Sara Swanson

Climate change, bad infrastructure drives away Michigan residents, report says

by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Climate change and poor infrastructure are helping drive Michigan residents to Southern states, according to a report by the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, a public affairs research organization. Census data shows that nearly 15,000 Michigan residents — mostly young people — left the state between 2020 and 2021, helping lower the population by 0.2% to […]

 Sara Swanson

New COVID shot approved, could be in Michigan this week. What to know

by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Updated COVID shots will be available to Michiganders in the coming days after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday approved their use for nearly all adults and children. Dr. Mandy Cohen, the CDC’s new director, signed off on the recommendation Tuesday by the CDC’s Advisory Committee […]

 Sara Swanson

State Representative Carrie Rheingans Speaks at Lake Association Meeting in Freedom Township

submitted by Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association Rep. Carrie Rheingans D-47 showed up on a beautiful afternoon and talked with a gathering of Pleasant Lake area residents about the issues she feels strongly about and lessons she learned as a first-term Michigan House member. She said she grew up in rural areas and has lived […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Meet & Greet: Dance with Heart Studios

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host dance teacher and owner of Dance with Heart Studios Anya Novesky on Friday, September 22, at 5:15pm in the Youth Area. Novesky will share her love of dance with a mini […]

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Library book club hosts local author talk and book signing with John Marks

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will host Lansing area–based author John Marks for an author talk and book signing on Wednesday, September 20, at 6pm in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. Marks is an attorney in mid-Michigan who serves as legal counsel to lawmakers […]

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Cub Scout Pack 421 Information Night

submitted by Jenni Hagood, Cub Scout Pack 421 Join Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421! Boys K–5th grade information night is Thursday, September 14, at 6:30pm in Klager Elementary School’s cafeteria. (The Pack is boys only at this time.) All new Scouts receive a FREE fishing pole! For more information visit BEASCOUT.ORG.

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Preserving rural character in the Manchester area: a forum for local officials and residents

submitted by Sybil Kolon, Manchester Township Land Preservation Committee 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 (sybil.kolon@gmail.com) or the Mirror to submit your thoughts. If you are on Facebook, and even if you’re […]

 Sara Swanson

Free well-water testing day

from Washtenaw County Conservation District  Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD), with the help of EMU students, will be offering free well-water testing on October 7 from 9am to 3pm at the WCCD office located at 705 N Zeeb Rd, Room 2304, in Ann Arbor. Be sure to read the sample-taking instructions located at https://www.washtenawcd.org/wellwatertesting.html as […]

 Sara Swanson

Library launches Music Fridays for 5 and under

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) invites all preschool-age kids and their adults to the Youth Area every Friday at 10:30am to make some noise with Librarian Amelia. Each week, explore a new musical instrument, play games, sing songs, and move to the music. Recommended for ages 5 and under. […]

 Sara Swanson

Mario Mondays continue at the Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library This fall, Manchester District Library will offer Mario Mondays at 5pm each week in the Village Room at 912 City Rd (lower level). Drop in to go head-to-head with other racers in Mario Kart or face off against Mario and other gaming legends in Super Smash Bros. and […]