New story time features begin in October at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Changes are coming to the story time offerings at Manchester District Library this October. First, regular Tuesday Story Time will move indoors beginning on October 5. Ms. Stacia will host stories, songs, and activities recommended for ages 3 to 8 in the children’s area of the library at […]
MHS Equestrian Team District 10 Champs!
submitted by Teri Aiuto, Manchester High School Equestrian Team Coach Congratulations goes out to The Manchester High School Equestrian Team as they are the 2021 MIHA District 10 Champions! They continued their journey to Regionals on October 1-3 at the Ingram County Fairgrounds. It wasn’t the outcome the team had hoped for, but working hard […]
Manchester Township Fire Department: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) —the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.” This year’s campaign, October 3-9, works […]
SUMC to host GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
submitted by Pastor Peter Harris, Sharon United Methodist Church GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. The seminar is four consecutive weeks and will be held October 28, November 4, 11, and 18 at 7 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church fellowship hall. […]
Chamber of Commerce Spotlight: Manchester Area Historical Society
The Manchester Mirror is partnering with the Manchester Chamber of Commerce to highlight a different Chamber of Commerce member each week! This week we are starting with spotlighting The Manchester Area Historical Society. Visit https://48158.com/ for information on joining the Chamber. The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) is devoted to determining and preserving the "true […]
September 2021 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens Well, as usual, here we are in October, and I have absolutely no idea where the summer went. I vaguely remember getting some vegetables from my garden this year — though it was definitely not my best garden year because of all the […]
Whitmer signs $70B Michigan budget: What survived, thrived, and died
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed what she called an “overwhelmingly bipartisan” budget plan, but also struck several controversial COVID-19 and abortion-related provisions inserted by Republicans. In doing so, the first-term Democrat balanced the state’s books two days ahead of the constitutional deadline to avoid a partial […]
Michigan Republicans propose ‘fix’ for state unemployment agency
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Describing jobless constituents driven to tears by bureaucracy and miscommunication, Michigan House Republicans on Tuesday outlined plans to improve customer service at the state's unemployment insurance agency. The six-part proposal, which has not yet been formally introduced, is "just the beginning," House Oversight Chair Steve Johnson, R-Wayland, promised in […]
Michigan Senate passes bill to help teachers spot student mental illness
By Tracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit (for Bridge Michigan) Help could soon be on the way for Michigan teachers who want to identify signs of students’ mental health problems before they grow into crises. The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday requiring the Michigan Department of Education to develop standards for educators for recognizing mental health needs […]
School board meeting re-scheduled to TONIGHT because of audience refusal to mask
The Manchester Community Schools' regularly-scheduled school board meeting was adjourned almost immediately after starting last Monday night, as some audience members refused to wear masks. Masks are currently required inside school buildings at all school events, including school meetings, under the Washtenaw County Health Department’s recent order. The meeting was rescheduled for tonight, Monday, September […]
