Vic Mann to be honored as Washtenaw's 2017 Tree Conservationist of the Year
The 70th Annual Meeting of the Washtenaw County Conservation District will be held Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6:30 pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, located at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road. In addition to a presentation on Washtenaw County Bats and the presentation of the 2017 Conservation Farmer of the Year Award to Frank Rochowiak of […]
Quiet Ann Arbor to include Manchester in campaign to eliminate background music
Quiet Ann Arbor is an organization working toward getting rid of loud background music in restaurants and shops in the Ann Arbor Area to secure a quieter space for community members with hearing deficits, autism, and other populations that may be heavily affected by noise. They are interested in including Manchester in their efforts and […]
What’s your plan? The Manchester Library hosts free estate planning presentation
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Let’s talk estate planning. No, please, don’t run away. We get it. Estate planning isn’t the easiest subject to tackle. It’s all so complicated. Wills. Trusts ...what’s the difference? And there are so many other things you would probably rather do on a Saturday ... such as read the […]
New Year’s resolution to lose weight? MMLB participants have already lost 600 pounds since September!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, MMLB This year’s 2000 Pound Community Challenge (called MMLB) is going great! Sixty-two people have lost nearly 600 pounds lost since September 1, 2017 (596.5 pounds to be exact). This 600 pounds is net loss – so if people have lost and then gained, we are only counting the amount lost […]
2018 Boater Safety Courses announced
Washtenaw county has announced its 2018 boater safety courses: 2/10/18 LRC Michigan Room 4135 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 3/17/18 Dexter Creekside Intermediate 2615 Baker Rd. Dexter, MI 3/24/18 Ypsilanti Recrecation Center 2025 E. Clark Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 3/31/18 LRC Superior Room 4135 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 4/14/18 Whitmore Lake High School Room B124 7430 […]
Letter to the Editor: Update on Ashkay Island
January 2, 2018 Dear Editor: We are the attorneys for Ashkay Island, LLC. Some weeks ago, the Mirror published an article about Ashkay Island and reported a possible controversy with Manchester Township. Ashkay Island is a single family dwelling under the terms and provisions of the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance. It meets all requirements and […]
Letter to the Editor: One plus one is more than two
January 4, 2018 When I was a director of a small department at Chelsea Community Hospital my boss (Maggie Morehouse) taught me one of the best things I ever learned about leadership and life. She said some people lead with an attitude of abundance. Working together, there is enough for everyone. Others lead with an […]
Manchester to host 2018 5HT Farm-to-Table Fabulous Feast
Beginning in 2016 with a street dinner in Chelsea, the 5HealthyTowns Foundation has been holding a Farm-to-Table Fabulous Feast in each of the five communities it serves in order to raise money for the communities’ farmers markets. Last year, it was held in Grass Lake, and this year it will be held in Manchester! Organizers […]
Manchester Fire Department trains to respond during active shooter situation
In 1999, twelve students and one teacher died at during the Columbine High School shooting. At that time, EMS and fire fighters would stand by away from the scene until the suspect was incapacitated and the police department cleared each room of the building. This could, and in the case of Columbine did, take several […]
Ladies Society's 5th Annual Chocolate Potluck
Are you a fan of chocolate? Are you a woman? This event is for you! The Manchester Ladies Society is preparing to hold their 5th Annual All-Chocolate potluck on January 20th, 2018 at 2 pm at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 501 Ann Arbor St on the lower level (parking in rear). All […]
