Too few farmers are curbing pollution in Lake Erie
by Kelly House (Bridge) WALDRON—The greenery peeked through a fresh blanket of snow on Jay Williams’ farm. Over the past few winters, Williams has added a variety of cover crops across his 1,350-acre operation near the Ohio border. There are peas, oats and radishes rising from soil that used to lay fallow through the cold-weather months. […]
Michigan GOP: No transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Critics: Shame on you.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Republicans in Michigan and other states are pushing to limit transgender students from joining high school sports teams, making the minority group the latest target in a national fight against expanding LGBT rights. Legislation introduced this week by Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, would require Michigan districts to only allow […]
Michigan COVID cases rising, but vaccines make surge in deaths less likely
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Even with coronavirus cases rising again in Michigan, the rollout of the vaccines appears to be paying off, as fewer older residents contract COVID-19, a Bridge Michigan analysis shows. That could result in far fewer deaths because those 60 and older have far higher mortality rates from COVID-19. “No doubt, we’re seeing […]
Gretchen Whitmer signs COVID spending, vetoes help for Michigan businesses
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a major new COVID-19 spending plan but vetoed $652 million in proposals from the Republican-led Legislature and rejected a bill that would limit her pandemic powers. Whitmer’s signature will authorize the state to spend at least $2.3 billion of the roughly […]
Acorn vendor of the week: DawnBreaker Coffee
The Manchester Mirror is planning a series of articles to introduce the many vendors at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to the community. Each week a different vendor will be featured, to highlight the wide variety of offerings at our local Market, both now and in the future. Watch for this regular feature to learn […]
Kevin Ernst, Lee Blumenauer, Donna Jedele recognized for their Fair work
submitted by Cindy Radak, Saline Community Fair The 136th Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (MAFE) convention was held virtually this year. During the convention, outstanding individuals were recognized for their service to their communities, fairs, and the state. One of the awards given was the MAFE Heritage Award, which highlights a volunteer’s commitment to […]
Manchester resident receives St. Joe’s Chelsea’s 5,000th COVID-19 Vaccine
submitted by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea On March 3, St. Joe’s Chelsea administered its 5,000th COVID-19 vaccine, less than three months after the first vaccination at the hospital. Mary Gullett, a 72-year-old from Manchester, was the excited recipient. “I feel very fortunate to have received a vaccination appointment, and to be a milestone vaccine recipient […]
Need help with Easter fun? Let the Pistol Prodigies help you.
submitted by Scott & Lisa Poet, head coaches of Pistol Prodigies Easter Egg Hunts are a great way to have fun at Easter. The Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team, a local 501(c)3 non-profit, can help you this year. The Pistol Prodigies are selling “Bunny Baskets” of candy-filled Easter Eggs that include a letter […]
March 2021 Student of the Month, Madison Vogel
submitted by Manchester High School Our March 2020 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Madison Vogel. Madison is the daughter of Brian and Julie Vogel. She has been involved in the National Honor Society for two years and is currently the treasurer for the club. Madison enjoys field hockey […]
March 2021 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens Looking at the long-term weather forecasts from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, it would seem that we are going to get an early spring, and possibly not much in the way of true spring-like weather (one of those years when we […]
