Manchester Junior High School 2020/2021 1st quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Jr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! High Honors Grade 8 Bobo, Ashley E Brinkman, John J DuRussel, Seeger J Harvey, Lila J Line, Trent L Smith, Lillian J Stommen, Sarah K.M. […]
Michigan softens restaurant rules requiring customer info during COVID
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) One day after new contact tracing regulations were imposed on Michigan restaurants and bars, the state health department softened requirements for collecting customers’ names and phone numbers. Under the new guidelines released Tuesday, the state recommends — but does not require — dining establishments deny entry to customers who won’t provide contact information. […]
Gray wolves, now off endangered list, may be targeted by Michigan farmers
By Kelly House (Bridge–Michigan Environmental Watch) The Trump administration has announced plans to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list, stripping the animals of federal protections and handing control over to states including Michigan, where nearly 700 wolves roam the Upper Peninsula. In a decision likely to prompt lawsuits, and which may well lead […]
Reformer hired to fix Michigan’s unemployment system quits as problems mount
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) Michigan’s office charged with getting unemployment benefits to jobless workers is now under temporary leadership after its director resigned, following months of pressure over a system taxed by the wave of claims during coronavirus. Steve Gray – the former legal aid attorney who once exposed a false fraud scandal in the state’s unemployment […]
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 […]
