As youth mental health crisis rages, Michigan schools work to bolster students’ sense of connection
by Eleanore Catolico (Bridge Michigan) This story was reported and published in partnership with MindSite News, a new nonprofit digital publication that reports on mental health. The bell rang a little after a gloomy dawn. As a trickle of A.P. Spanish students settled into their wooden desks, teacher Zachary Daniels powered up his smartboard. Behind him, […]
Facing teacher shortage, Michigan may ease path for out-of-state educators
by Tracie Mauriello (Bridge Michigan) Experienced educators from other states could soon teach in Michigan without having to pass the state certification exam. Under proposed reciprocity legislation, people with three years classroom experience elsewhere would no longer have to take the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in order to start teaching in the state. And […]
Manchester High School new principal announced
Last week Manchester Community Schools announced the hiring of a new Jr./Sr. High School principal. In a letter to families, MCS superintendent Brad Bezeau stated, “It is with great excitement that we announce the hiring of Ms. Wendy Bridges as the new Principal of Manchester Jr./Sr. High School. Wendy joins us from Wayne High School […]
Free culinary classes at Acorn
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café is offering free monthly culinary classes taught by Chef Keegan Rodgers from The Lakehouse Bakery. The classes are located inside Acorn located at 455 W. Main St. Next up is Perfect Picnic on Friday, June 10, at 6pm. Learn fresh ideas on this summer favorite! Please email farmersmarket48158@gmail.com to attend. Future […]
Two summer hikes in Clark & Avis Spike Preserve
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be hosting two nature hikes in Clark & Avis Spike Preserve located at 18700 Grass Lake Rd in Sharon Township on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Both hikes will be led by naturalist Elle Bogle. The first hike is a Sunrise Nature Hike from 8:30 to 10am. As spring moves into summer, […]
CRC/MACC Golf Outing canceled
The 2022 CRC/MACC Golf Outing committee consisting of Laura Seyfried, Barry Allen, Cindy Clark, and Ray Berg announced that with regret they have decided to cancel the Golf Outing that was scheduled for Saturday, June 11, due to lack of participation. They stated, “As of the registration due date (June 1) only two teams had […]
Stay tuned for articles about Michigan music!
by Steve Girbach Recently, I heard that the Manchester Mirror was looking for individuals to write articles on topics that interested them and that may pique the interest of others, ideally with a local focus. So, I reached out and asked if there might be any interest in Michigan music subjects. When possible, Manchester-rooted, but […]
Pistol Prodigies Compete at SASP Regional
by Scott and Lisa Poet, Head Coaches — Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team The Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team earned 13 medals at the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) Great Lakes Regional Match, held in Brooklyn, Michigan, May 20–22, 2022. The team’s 17 members, all of whom hail from Washtenaw County, […]
Meet the MDL board: Gary Seguin, Manchester Township
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]
One-day bike, walk, or run event fundraiser in Chelsea to raise money for SRSLY
submitted by Alex Duranczyk, SRSLY SRSLY Coalition and Chelsea Hospital are coming together to host Pedal for Prevention, a special one-day event to kick off the summer season and to help support teens struggling with substance abuse. The event will be held from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 11, beginning at the Lyndon Township […]
