WWRA to host foam collection weekend
submitted by Shawn Personke, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) will partner with the DART Container Corporation and community volunteers to host a #6 foam recycling weekend on August 5, 6, and 7, 2022. DART will deliver a trailer to the WWRA Chelsea/Manchester Road bin site, across from the Chelsea Fairgrounds. Volunteers […]
First monkeypox case identified in a Washtenaw County resident
from Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has identified the first confirmed monkeypox (MPV) case in a Washtenaw County resident. This individual had recently traveled out of state, where they were exposed and developed symptoms. There are no close contacts associated with this case in Washtenaw County. The confirmed case is […]
WCRC roadwork in Manchester & Freedom Township this week
In the Manchester Area, Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing roadwork in Manchester and Freedom Townships this week. In Freedom Township, Rentz Rd between Ellsworth Rd and Waters Rd will have daytime road closures this week for a culvert replacement. Parker Rd between Pleasant Lake Rd and Scio Church Rd (in Freedom Township & Lodi […]
Obituary: John Robert Brick
John Robert Brick, 88, passed away at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital on July 24, 2022. John was born on August 7, 1933 to Peter and Blanche (Kirk) Brick. John was a 1952 graduate of Manchester High School. He then worked 36 years for the U.S. Postal Service in Detroit. He was a long-time member […]
Madilyn Chandler graduates from RIT
Madilyn Chandler of Manchester graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in film and animation. Some 4,300 degrees were conferred in the 2021-2022 academic year at all of RIT’s campuses. RIT’s 137th academic convocation celebration was held in May and featured remarks by Kimberly Bryant, founder of the nonprofit organization Black Girls CODE. RIT, […]
William Stahly graduates from Manchester University
William Stahly of Manchester graduated with a master’s degree in Athletic Training from Manchester University during the May 21 Commencement exercises. Stahly was among more than 260 students who received degrees. Located in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction […]
Letter to the editor: In response to letter about fireworks
July 27, 2022 To the person who wrote [the letter] about Manchester’s Fireworks in last week’s Manchester Mirror, Fireworks are known to be shot off either on the 4th of July or the day before or after. As a rule in each town, there is a designated spot where this takes place, and as a […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING August 15, 2022- 7:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI. The purpose of the hearing […]
Trans teens: We need to be heard, counted. In Michigan, the backlash is harsh
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) A gust of wind blew against Justice Prins’ face as her new black and orange New Balance sneakers pressed into the rubber track, and her arm stretched to reach the baton from the girl running toward her. “You got this,” Prins yelled before she grabbed the baton and bolted 800 […]
More Canada geese — and their poop — make Michigan home. Blame the heat.
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) More Canada geese are becoming full-time Michigan residents, opting to stay in cities over the winter rather than flying in their v-formation further south. Climate change is making Michigan’s winters milder, prompting some Canada geese to skip the trip south and take up residence on golf courses, lawns and parks. […]
