The more things change…
Discovered and submitted by Theresa Herron We’re not so different from our forbearers… On April 23, 1914, the Manchester Enterprise published the following: “The nerve racking noise made by children coasting on the cement walks with iron wheel express wagons, which has cursed the ladies who love to take a nap on summer afternoons will be increased this […]
Editorial: Voting, so much more than an obligation
The Manchester Mirror takes no position on the issue being discussed. Editorials are by local leaders or experts with specific knowledge of a topic and may contain opinions. Views expressed in any editorial are always exclusively those of the author. by Theresa Herron (This is adapted from the presentation given this summer at the Manchester Community Fair, […]
August staff picks of new books at the Manchester District Library
This month’s staff recommendations of some of the newest books at Manchester District Library will let you complete your summer reading quota over the holiday weekend. Happy reading! Donna Kittel: The Island House by Nancy Thayer The setting is Nantucket, beautifully described, and deals with college relationships and how they change throughout the years, including how “families” are […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – September 2016
The September 2016 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download here: SEPTEMBER TRUMPETER NEWSLETTER 2016
Letter to the Editor: Senior noon meals to resume
August, 13,2016 To the Editor: The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., is excited to announce that our noon meals are set to resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Emanuel UCC located on Main Street in Manchester. Drive around to the parking lot behind the church. Enter through the canopied door, down a short […]
Canoe & kayak safety tips from Sheriff’s Office
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office wants those on the waterways to have a safe and enjoyable day on their canoes and kayaks. Before you go paddling this summer, there are some important things you should know to keep yourself safe. Canoeing and kayaking are a lot of fun, but if you don’t know the dangers, […]
Manchester District Library Staff Picks for July of the New Books
by the Manchester District Library staff Donna Kittel: Title: The Emperor’s Revenge, a novel of the Oregon Files Author: Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison This is an action adventure novel with several sub-plots interwoven throughout the book. Of course it all comes together, perhaps a little too quickly, at the end. Be sure to look for […]
Manchester District Library adds lots of Graphic Novels to it’s collection!
submitted by Mireille Prusak The Manchester District Library is pleased to announce it recently added more than 50 new titles to its popular Graphic Novel collection. According to Publishers Weekly, graphic novels are the one of the fastest growing categories in library collections. Their popularity continues to grow as they evolve from just superheroes—though these […]
New titles in the Manchester District Library for June
submitted by Mireille Prusak Here’s just a sampling of the many new titles added to the Library’s collection in the month of June. BOOKS: Pumpkinflowers: A Soldier’s Story by Matti Friedman: Award-winning writer Friedman re-creates the harrowing experience of a band of young Israeli soldiers charged with holding a remote outpost, a task that would change them […]
Letter to the Editor: Wandering tax bill returned to Township Office
6/17/2016 Good Afternoon, I wanted to share an ‘odd’ thing that happened here at the Treasurer’s Office last week. A tax bill was just returned to us through the US Postal Service labeled ‘undeliverable;’ the original post mark was 12/01/2015. This bill has been wandering around for 5 months and never made it to the […]
