Library to host two paint parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for two sessions of painting fun on Wednesday, December 20. Each guided session will be held in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. The Kids Paint Party begins at […]
Decorate tiny gift boxes at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, December 13, at 3:30pm, the Manchester District Library will offer a special holiday make and take in the Village Room. Decorate a personalized tiny gift box, perfect to use with that special little gift. All ages are welcome; recommended for ages 13 and under. Stop by […]
Make Christmas ornaments with Hankrajewel
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Make your own personalized ornament at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Tuesday, December 12, at 6pm in the library’s upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Learn metal sculpting techniques from master artist Saadiq, owner and creator of Hankrajewel. Recommended for ages 16+. Advance registration is requested. Sign […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 1 LANGUAGE CHANGE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF MANCHESTER CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH A WORD CHANGE THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment That the Manchester City Code is hereby amended by changing all references to the […]
Michigan moves to protect health workers from assault, leaves a giant loophole
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Those who lash out at Michigan’s health care workers could soon face tougher penalties. But some workers — including those who have been slapped, punched, bitten, spat at — say it doesn’t go far enough in an industry that reports some of the highest rates of workplace violence in the […]
Cantaloupe recall: Six Michigan cases tied to salmonella outbreak
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) At least six people in Kent, Oakland, Wayne, Marquette and Kalamazoo counties have been sickened as part of a larger salmonella outbreak tied to Malichita and Rudy brand whole cantaloupes, according to Michigan officials. Across the United States, at least 230 people in 38 states have been sickened by the bacteria tied to fresh […]
Michigan State University names president. What to know about Kevin Guskiewicz
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Michigan State University named University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz as its next president. He has his work cut out for him. Members of the MSU Board of Trustees put aside differences long enough to vote unanimously Friday to appoint Guskiewicz — pronounced Gus-kuh-witz — as […]
Manchester township officials and public discuss future growth
submitted by Sybil Kolon on behalf of the Manchester Township Board and Planning Commission Several members of the public were at the third meeting held to discuss Manchester Township’s identity and how to direct future growth. Most members of the Township Board and Planning Commission were present, as well as the township’s planner, Alissa Starling. […]
Preserving Rural Character in the Manchester Area: A forum for local officials and residents
submitted by Sybil Kolon This monthly forum is open to anyone who wants to share their thoughts about the topics of land preservation and rural character in the Manchester area. Please contact me at sybil.kolon@gmail.com or reach out to the Mirror to submit your thoughts. If you are on Facebook, and even if you’re not, […]
Holiday music at upcoming winter band concerts
by Sara Swanson Looking for some seasonal music to get you in the Christmas spirit? Everyone is invited to the two upcoming school winter concerts. Riverside Intermediate School’s fifth- and sixth-grade bands will be holding their winter concert Thursday, December 14, at 7 pm in the High School auditorium. The Manchester High School winter concert […]
