Michigan residents say they oppose uncertified teachers leading classrooms
by Alexandra Schmidt (Bridge) In an era where education policy can be divisive, Michigan residents overwhelmingly agree on one thing: They want trained, certified teachers leading school classrooms. A large majority say they are skeptical that long-term substitute teachers who currently are in charge of thousands of Michigan classrooms can provide a quality education for […]
Five things to know as Michigan lawmakers kick-start state budget process
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature wrapped up a bitter nine-month budget fight in December, with a deal that restored more than half of her $1 billion in line-item vetoes but included no new money to fix the state’s roads. A month later, they’re getting ready […]
Guiding Good Choices parent workshops
Parents, are you interested in creating a deeper bond with your youth? Do you want to raise strong, resilient children and help empower the youth in your life? The Manchester United Methodist Church and SRSLY Manchester are partnering to offer free Guiding Good Choices Parent Workshops on five Wednesday evenings, starting February 5. The two-hour […]
WCRC introduces Chat with the Road Commission
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced, Chat with the Road Commission, a new opportunity for the public to engage with WCRC leadership. It is an informal drop-in period from 11:45 am – 12:45 pm on the first and third Tuesdays of the month before their regular board meetings. Road commission leadership will be available during […]
January 2020 Student of the Month, Lee Blumenauer
The Manchester Community School Foundation’s January 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Lee Blumenauer. Lee is the son of Dan and Denise Blumenauer. Lee is the Secretary of the Class of 2020, a Link Crew Mentor and a member of the MHS Future Farmers of America. He is an active member of […]
Join the Manchester Mirror Community Reporter Corps
Would you like to help expand coverage of township issues in the Manchester Mirror? Join the Manchester Mirror Community Reporter Corps! Within the Manchester Mirror coverage area are four townships, the village, and the school board. That’s six units of government meeting (at least) monthly, as well as a wide array of committees, commissions, and […]
Get ready for the Chocolate Potluck!
The Manchester Ladies Society is preparing to hold its seventh Annual Chocolate potluck on January 25th at 1 pm at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 501 Ann Arbor St on the lower level (parking in rear). All women and girls are invited. This event is FREE and is just for fun; it […]
Michigan’s brain drain is back, as best and brightest leave state
By Mike Wilkinson When it comes to population, Michigan is no longer a rarity – a state losing population while every other one is gaining it. The state has gained residents since bottoming out in 2009 after five straight years of decline. But recovery has been tepid and from July 2018 to July 2019, the […]
Michigan Republican pushes to deregulate health care. Some hospitals call foul.
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) Republican legislation in the Michigan Senate raises a basic question: What is the proper role of state government in regulating health care? Introduced in December, the seven-bill package would lessen state oversight over dozens of hospitals and strip regulation over a range of issues, from the number of psychiatric beds to oversight of […]
