Photos: Christmas Eve in the fog
submitted by Linda Mussio Even in the fog, Manchester’s Xmas Eve was pretty with the luminaries and decorations!
Michigan has a new way to fight climate change: Energy from cow poop and urine
by Keith Schneider (Circle of Blue/Bridge Michigan) HARTFORD – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to generate all of Michigan’s energy from renewable sources by 2040 is meant to limit climate change gases. It also has consequences for improving or damaging the state’s waters. Replacing polluting fossil fuel plants with cleaner energy sources would limit oil pipeline […]
‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents
by Hannah Norman, KFF Health News (Bridge Michigan) Bill Eisenman has always fished. “Growing up, we ate whatever we caught — catfish, carp, freshwater drum,” he said. “That was the only real source of fish in our diet as a family, and we ate a lot of it.” Today, a branch of the Rouge River […]
Warmer temperatures force Michigan ski resorts to make more snow
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The lack of snowfall and unusually warm temperatures have ski resorts across the state working overtime this winter to ensure they have enough snow for people to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and other cold-weather activities. The conditions have forced resorts to pause operations, close some slopes or make dramatic changes […]
Merry Christmas and thank you from the Manchester Mirror
from Marsha Chartrand, Sara Swanson, and Fritz Swanson Thank you to our 2023 donors: Robin Smith, Anne, Colleen Schoenfeld, Sammie Martin, Carol Wotring, Mark Ball, Evan Clark, Michael J Ebersole, Gary Corwin, Kathleen McNeely, Della Smith, Jeff White, Linda Breight, Virginia Johnson, Julie Kruse, Patricia Bermon, Matt Callow, Laurie D Brewis, Howard Girbach, Adam Douglas, […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling hosts Manchester Mayhem 2023
submitted by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On December 3, 534 wrestlers from across our area came to Manchester’s home tournament to put it all out on the mats. With the help of more than 50 volunteers, including 10 referees who are current or former Manchester wrestlers/coaches, the day was a resounding success! Our varsity wrestlers were […]
MDL hosting free showing of ‘Wonka‘ at Clinton Theater
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host a special showing of Wonka at Clinton Theater on Thursday, December 28. The Clinton Theater is located at 132 W Michigan Ave in Clinton. Doors open at 6pm, and the movie will begin promptly at 7pm. The first 50 guests to arrive will […]
New Year Birding Hike in the Leonard Preserve
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of our local birds along the River Raisin with a birding hike in the Leonard Preserve on Saturday, January 6, 2024, led by Kelsey Dehring of […]
Lions Club International Peace Poster Competition: Update
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld We reported in November that the Lions Club of Manchester awarded local Manchester student Madeline Zahner first place in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest and that Madeline would go on to compete at Lions district level and then if selected, on to state competition. Manchester’s very own Madeline did […]
Manchester District Library holiday hours
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Saturday, December 23, through Monday, December 25. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, December 26. MDL will also close for the New Year holiday from Saturday, December 30, through Monday, January 1. Regular hours will […]
