Trans rights fight returns as wedge in Michigan elections
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) ROCHESTER — Kristi Fleming and six high school girls marched up to a microphone last week to make the case for bathroom regulations. “You’re putting these girls at risk,” Fleming, a parent to one of the girls, told members of the Rochester Community Schools board, where a debate over LGBTQ […]
Farmington Hills’ use of opioid funds to backfill budget prompts AG complaint
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Attorney General office is looking into a complaint that an Oakland County suburb is misusing money intended for drug prevention and treatment. Farmington Hills used $120,000 from its share of the national opioid settlement to backfill its budget for past costs associated with addiction. That’s something not being done in 118 other […]
Time to ban cellphones in Michigan schools? Lawmaker proposes statewide plan
by Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit (Bridge Michigan) Autumn Thomas can see the benefits of a ban on using cellphones during class for some students. But Thomas, a freshman at Detroit’s Martin Luther King Jr. High School, doesn’t think every student needs to adhere to the same restriction. “Not all schools need that rule,” she said. […]
Sharon Mills Park to become contiguous with land purchase
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) announced that it is in the process of purchasing an almost 2-acre parcel of land that will better connect the two portions of Sharon Mills Park, the only County Park in the Manchester area. Currently The Mill and the smaller portion of the park that […]
Do you have a piece of news to share?
by Sara Swanson Do you want to see your event or piece of news in the Mirror? Have you or a relative or a friend opened a new business, won an award, or learned something cool about the history of Manchester? Do you have another piece of news? Is your organization planning an upcoming event? […]
Meet Colleen Schoenfeld, school board candidate
submitted by Colleen Schoenfeld My name is Colleen Schoenfeld and I am running for the Manchester Community School Board in this upcoming November 5 general election. I am taking the opportunity to introduce myself to the community for those I’ve not yet met. I moved to Manchester in 2019 and have two of my three […]
Worth Repeating requesting photos of military members and veterans for window
submitted by Susan Fielder Worth Repeating will be honoring our military men and women. In appreciation for their service their photographs will be displayed in our window beginning November 11, and each will receive a 50% discount on one store item between November 13 through the 16. Please contact (734) 972-5652 or sfielder@umich.edu to send […]
Don’t be alone on Thanksgiving! Chelsea Hospital holding free Thanksgiving meal
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Thanksgiving? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is holding a free Thanksgiving meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital dining […]
Obituary: Aileen Alannah (Murphy) Zsenyuk
Aileen Alannah (Murphy) Zsenyuk passed away on October 23. An Irish celebration of life and luncheon for family and friends will be held on November 9, at noon, at Manchester Mill on the Water, 201 E Main St, Manchester. Aileen was born on August 7, 1936, in Detroit to George Harold Murphy and Ethel Dorothy […]
