Joe Walsh named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year
If you read the Mirror regularly, you are probably familiar with Joseph Walsh, Manchester Jr./Sr. High School’s and Riverside’s Technology and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Teacher. In May we highlighted the eco-friendly business B.A.A.M. that grew out of his 8th grade STEM class and in June we covered the his new venture Caife […]
Prairie wildflower walk in the Leonard Preserve
Explore the native prairie remnants, both tallgrass and shortgrass, and the rich wildflower diversity that they hold in the Leonard Preserve with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation’s naturalist Shawn Severance this Saturday, July 24 from 10 am to noon. The Leonard Preserve is located just outside of Manchester Village limits at 375 N Union St. […]
Washtenaw County Rescue Plan town hall this Thursday in Freedom Township
Last week Washtenaw County announced that they are gathering resident input on how to use the $71 million the county will receive through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery program. The Board of Commissioners has released a list of potential projects as part of the upcoming Washtenaw County Rescue Plan. They […]
Pop-up COVID vaccine clinics coming to Manchester Manor & Freedom Township Hall
The Washtenaw County Health Department has two upcoming pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics happening in the Manchester area on Wednesday, July 28. These are walk-up clinics; no appointments are needed. COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to everyone 12 years old and older. Those 17 years old or younger must bring a parent or guardian. These […]
Fourth Passport event to focus on the development of rural agriculture around Manchester
Tickets are now available for the fourth event in this brand new summer program, “Passport to Manchester,” co-sponsored by the Manchester Area Historical Society and Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization. This July 24th event will explore how agriculture figured in the development of the Manchester area. Agriculture has long played a sizable role in the […]
Obituary: Leon George Ball
Leon George Ball, Age 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Leon’s family and friends will gather at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel (207 E. Duncan St., Manchester) on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with […]
Workday (with coffee & donuts!) at Sharon Hills Nature Preserve
On Saturday, July 24 from 9:30-11:30 am, Legacy Land Conservancy’s Stewardship Crew will be hosting a workday at Sharon Hills Nature Preserve to remove invasive plant species, primarily Japanese hedge parsley. Register to help at https://form.jotform.com/211865501757055 Coffee and donuts will be provided compliments of Starbucks and Washtenaw Dairy. This is a rain or shine event; […]
Photos: Football team assembling Chicken Broil pits
Last Tuesday the Manchester High School football team helped the community prepare for the Chicken Broil by putting up the pits. All photos courtesy of Chad Duffing.
Affected by flooding? Register with FEMA
from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Washtenaw County residents affected by the severe storms and flooding of June 25 – 26, 2021 may now call or go online to register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Individuals must still register with FEMA, even if they reported damage to local officials or spoke to […]
Michigan juniors take a career readiness test. Most employers ignore it
By Tracie Mauriello (Bridge Michigan) The state spends about $45 per student for juniors to take a career readiness test that few employers consider and even fewer require. That’s $4.4 million a year of taxpayer money that is wasted, said state Rep. John Reilly, R-Oakland Township, a sponsor for a bill to make the WorkKeys test […]
