Sara Swanson

Manchester rolls past East Jackson, 48-7

by Tyler Scott The Trojans just weren’t going to get their first win this time around. The Flying Dutchmen jumped out to a big lead in the early stages of a 48-7 win over East Jackson (0-4, 0-3 in Cascades Conference competition) at Manchester Friday. The first quarter was like a highlight reel, featuring touchdowns […]

 Sara Swanson

Thursday’s canoe sprint race results

Immediately following the River Raisin Riverfront Park dedication ceremony during Third Thursday last week, Manchester Canoe Race organizers held a sprint race to inaugurate the boat launch. They were unable to hold sprint races last spring during the canoe race because of rain, so they even had trophies available for last Thursday’s event. Pattie McCabe […]

 Sara Swanson

Local tour’s bus driver recognized by Firekeepers’ Casino

The Friends of Manchester casino group was pleasantly surprised when they arrived at Firekeepers’ Casino this month. Their bus driver, Mark Seibert, was selected as the casino’s “Driver of the Month,” receiving a framed certificate, a nice gift, and some cash money. Every other month, the Friends of Manchester group climbs aboard the Getaway Tours […]

 Sara Swanson

New program launched aimed at Washtenaw County caregivers

submitted by Rachael Dawson-Baglien Currently in the United States, 1 in 11 persons are age 65 and older, by 2050 that number will increase to 1 in 6. With this exponential growth comes an increased need for caregivers. Ahead of the Curve is an innovative new web-based program by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Not all property rentals

September 21, 2019 The situation as described in the 9-16-2019 Manchester Mirror [letter to the editor] by the Happy Hallow residents on Pleasant Lake in Freedom Township, does not apply to all property rentals, of which there are hundreds of them in Michigan.  I have seen dangerous, rude, drunk, and obnoxious behaviors by lake residents […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Village of Manchester

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Village of Manchester

  PUBLIC NOTICE-SEEKING CITIZENS TO SERVE ON VILLAGE COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES The Manchester Village Council is looking for residents to serve on the Village Planning Commission, the Village Parks Commission and the Downtown Development Authority. Individuals interested in applying should submit a letter of interest and a resume to the Manchester Village offices, P.O. Box […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Manchester Township

PUBLIC NOTICE: Manchester Township will be holding an information session regarding the proposed Watkins Lake State Park to Village of Manchester Trail on October 10, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, 275 Macomb Street, Manchester, Michigan.  A short presentation will take place at 6:00, followed by an open question and […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Manchester Township

NOTICE OF ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF the Township of Manchester: NOTIClE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019 FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON two (2) MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PROPOSALS (SEE BELOW FOR SUMMARY). For complete proposal language visit: www.ewashtenaw.org/government/clerk_register/elections PRECINCTS […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Manchester Township

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, November 5, 2019 THE TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP MENTIONED ABOVE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector in the township of Manchester in the state of Michigan who is not already registered, may register to vote at […]