Dementia Friendly Saline will host its 2nd Annual Best Life Spring Fair
Editor’s note: Dementia Friendly Saline has reached out specifically to invite Manchester residents to attend this event one community over. submitted by Chelsea Harvey, Dementia Friendly Saline Dementia Friendly Saline will host its 2nd Annual Best Life Spring Fair on Saturday, May 17, from 10am to 3pm, at Liberty School in Saline. This free event […]
Is your child starting preschool or kindergarten? It’s time for a hearing and vision screening
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school. The Washtenaw County Health Department offers free office appointments for hearing and vision screenings for children entering school in the fall. Appointments are available from May until August 2025. Call 734-544-6786 to schedule. “It […]
Arkona Rd to close next week for culvert replacement
from WCRC On Monday, April 14, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Arkona Rd between US-12 and Abel Rd in Bridgewater Township during daytime hours for a culvert replacement. The road will reopen at the end of each day and remain open until work resumes the following morning. The road improvements are […]
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
submitted by Michigan Liquor Control Commission April marks Alcohol Awareness Month across the nation and helps underscore responsible choices and informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption. From the champagne toast at weddings to having that cocktail before dinner, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) urges moderation in drinking in recognition of Alcohol Awareness […]
Night work on water main valves & hydrants (photos)
by Sara Swanson Last week the City of Manchester installed new water main valves and hydrants including some overnight on West Main Street.
Letter to the editor: Raise tipping fees and protect local control
April 1, 2025 State legislators are joining their constituents in pushing back on many of the more extreme actions federal officials are taking, and while it’s important to let Washington know where they stand, they also need to keep their eyes firmly on this ball: addressing state and local issues that they actually have control […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE No. 10 AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW GOLF CART USE IN THE CITY OF MANCHESTER THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO SEC. 73.01 THRU SEC. 73.04 OF THE MANCHESTER CODE OF ORDINANCES Sec. 73.01. Operation of Golf Carts on City Streets Definitions. […]
Letter to the editor: Seconding last week’s letter to the editor
4-6-2024 Dear Editor, I second the thoughts expressed in the letter from Krista Scharpenberg — the Manchester Mirror does a fabulous reporting job for such a small community. Local journalism is important and Manchester is fortunate to have a paper dedicated to local issues, opinions, and events. Thank you, Barbara Schmid Views expressed in any […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3 -Apr-25 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 7 citizens in attendance. One Citizen participated. The board approved the 6-Mar-25 meeting minutes as presented. The board […]
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs: What they mean for Michigan
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) In a significant escalation of his administration’s aggressive trade strategy, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for 10% tariffs on nearly all foreign imports — as well as higher levies on products from dozens of countries — hours before 25% tariffs on vehicle imports are set to take effect. Calling Wednesday […]
