Celebrity servers this week at the ice cream wagon
Yes, Virginia … despite the quarantine, there will indeed be a “Celebrity Server” this year. And it won’t be just one night ─ this will be School Employee Week at the Emanuel Church ice cream truck, with school staff planning on being in the trailer from 3-8 pm each evening, Wednesday – Saturday. Participants will […]
It’s time to re-open
Last Monday night, the Manchester Village Council had just a few hours to review the Governor’s lengthy Executive Order 2020-110, outlining when various businesses and services could re-open. A decision was made at the Council’s tele-conference meeting to re-open parks as soon as possible, with signs reminding users of reasonable precautions. Those signs were posted […]
Stories of Wil: Star Sisters
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 […]
No band, buses or sports? Budget cuts could cripple Michigan schools
by Ron French (Bridge) Michigan schools will face devastating budget cuts in the coming school year unless the federal government pitches in to help offset revenue losses from the coronavirus pandemic, State Superintendent Michael Rice said Thursday. Michigan schools face a $2.39 billion decline in the school aid fund over the next year and a […]
Coronavirus pandemic slams Detroit economy, protesters want change
by Louis Aguilar (Bridge) Here’s another underlying reason why thousands of Millennials and Gen Z young people are protesting: rampant unemployment. In April, one out of every four Detroit workers was out of a job either temporarily or permanently, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday. April was the first full […]
Michigan Senate passes training bill aimed at reducing police brutality
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) The Michigan Senate unanimously passed legislation that would mandate anti-bias training, de-escalation training and ongoing mental health services for police officers Thursday, as nationwide protests against police brutality continue nationwide. “This is only one step towards the greater justice and freedom that our residents are calling for,” said bill sponsor Sen. Jeff Irwin, […]
Class of 2020 announces honor graduates
Manchester High School has announced its honored graduates for the Class of 2020. Graduating Cum Laude (with Honor), include Payton Alexa, Hayley Blumenauer, Kathryn Bonner, Kayla Engel, Drew Gebhardt, Cameron Hayslip, Liam Hiller, Tyler Horky, Jacob Kurgin, Collin McCaffrey, Jensen Reames, Megan Reppert, Jordan Riske, Joseph Rogowski, Bernice Tracy, and Caitlin Vlcek. Graduating […]
An eventful month for Paul Whelan, imprisoned in Russia
It has been a little over a year since the Mirror last covered the progress being made in Paul Whelan’s case, and the world events that have happened within that time have made the family’s wait for his return home even more stressful. Having reached a dubious milestone of spending 500 days in Lefortovo, a […]
“Live From Riverfolk” concerts continue each Thursday
The popular “Live from Riverfolk” online series of concerts that has replaced the Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization’s in-person concerts this spring, will continue through the summer months. “The series had such a great response, Riverfolk has engaged additional musicians to continue the series through August 20,” said Aileen Rohwer, Riverfolk Board member. “Brad Phillips […]
Stories of Wil: An All-Star Team
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 […]
