Legal notice: notice to creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Settlor, Trevor W. Woolery, who lived at 6326 Hereford Road, Saline, MI 48176, died on 10/9/2022. There is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims will be forever barred unless presented to Pamela Hannula […]
Michigan’s outdoor recreation boom is becoming a business boom
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s COVID-19 outdoor recreation boom has produced a subsequent business boom, according to a new federal report on the state’s outdoor scene. Buoyed by a global pandemic that shuttered public gathering spaces and pushed people outdoors, Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy grew by 15.4% last year, contributing $10.8 billion and 109,595 […]
Michigan unemployment office to spend $78M to replace ‘antiquated’ system
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s unemployment office plans to spend $78 million over the next 10 years to replace a computer system that has been plagued with problems for a decade and led to numerous scandals. The state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency said it wants the state to finalize a bid from Deloitte Inc. to get […]
Staffing woes foil Michigan efforts to keep residents out of nursing homes
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Efforts to help older Michiganders and those with disabilities stay in their homes and avoid nursing care have sputtered, as workers who would assist in homes turn to other jobs. The state’s popular MI Choice program, which assigns workers to help residents who qualify for Medicaid stay in their homes, now […]
Legion holds flag retirement ceremony
by Marsha Chartrand After an unseasonably warm two weeks, the temperature dropped suddenly on Friday. And so it was that on Saturday afternoon, November 12, the American Legion Post #117 held a flag retirement ceremony as snowflakes fell around the legionnaires and the Boy Scouts from Troop 426 who came to assist. The cooler, damp […]
City Charter Commissioners ready to get to work
by Marsha Chartrand With last week’s election, the work of the Manchester City Charter Commission can officially begin. And the nine newly elected commissioners are ready to get down to business. The Charter Commission is charged with drafting a proposed “charter“ for the yet-to-be-formed city, which will be based on a template provided by the […]
Photos: Klager kids honor Manchester veterans
by Marsha Chartrand The students of Luther C. Klager Elementary School honored Manchester veterans on Veterans Day last Friday. Attendees were greeted by Klager kids and Dr. Bezeau at the door of the Klager gym. Photos by Marsha Chartrand.
Southern Michigan Rug Hookrafters celebrate their 50th anniversary
submitted by Patricia Sahakian The Southern Michigan Hookrafters Guild is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events each month. As part of our Anniversary Celebration, the Guild is exhibiting its members rugs at the Manchester District Library during the month of November. A free class for those interested in learning the craft will be held […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students of the Month for October 2022
submitted by the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for […]
Chamber Spotlight: Manchester Ag Parts
The Manchester Mirror is partnering with the Manchester Chamber of Commerce to highlight different Chamber of Commerce members. This week we are spotlighting Manchester Ag Parts, located at 10940 M-52. Manchester Ag Parts does repairs, makes hoses, and sells parts. Together, Matthew Benn and Karen Malburg have been involved in agribusiness for over 50 years […]