Enjoy a better life with kidney disease in no-cost virtual workshop series
submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan If you are living with chronic kidney disease or you care for someone with kidney disease, consider taking an upcoming Kidney Personal Action Toward Health (KPATH) workshop presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Offered at no cost to participants, the eight-week online workshop features a […]
5 Healthy Towns invites community to demos, adds new content to OneBigConnection.org
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and our partners are pleased to invite you to a 30-minute webinar to learn more about OneBigConnection.org (OBC) and how area residents and community organizations can take advantage of what One Big Connection has to offer. The site now includes a new feature; events […]
First case of hantavirus in Michigan found in Washtenaw
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Washtenaw County Health Department are investigating the first confirmed human case of Sin Nombre hantavirus detected in Michigan. An adult female in Washtenaw County was recently hospitalized with a serious pulmonary illness from Sin Nombre hantavirus. The individual was likely exposed when cleaning an […]
Manchester area road work this week
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in 3 of the 4 townships this week. In Freedom Township: Beginning Wednesday, June 16th and running through June 23rd, Pleasant Lake Road between Schneider Road and Steinbach Road will have lane closures for resurfacing. In Manchester Township: Beginning Monday this week, Buss Road between […]
Obituary: Holly Noel Getty
Holly Noel Getty, 32, of Manchester passed away peacefully, at home, with her loving husband at her side and her family close by on Friday, June 11, 2021. Holly’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 4 – 8 pm, and Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 10 – 11 am at the […]
Madelyn Harris honored for writing excellence at SVSU
The University Writing Program at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) celebrated the writing achievements of student writers with 2021 University Writing awards. Five SVSU students were recognized with Robert S.P. Yien First Year Writing Awards, which showcase outstanding work by first year composition students in ENGL 080 and 111. Papers are judged by a committee […]
Heather Jones receives Master of Health Administration
Heather Jones from Manchester, MI, graduated with a Master of Health Administration from the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University. More than 4,800 students graduated with bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for spring semester 2021. Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where […]
Ava Sharrow-Ducsay named to the Alma College Winter 2021 Dean’s List
Alma College has released the Dean’s List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2021 Winter Term. Ava Sharrow-Ducsay of Manchester was among those named to the Dean’s List. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight […]
Photos: MHS Wizard of Oz
The Manchester Thespian Society put on a production of The Wizard of Oz, Saturday, June 5th. Due to the pandemic restrictions, the production was streamed virtually for audience members to watch remotely. Advisor Jared Throneberry stated, “This was the most challenging production in my career, for sure!” Senior, Jacob Mann who played Tinman added that […]
Meet our intern, Julia Forrest
This summer, University of Michigan student Julia Forrest will be interning with the Manchester Mirror! Originally from Hawai’i, she grew up on the island of O’ahu where she fell in love with journalism through her high school broadcast media program. She was previously a writer for the Michigan Daily. Julia is a rising Junior at […]
