is anticipated to be completed this week. While not within the Mirror’s normal coverage area, this route is a common one for those Manchester area residents commuting to Ann Arbor […]
Letter to the Editor: Manchester, you’re appreciated
November 1, 2020 To the Editor: The Manchester Knights of Columbus would like to thank the residents of Manchester and the surrounding community for their generous support of our Annual MI (mentally impaired) Drive! Better known as our annual “Tootsie Roll” Drive, it was our 46th year of helping children and adults with intellectual and […]
Notice to Creditors: Estate of Ray E. Wurster
To All Creditors: The Settlor, Ray E. Wurster, born on August 23, 1946, lived at Sharon Hollow, died on September 15, 2020. There is no Personal Representative of the Settlor’s estate to whom Letter of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against Ray E. Wurster personally, will forever […]
Michigan restaurants must track customers under new COVID rules
By Jonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner (Bridge) LANSING — With coronavirus cases surging and colder weather beginning to curb outdoor options, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced aggressive new rules to try to slow the spread of the virus at indoor social gatherings. Calling it a “very dangerous time” […]
Appeals court sides with gun advocates in ban on firearms at Michigan polls
By Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) Michigan still can’t ban guns at polling places on Election Day, the state Court of Appeals effectively ruled Thursday. The court denied an appeal from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel asking them to reconsider a Court of Claims ruling in favor of a guns rights group […]
Michigan revamps K-12 schools website to make comparisons easier
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Michigan parents and educators wanting to learn more about the state’s K-12 schools, from test scores to enrollment trends, have a revamped online data tool. Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information has updated its web portal for the first time since 2011. The site allows for easier comparison of schools — both […]
Downtown merchants open late for holiday shoppers, starting Nov. 5
Things are different in retail this year. But as the holidays approach, Manchester’s downtown merchants are eager to encourage residents (and those from other towns as well!) to shop locally this Christmas season. For three Thursdays in November (November 5, 12, and 19) and three more Thursdays in December (December 3, 10, and 17), downtown […]
