Washtenaw County Public Health is encouraging smokers to quit
The 2017 Great American Smokeout was Thursday, Nov. 16. Washtenaw County Public Health is celebrating by encouraging smokers to quit, make a plan to quit, or reach out for support to quit. The Michigan Tobacco Quitline can help smokers take steps towards quitting – and towards improving their current and future health. Tobacco use remains […]
Perceived barriers to going vegetarian—and what you can do about them
by Nikki Flynn Originally published by University of Michigan School of Public Health, reprinted with permission. If you are considering a plant-based or vegetarian diet, you might be concerned about the added costs this lifestyle could present or your ability to get enough protein. However, as I learned this summer from a dedicated vegetarian food pantry customer, […]
Manchester Middle School/ High School 2017-2018 first marking period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Bargardi, Dominic D Brickley, Derek R Cecconie, Cozette J Clark, Alexander M Davila, Alyssa J Derheim, Paul W Ebersberger, Taylor A Fulps, Madison A Grebe, Joseph A Heisey, Catherine F Hofmann, Stefan F Kominars, Samantha R McKenzie, Bria G Penberthy, Emily A Pierce, Claudia G Radcliff, Noah G Riske, Jason M […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township adopts Resolution 17-03
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION #17-03 TO WAIVE THE PENALY FOR LATE FILING OF PROPERTY TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT WHEREAS, Michigan PA 415 of 1994 requires the filing of a Property Transfer Affidavit when property ownership is transferred and provides for a penalty if that document is not filed on a timely bases; and WHEREAS, the act allows local […]
Crazy Ca$h is happening one more year!
Because of renovations planned for the Borek-Jennings Legacy Event Center that will make it impossible to hold Kiwanis' Crazy Cash there, organizers searched for local venue large enough to hold it. Failing to find one, they nearly made the decision to not hold Crazy Cash this year. But last week they received the news that Borek-Jennings […]
Election results
Last Tuesday, voters turned out at the polls throughout the county to vote on multiple proposals. While overall voter turnout in Washtenaw County was about 18.5%, Manchester (township including village) had about 21% turnout (820 voters), Freedom had about 23% turnout (277 voters), Sharon had about 27% turnout (405 voters) and Bridgewater had about 20% […]
Wednesday deadline to register for Christmas in the Village contests
Christmas in the Village will be happening the first weekend in December again this year and will feature the return of well-loved events like the craft shows, Co-op Preschool chili cookout, Kiwanis Lunch with Santa, and the lighted parade, as well as some brand new events like an outdoor house decorating contest, downtown business window […]
Twentieth Century Club offering scholarship to adult women who want to take a class or learn a new skill
The Twentieth Century Club is once again offering an enlightenment scholarship for adult women this year. The scholarship’s purpose is to assist women in the community with “education to enlighten their lives,” to promote life-long learning, and to encourage women to pursue new knowledge and develop new skills throughout their lives. Adult women, 25 years […]
Announcement: Look who is 40!
Happy 40th birthday! With lots of love, Jessica, Oliver and Henry. Do you have something you want to announce or congratulate? We run birth, engagement, marriage, anniversary, birthday, retirement and graduation announcements and congratulations for $10 per announcement. This can include a photo and runs one week, both online and in print. Email themanchestermirror@gmail.com or mail photo & […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis 2-Nov-17
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 2-Nov-17 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Five Board members were present (quorum) with 7 public in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 5-Oct-17 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the […]
