Sweet Mary’s Cafe holds grand opening
Rachel Brazier has had a busy summer with her new business venture, named for her grandmother, and is looking forward to an even busier fall season. Last Saturday, she and her family hosted a grand opening event at her coffee shop and cafe located at 327 West Main Street. “We’ve had a good start,” she […]
Letter to the Editor: Statement from the Chicken Broil Committee
Sept. 22, 2016 To the Editor: The leadership of the Manchester Community Chicken Broil and each member of the Chicken Broil Committee has compassion for Sullivan LaHuis. We have sent a letter to the LaHuis family, and reserve any further comments on this matter. We thank the staff of the Manchester Mirror for reaching out […]
Riverfolk receives grant for 2016-17 season!
A $4,000 mini-grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) will provide additional support for special performances during the upcoming season of Riverfolk Blacksmith Shop concerts and Cultural Arts Strings (CAS) music education, as well as 2017 Gazebo concerts in Wurster Park. The grant is intended to support local artists and communities […]
Child, seriously burned following Chicken Broil, still recovering
The Manchester Chicken Broil has been an iconic event in Manchester for 62 years. It has raised money across the community–for everything from an athletic field fence to library equipment and downtown Christmas decorations. This year’s proceeds are allocated to helping fund improvements at the Kingsley-Jenter House, the former funeral home now being converted to a community […]
Team SWAT heading north for long-distance relay
If you haven’t heard of Ragnar, chances are that you soon will. A long-distance relay spanning about 200 miles, in 24+ hours, Ragnar is a “bucket list” race for many dedicated runners, including Sarah Andrews of The Distance in Manchester. This year, Ragnar, which hosts about 35-40 events across the country each year, expanded to […]
School district marketing shows results
Whether we like it or not, it is a fact of life of Michigan’s educational environment these days, that school districts need to “market” their services just like every other business. Manchester’s newest marketing campaign appears to be successful, with many more school-of-choice students registering than in previous years. When $7,511 per-pupil is at stake, retaining or […]
August staff picks of new books at the Manchester District Library
This month’s staff recommendations of some of the newest books at Manchester District Library will let you complete your summer reading quota over the holiday weekend. Happy reading! Donna Kittel: The Island House by Nancy Thayer The setting is Nantucket, beautifully described, and deals with college relationships and how they change throughout the years, including how “families” are […]
Conservation District offers trees for fall
You can provide wildlife habitat, control erosion, establish windbreaks and screens, and reforest open land by planting conifer trees available through the Washtenaw County Conservation District Fall Conservation Tree Sale. Conifer trees, animal repellents, tree planting aids and bird nest boxes are available. Order forms can be obtained at the Conservation District Office, 7203 Jackson […]
WCSD plans Labor Day traffic enforcement
After a 28 percent spike in alcohol-involved traffic fatalities in 2015, The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Pittsfield Township Police Department, and the University of Michigan Police Department will conduct stepped-up drunk driving enforcement as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. This takes place from August 18 through September 5. Statewide, […]
