Statement from Manchester Township Board regarding Ashkay Island, LLC
The following statement was submitted to The Mirror by the Manchester Township Board on October 27, 2020: October 26, 2020 Over the past several years, the reoccurring issue of AshKay Island, LLC, which operates a commercial private island vacation resort located on Iron Mill Pond in Manchester Township, has come before the Township Board. It […]
November 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens November is definitely a time for crazy weather in Michigan, and yesterday was no exception! This week will prove that we never can really know what to expect in the way of weather in Southeast Michigan. We will go from snow squalls yesterday […]
Caramel apples and pumpkin bowling (photos)
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen Although circumstances required modifications, Manchester’s kids were able to participate in the long-standing tradition of free caramel apples on Halloween and the newer tradition of pumpkin bowling Saturday afternoon outside of Acorn Farmers Market and Café.
Washtenaw County prepared for election day
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Clerk/Register of Deeds Washtenaw County election administrators, poll workers, and public safety officials are prepared for Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Polling locations will be open to voters from 7 am – 8 pm. Washtenaw County Administrator Gregory Dill states, “I am confident the appropriate resources have been […]
WCSO on election integrity, polling location safety, and community safety post-election
from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Many members of our community, including our local faith leaders, have expressed reasonable unease and vulnerability in connection with the upcoming election and its potential aftermath. Much of the concern is in response to the seemingly increased level of vitriol, threats of violence, and division we have observed throughout our […]
Michigan retailers worry COVID spike will keep customers away. Again.
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) Bright-red cardinals herald the holiday season at Sass in downtown Adrian, where a new line of pottery, tableware and wall art soon will fill displays in the gift shop. Owner Diane Rauser said she invested in the boxes of inventory because cardinals were her mother’s favorite bird, and they “brighten my […]
Michigan hospitals turn to $15 minimum wage to fill job openings
By Paula Gardner, Robin Erb (Bridge) Thousands of Michigan’s lowest-paid hospital workers received pay increases this month when two of the state’s largest hospital systems set a new $15 per hour minimum wage, a nod to increased competition for entry-level workers as the state faces a resurgence in COVID-19 and hospitalizations. The move “is a […]
COVID outbreaks slowing at Michigan K-12 schools, dropping at colleges
By Ron French (Bridge) Coronavirus outbreaks in Michigan K-12 schools continue to rise, but at a slower rate, according to a state report released October 25. On college campuses, active outbreaks dropped this past week, with only the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor recording a significant rise in cases, according to the Michigan Department […]
Ruth VanBogelen selected as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation’s Champion of Wellness Lifetime Achievement Award winner
This spring, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation asked for nominations of individuals from all five towns from which one Champion of Wellness Lifetime Achievement Award winner would be selected. Ruth VanBogelen from Manchester was nominated along with Dawn Cuddie from Grass Lake, Joe DeBoe from Grass Lake, Annie Lavergne from Grass Lake, Dr. Gary Manard from […]
Broadband Task Force offers update on achieving broadband equity by 2022
submitted by Broadband Task Force At the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working Session meeting last evening, the Broadband Task Force provided an update on their work to bridge the digital divide in our rural townships. Chair of the Task Force and Sharon Township resident Barb Fuller stated the following in her opening remarks, “You […]
