Calendar for Feb 3 – Feb 9, 2014
The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Sports schedules can be found here. Each Monday we will […]
Consequences of More Snow Days – Correction
Last week’s article regarding the consequences of more snow days should have indicated that the amendment to the State School Aid Act was strictly for the 2012-2013 school year. The legislature is considering a similar modification for this school year, but it has not enacted to date. My apologies for the error.
Washtenaw County Sheriff Update 01/28/2014
Here is what we have for the past week (Jan 20 – Jan 27): Manchester village o 51 calls for service o A number of them were ordinance issues/complaints o 3 minor traffic crashes Lodi Twp o 33 calls for service o 3 minor traffic crashes
Manchester Schools closed Tuesday, Jan 28
Per the district website: Due to Winter Weather Conditions, Manchester Community Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Reminder that the next day that schools reopen, it will be a half day.
Men’s Club Skating Party a (Chilly) Success!
The air was festive and the ice was silk. Even with falling temperatures, gusts of wind that blew snow across the ice, and a wind chill near or below zero, many came out for the annual tradition of the Men’s Club skating party as the sun set on Saturday evening. It was certainly […]
Consequences of More Snow Days
On Friday, the Manchester School District was closed for the 5th day this school year. With the polar vortex still rearing its ugly head, many administrators, teachers, and parents are a little worried. Will we miss more school days, and if so, will we (and how will we) have to add more days to the […]
Detroit Lions Coming to Manchester to Raise Money for Manchester Youth Football
A fundraiser has been announced for the new Manchester Youth Football program. Members of the Detroit Lions have agreed to come play a basketball game against Manchester Schools faculty and staff on May 2nd to help raise money for the Manchester Youth Football program. Tentatively, former players Herman Moore, Corey Schlesinger, and Rob Rubick will join 3 current […]
Co-op Preschool Big Wheel 500
Manchester Co-Op Preschool held its annual Big Wheel 500 fundraiser this Saturday in the Ackerson Building Gym. Popcorn, hot dogs, and candy were devoured. No injuries were reported. The Pre-School raised nearly $900.
What is “Broadband” Internet and Why Do I Need It?
Editor’s note: Also read this week’s article by Ray Berg about the progress of the The Washtenaw County Broadband Initiative and their Jan. 17, 2014 meeting in the News section. “Broadband” (or sometimes just “fast’) refers to a type of connection that your home can have to the Internet. You can read a more in-depth article […]
Calendar for Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2014
The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Sports schedules can be found here. Each Monday we will highlight […]
