Reward Doubles for Information on Slain Trumpeter Swans
On August 16, the Huron Valley Humane Society (HSHV) increased the reward to $2,500 for information which would lead to arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for intentionally killing a family of trumpeter swans in Freedom Township. Donations from concerned citizens have more than doubled the reward money, which was originally set at $1,000. Trumpeter swans are […]
Iris Dividing in Sharon Mills
Support your Washtenaw County Parks by participating in Iris Dividing at Sharon Mills Park, located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Road, Sharon Township. This park is one of the gems of our county; if you have not yet visited, come and join us to see our prize winning mill on the River Raisin. View the mill […]
Back to School with the Manchester District Library
Beginning Monday, August 22, and continuing through the end of September, the Manchester District Library will be collecting school supplies for Klager Elementary School. Please bring your donations of pencils, crayons, paper, folders, Kleenex, markers, and other general school supplies to the front desk. The library will give these items to the Klager teachers to use as they see […]
American Cancer Society to host local forum
Whether it’s advocating for lifesaving change, honoring a loved one, funding groundbreaking research, motivating communities to donate, delivering vital patient services, or listening to someone’s journey, every action that is part of Relay For Life moves us one step closer toward achieving a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is hosting a […]
Freedom Township acts on fence issue
After several months of discussion, at its August 9 meeting the Freedom Township Board reviewed proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments submitted by the township’s Planning Commission, and voted to approve all but one of the proposed amendments – waterfront lot setbacks – which will remain at the current 50 feet rather than the proposed reduction to 25 feet. Valisa […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition announces upcoming new publication
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, represented by the Manchester Wellness Coalition, recently announced a new publication coming this fall. In October, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation will launch its first issue of Connected. This bi-annual, high-quality magazine will contain several articles on health and wellness topics, covering the five communities […]
Event builds team spirit for the Dutch football program
“Friday Night Lights” started off early last Friday at the Manchester Athletic Complex, with about 30 Varsity and JV football players and 30 more members of the Youth Football program joining together on the field for a fun team-building event organized by varsity players Caleb Goodell and Hunter Carson. Starting at 8 pm on Friday, […]
Check out a food dehydrator!
Is your garden producing more than you can handle, but you don’t want to let any of your hard work go to waste? Check out the Manchester District Library’s dehydrator and preserve summer’s bounty for the long Michigan winter! Dehydrators can be used for many different purposes beyond the standard fruit leathers. Dry fresh herbs. […]
What ARE those huge loads?
Many times over the last month, readers have asked about gigantic metal tubes being transported by a strange, specialized semi-rig along county roads, specifically on M-52 through Manchester. The Mirror’s publisher, Fritz Swanson, asked the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) if permits had been issued for these unusual loads to be passing through the community. The response, […]
Manchester’s own Paul Schulte now a color commentator!
It may have been a while since wheelchair Olympian Paul Schulte was featured in Manchester news coverage, but it’s doubtful that too many local readers have forgotten about his amazing achievements. Paul, who was seriously injured in a car crash at the age of 10, started playing basketball from his wheelchair four years later. By the time he […]
