Bringing a fresh new vibe to Main Street
by Marsha Chartrand As the owner of Exhale Yoga for the past seven years, Anna Deevers will again have a consistent spot for her classes and, just as exciting, she is combining it with a new endeavor, Millie’s Coffeehouse, with a lifelong friend as her silent partner. Deevers is bringing a “family-owned, family-style“ atmosphere to […]
Vacant building ordinance to be examined by Village Council
by Marsha Chartrand Almost five years ago, in August 2017, the Manchester DDA and Village Council began exploring the idea of an ordinance to regulate unoccupied buildings in the downtown area, some of which had been vacant for several years at the time. At that time, the village was unable to garner adequate support from […]
Gravel Mining – A community information event
submitted by Carol Westfall Over 150 concerned citizens participated in an important community event on Saturday, July 23 at the UAW Hall — Local 1284 in Chelsea. Hosted by Sharon Preservation Society, the event educated Sharon Township and area residents about the serious impacts of sand and gravel mining, including the impact of Senate Bills […]
Manchester Church gives away gas vouchers
by Melissa Kennedy As gas prices continue to put stress on our wallets and budgets, one church community in Manchester is working to provide some welcome relief. The Manchester Community Bible Church at 8400 Sharon Hollow Rd, led by Pastor Ron Clark, partnered with the Manchester Marathon gas station to give away one hundred $50 […]
Meet the MDL board: Alex McKay, Freedom Township
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]
Volunteer spotlight — Food fare at the fair
Community Resource Center board member Anita Herman will be highlighting different Manchester nonprofits for the Mirror. This article is highlighting the snack shack and its need for volunteers! by Anita Herman Every summer, local residents look forward to the Manchester Community Fair and all of the fun things it has to offer. Folks come from […]
WCSO June 2022 report of police services in the village
During the month of June there were 170 calls for service. During this time 92 traffic stops were made, resulting in 14 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On June 18, a collaboration deputy was dispatched to the 400 block of Adrian Street for a report of a larceny from building. […]
First monkeypox case identified in a Washtenaw County resident
from Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has identified the first confirmed monkeypox (MPV) case in a Washtenaw County resident. This individual had recently traveled out of state, where they were exposed and developed symptoms. There are no close contacts associated with this case in Washtenaw County. The confirmed case is […]
WCRC roadwork in Manchester & Freedom Township this week
In the Manchester Area, Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing roadwork in Manchester and Freedom Townships this week. In Freedom Township, Rentz Rd between Ellsworth Rd and Waters Rd will have daytime road closures this week for a culvert replacement. Parker Rd between Pleasant Lake Rd and Scio Church Rd (in Freedom Township & Lodi […]
EBT cards a complex issue for the Manchester Market — but they’re working on it
by Marsha Chartrand Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participant to pay for food using SNAP benefits. When a participant shops at a SNAP authorized retail store, their SNAP EBT account is debited to reimburse the store for food that was purchased. Currently, Manchester has […]
