Sara Swanson

Clinton Township Public Library visitors are experiencing a tidal wave of activities this summer!

submitted by Tamara Denby, Clinton Township Public Library Did you know that Summer Reading programs aren’t just for kids … or avid readers … or library cardholders? Yes, you’ve heard that right. Summer Reading is for EVERYONE. This annual program provides thrilling events, fun challenges, and engaging activities for ALL ages to help individuals build […]

 Sara Swanson

WCRC roadwork this week

Unpaved local roads throughout Bridgewater Township will have a roadside mowing rolling operation this week. In addition, Sharon Township will continue to have a dust-control rolling operation on unpaved roads throughout the township through July 18.

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Manchester Township

The Manchester Township Board of Trustees is seeking one resident to fill a vacancy on the Joint Planning Commission, a collaboration between The Village of Manchester and Manchester Township, working to develop a Manchester Community Joint Master Plan. This plan will present a path toward addressing and managing cross-jurisdictional resources, guiding future growth and development of […]

 Sara Swanson

2022 Michigan petition drives tracker: What to know about election proposals

by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge) LANSING — Roiled in forgery scandals and soaring signature costs, the field of petitions qualified for the November ballot in Michigan is thinning. Only one out of 10 petition drives seeking to change the state law met the signature submission deadline of June 1 to qualify for the November ballot. Proposals […]

 Sara Swanson

Beech tree disease ravaging eastern U.S. is now in Michigan

by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) A new invasive threat to Michigan’s beech trees has been found in St. Clair County, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. Beech leaf disease, a fairly new disease that can kill a tree within six to ten years, was discovered by residents in St. Clair County. The leaf […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan abortion-rights ballot measure has 800K signatures, organizer says

by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge) LANSING — Supporters of Michigan’s abortion rights ballot initiative have collected nearly 800,000 signatures — almost double the required number of eligible signatures — ahead of a Monday deadline to qualify for the November ballot, campaign co-chair and Ann Arbor Councilwoman Linh Song announced. Reproductive Freedom for All, a statewide campaign […]

 Sara Swanson

Bethel United Church of Christ Annual Ice Cream Social returns!

submitted by Jacob Mann, Bethel United Church of Christ  Bethel United Church of Christ, located on the corner of Bethel Church Road and Schneider Road, warmly invites you to our annual Ice Cream Social on July 14, 2022, starting at 4:30pm. After a three-year hiatus, we are bringing back a buffet full of delicious food, […]

 Sara Swanson

Volunteers needed for 69th Chicken Broil

Community Resource Center board member Anita Herman will be highlighting different Manchester nonprofits monthly for the Mirror. This month is the Chicken Broil and its need for volunteers!  by Anita Herman As indicated by Jeff Mann (co-chair), it takes several hundred volunteers to generate the Annual Manchester Chicken Broil. Many of these helping hands have already […]

 Sara Swanson

Recycling partnership working to improve residential recycling in Manchester Township

submitted by Shawn Personke, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) has joined the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), The Recycling Partnership, a nonprofit organization that works with communities, companies, and governments to transform recycling, and nearly 100 other Michigan communities to help residents recycle more, better. Starting in […]

 Sara Swanson

2022 Men’s Club Firework display a success! (photos)

Thank you, Manchester Men’s Club, for another spectacular annual Independence Day fireworks show last night. If you watched from somewhere other than Carr Park or missed donating a the gate, you can mail a donation to MANCHESTER MEN’S CLUB, P.O. Box 171, Manchester, MI 48158. All donations collected will go towards next year’s fireworks!