Former Sheriff’s deputy and social worker launches 2024 campaign for Washtenaw County Sheriff
submitted by Dyer2024.com Last week, Alyshia Dyer formally launched her 2024 campaign for Sheriff in Washtenaw County. Dyer, a University of Michigan–trained social worker who spent 10 years as a deputy sheriff in Washtenaw, held a virtual launch party attended by more than 50 community members, local officials, and supporters. In honor of Women’s History […]
From migrant worker to Michigan teacher: ‘Just keep fighting for your dreams’
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) KALAMAZOO – It’s 3pm on a rainy February day at Arcadia Elementary, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, and the 20 kindergarteners in Alfredo Aleman’s classroom are squirming in their seats. Ninety percent are what the Michigan Department of Education calls economically disadvantaged. Eight are from homes where English isn’t spoken. […]
Michigan voter roll maintenance means removing nearly 100,000 registrations
Oralandar Brand-Williams, Votebeat (for Bridge Michigan) As Michigan election officials prepare to remove nearly 100,000 potentially ineligible voters as part of a periodic cleanup, they are turning to local clerks and community groups to check their work and ensure no eligible voters are improperly removed. Clerks and other election officials have scoured Social Security death […]
Michigan lags nation in government transparency. Lawmakers promise change
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — As of March 14, Michigan remains one of two states in the country where lawmakers and the governor are wholly exempt from public records requests. Last week, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle vowed that that won’t be the case for much longer. Along with Massachusetts, Michigan […]
2013 Girls’ basketball state champs reflect on 10-year anniversary
by Marsha Chartrand Ten years ago this week, the Manchester Lady Dutch basketball team became the MHSAA champions after a long, exciting, and rather unexpected run for the state title. The Mirror was able to catch up with several members of the team and their head coach, Cori Kastel, to highlight some of the many […]
Jazzercise instructor celebrates 25 years in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand It’s said that if you do what you love, and love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Well, Lynette Cannon might actually have a “day job“ at the University of Michigan, although these days it’s working part-time from home, but the job she loves, and […]
State Sen. Jeff Irwin visits Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand “In some ways, it feels more challenging to be part of the majority (on the Senate floor) this year,“ said Sen. Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor, who is starting his second term in the state Senate this year. “It’s still a lot of chaos, and a lot of fires to put out; […]
DPW begins second and final round of winter-storm brush removal
by Marsha Chartrand With storm damage from ice and heavy wet snow just 10 days apart in late February and early March, the Village Department of Public Works has had its hands (and its trucks) full, clearing brush that has fallen in residents’ yards. New equipment, including a grapple hook and a bobcat, has been […]
Try ‘Herbs & Spices’ at the library to find out what’s tasty and good for you
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) welcomes back Dr. Nia Aguirre, Naturopathic Doctor and Medicinal Herbalist, for her second two-part series: Culinary Herbs & Spices. These make-and-take workshops will be held at 6pm in the library’s upstairs lounge on March 16 and March 23, 2023. Join for one or […]
Obituary: Ray Therman Ebersole
Ray Therman Ebersole, 87, of Manchester passed away peacefully at the home of his son Mickey (Elaina) Ebersole in Ypsilanti on Monday, March 6, 2023. Ray worked at Double A Products in Manchester in the 1960s and ’70s and then became self-employed when he started his own excavating business. Ray liked fishing and tinkering with […]
