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 […]
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: 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. […]
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 […]
Days after storms, thousands still without power. That’s the norm in Michigan
by Justin A. Hinkley (Bridge Michigan) More than 70,000 Michigan utility customers remained without power on Friday, six days after a massive ice storm in the north and 10 tornadoes to the south downed scores of power lines and knocked out electricity for more than 300,000 customers. While the state’s top energy regulator said he’d never seen such a storm, long […]
Trump reverses cuts to Great Lakes lamprey program, but uncertainty remains
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Efforts to quell the Great Lakes sea lamprey invasion will continue this year — albeit more than a month behind schedule — after the Trump administration reversed a spate of firings that had imperiled the program. The news came as a relief to Great Lakes fish advocates, who say annually […]
Designs needed for canoe and kayak race T-shirt
by Sara Swanson The 59th Annual River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race is just around the corner on May 18 this year. Organizers have launched a design contest for this year’s race T-shirt design. The winner will receive a free T-shirt and a $50 gift certificate to the local business of their choice. The design […]
