Sara Swanson

Chief Justice Cavanagh and Justice Hood announce campaigns for Michigan Supreme Court

Editor’s note: the Manchester Mirror does not endorse candidates. We will publish one press release per candidate announcing their candidacy as well as upcoming event articles for non-fundraising meet-the-candidate campaign events being held in the Manchester area. Read our complete Elections/Candidate Policy for more information. submitted by Megan Crane, finance director for both campaigns Current […]

 Sara Swanson

Two cases of measles reported in Washtenaw County

submitted by Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, Washtenaw County Health Department  Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting two cases of measles in Washtenaw County unvaccinated individuals and exposure locations related to these cases. The Health Department is continuing to work closely with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Wayne County Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services to investigate the situation and prevent additional cases. […]

 Sara Swanson

WCRC: Work extended on Pleasant Lake Rd

submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission has extended the intermittent lane closure on Pleasant Lake Rd between Esch Rd and Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township for shoulder work by seven days. The work, which started on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, is now expected to take eight days. However, all dates […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

FREEDOM TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 56 DATA CENTER MORITORIUM EFFECTIVE DATE: March 18, 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE BY AUTHORITY GRANTED UNDER PA 246 OF 1945, AS AMENDED, BY PLACING A MORITORIUM ON APPLICATIONS FOR AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL GRADE DATA CENTERS IN THE TOWNSHIP FOR […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan synagogue attack: FBI investigating as ‘targeted act of violence’

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here . by Kelly House, Robin Erb and Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan WEST BLOOMFIELD — The suspect is dead and no congregants […]

 Sara Swanson

Enbridge, Line 5 foes argue tunnel plan before Michigan Supreme Court

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here . by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan  In a packed courtroom in Lansing, lawyers for Enbridge Energy and its critics debated before Michigan’s […]

 Sara Swanson

Stoneflies or leafhoppers: Which could become the official state insect?

By JUSTIN FOX CLAUSEN, Capital News Service Two insects are under consideration as the official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The topic of a state insect has been bugging Michigan for years. The state is one of two without an official insect, alongside Iowa. The earliest recorded effort at […]

 Sara Swanson

Photo: Sunny Sunday in downtown Manchester

 Sara Swanson

Manchester School District real estate — a year in review

submitted by Jeff Roth, Arbor Advising What were the trends through the end of last year for single-family homes in the Manchester School District? New listings were down for the year. Pending sales were down. Closed sales were down. Days on market were up. Median sales prices were down. Keep in mind, the data set […]

 Sara Swanson

WCCD holding agricultural-plastics recycling-collection event

submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District  The Washtenaw County Conservation District and Transition to Organic Partnership Program are hosting an agricultural plastic-recycling collection Monday, April 13, 2026, from 9am to 12pm, at the Washtenaw Food Hub. Participants must register a time slot to participate. For more event details please visit our registration page: https://washtenawcd.org/events/agricultural-plastics-recycling-collection-event Prefer […]