West Nile virus detected in Manchester
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) reported last week that three birds in southern Washtenaw, including a blue jay in the Manchester area, have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this summer. In addition, samples of mosquitoes collected last month in Ypsilanti have tested positive for WNV. While no human cases have […]
WCSO July 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of July there were 120 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 62 traffic stops were made, resulting in 5 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On July 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the […]
‘Mirror‘ subscription price increasing in October
by Sara Swanson the Manchester Mirror began offering a USPS subscription option in 2016. At the time we decided to charge $50 for an annual subscription, $28 for a 6-month subscription, and $15 for a 3-month subscription, and we haven’t raised the cost over the past 8 years. Unfortunately, we’ve reached the point where we […]
Service of thanksgiving held to honor Whelan’s return to US
by Marsha Chartrand It was a warm, sunny Thursday in Manchester when the faithful of the community gathered to give thanks and praise for the return of Paul Whelan, unlawfully detained in Russia for 5 1/2 years, to his family here in the US. His parents, Ed and Rosemary, of Manchester Township, had left for […]
Fair wraps up with lots of smiles and laughter
by Marsha Chartrand “I have been on the board for 21 years and every year it proves to be just as rewarding as in the past,” says Angie Schaible. “It’s a lot of work (and we do need more volunteers!), but when you see all of the smiling faces and the laughs from everyone, it […]
79th Manchester Community Fair Livestock Auction champions
submitted by Denise Blumenauer On August 8, the Manchester Community Fair held its livestock auction. Buyers of the livestock include: Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Dave and Sue Kempher, CH Livestock, SBK Orthodontics, Napoleon Feed Mill, Napoleon Livestock, LC & Jacki Scramlin, Luckhardt Plumbing, Manchester Car Wash, Ray Construction, Milton & Janet Weidmayer, Broadview Egg Solutions, ER […]
Manchester Township discusses planning issues, trail completion
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 13 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully; planning commissioners Carl Werner and Mike Walter; and a few other members of the public. During public comment, a resident noted there had been a speed limit sign posted at the west edge […]
Washtenaw County Circuit Court rules in favor of Sharon Township in case against Stoneco
by Sara Swanson Starting in 2021, residents began expressing concern over a proposed Stoneco of Michigan 398-acre sand and gravel mining operation in Sharon Township. On July 17, 2023, after meetings and public hearings, Sharon Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to deny Stoneco a special use permit. A month later, Stoneco filed an appeal […]
200-acre Bridgewater Township farm permanently protected
submitted by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy A 200-acre working family farm straddling Washtenaw and Lenawee counties (Bridgewater and Clinton Townships) and boasting scenic views along the US-12 Heritage Trail is now permanently protected by Legacy Land Conservancy. Thanks to the commitment of landowner Ron Jansen, Jansen Farms is conserved through a conservation easement, which […]
WCRC: Bemis Road closing for culvert replacement
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, August 26, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Bemis Rd between Neal Rd and Eisman Rd in Bridgewater and Freedom townships to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one week to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject […]
