What is “Bridge Michigan” and why is it in the Mirror?
by Sara Swanson The Mirror received a question from a reader last week and based on the rule of thumb that if one reader asks, at least ten others are probably wondering the same thing, we are answering it here! In relation to Bridge Michigan found next to the bylines in the state news section of […]
Michigan’s largest public companies raising prices to fuel earnings growth
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Buyers hoping to get in line to order Ford Motor Company’s popular all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup learned this week the price of the base model is going up 17.5 percent. The automaker blames inflation for rising costs, like the extra $4 billion it is spending on commodities like steel and aluminum. […]
CDC loosens COVID rules with new onus on people, not schools, businesses
by Robin Erb , Mike Wilkinson, & Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) The Biden administration further relaxed guidelines Thursday for controlling the spread of COVID, moving away from quarantines, social distancing and other security staples of the pandemic. And in a turn that could have implications for Michigan schools as they begin a new year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Invasive spotted lanternfly arrives in Michigan: bad news for wine lovers
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan has joined a growing list of states infected with an invasive fly that has already damaged crops on the east coast and parts of the Midwest and now threatens the state’s wine growers and fruit farmers. The spotted lanternfly, native to eastern Asia, has been detected near a wastewater […]
WCSO: Scammers pretending to be police officers
submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that our office will never contact you demanding payment for an outstanding warrant. If you receive one of these calls, it is a scam and you should hang up immediately. Recently, we have received several calls for service involving law enforcement […]
County holding Henry Ford–focused open house at Sharon Mills
Interested in local history? The county will be holding an open house at Sharon Mills on Sunday, August 28, from 1 to 4pm. Learn about the mill’s varied uses over time, with a focus on Henry Ford’s influence. A docent will be present to share information, answer questions, and demonstrate the operation of the […]
August 2022 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens Last month was way below average in rainfall, which made keeping things watered really difficult. Typically, the Ann Arbor area gets a little more than 3.5 inches of rain in July. This year, Ann Arbor got about 1.5 inches. That wouldn’t be too […]
MUMC Outdoor Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
This August, Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St, is again hosting Outdoor Movie Nights! For three weeks, they’ll be showing free family-friendly movies on a big screen in their parking lot, behind the church, next to Klager Elementary. The second movie in the series is Sony’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2016), […]
Obituary: Helen G. Popkey
Helen Gertrude Popkey, 91, of Manchester passed away August 11, 2022, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Helen’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 3pm – 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 11am with visitation at 10am until […]
WCRC this week
In Manchester Township, Herman Rd between Deer Valley Ln and Grossman Rd will continue to have intermittent lane closures this week for drainage improvements. Additionally, Van Tuyle Rd between US-12 and Lemm Rd will have daytime road closures this week for a culvert replacement. Unpaved local roads throughout Bridgewater Township will continue to have a […]
