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Updates from the staff of the Mirror

 Sara Swanson

Calendar for July 13th–19th, 2015

The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Each Monday we will highlight activities that are coming up during the week. […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Manchester Township Planning Commission Failing to Protect Constituents

To the Manchester Township Board and residents, Approximately one-quarter of the land in Manchester Township has been leased to allow oil drilling. The Stewards of Western Washtenaw have asked the Manchester Township Board to pass a moratorium on oil and gas drilling to allow time to enact ordinances to mitigate pollution. A moratorium would give […]

 Sara Swanson

Sheriff’s Office Summary for June 26 – July 2, 2015

Deputies responded to 41 Calls for Service in Manchester Village: Deputies responded to NO alarms. NO vehicle crashes occurred. Deputies responded to NO requests for Medical Assistance in the Village. Deputies sought Ordinance compliance from Village residents/property owners in 15 locations. Suspicious Situations were reported in the 400Blk of E. Main and Main near Adrian […]

 Sara Swanson

Calendar for July 6th – July 12th, 2015

The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Each Monday we will highlight activities that are coming up during the week. […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Family Grateful for Community Support After Tornado

Editor’s Note: As many may already know, the Diuble family’s home was one of the houses struck by the tornado last Monday night. Angela Diuble asked us to convey her thanks to the community for the support they’ve received this week June 28, 2015 We are grateful for everyone’s help and offers of help in our […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Crain’s Detroit Business Article about Manchester Wellness Center Gets Lots of the Story Right and Some of the Story Wrong

June 26, 2015 Did you see the piece about CWF’s Wellness Centers in Crain’s Detroit Business? It’s really exciting for us to have others paying attention to the work we’re doing. It spreads our message that prevention is key. And, even if you have health problems, you can improve your level of function so you […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – July & August 2015

The July/August 2015 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download here: July-August Trumpeter 2015

 Sara Swanson

Sheriff’s Office Summary for June 12 – 24, 2015

June 12th – 18th, 2015 Deputies responded to 39 Calls for Service in Manchester Village Deputies responded to no alarms. A vehicle crashes occurred at Riverside/Duncan Sts. Deputies responded to 2 requests for Medical Assistance in the Village. Deputies sought Ordinance compliance from Village residents/property owners in 14 locations. A Suspicious Situation was reported in the […]

 Fritz Swanson

Calendar for June 29th – July 5th, 2015

The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Each Monday we will highlight activities that are coming up during the week. […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Something Needs to be Done About Manchester’s Vacant Storefronts

June 18, 2015 To whom it may concern, Myself and many residents in the Manchester community have expressed concern over the numerous vacant downtown buildings. Many of the storefronts do not have a “for rent” or “for sale” sign in their windows. Why? What can be done about these blighted buildings? Our town desperately needs […]