A passing of the baton in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Music Program
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools is losing a titan of the Music Program this week as longtime music director Jared Throneberry is retiring. With almost three decades of championing the music and arts in the community, you can imagine that those are huge shoes to fill. Thankfully, the district has hired an exceptional replacement […]
Manchester’s suicide rate drops, but still highest in county
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a new Suicide Report detailing local suicide data trends through 2023. Read the report at https://bit.ly/sr529. Overall Washtenaw County suicide death rates suggest a promising decrease in recent years and overall the suicide rate among Washtenaw County residents continues to remain below both the Michigan and national […]
Mental Health and Public Safety Millage to be placed on ballot for renewal
from Washtenaw County At the June 5, 2024, Board of Commissioners Meeting the Board voted 8–1 to place the renewal and restoration of the Mental Health and Public Safety Preservation Millage on the 2024 General Election Ballot. The millage, which was first passed by voters with a 2–1 margin in 2017, has expanded community mental […]
CRC Food Pantry needs paper products!
by Sara Swanson Summer is nearly here and that brings cookouts, spills, allergies, and extra trips to the restroom, and the Community Resource Center (CRC) Food Pantry needs to stock up on all paper products. This includes (but is not limited to) tissues, paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, and even small packs of paper plates. […]
Roadwork on Schneider Rd starts Friday
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a resurfacing project on Schneider Rd between Austin Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd in Bridgewater and Freedom Townships. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, […]
Manchester High School Class of 2024 graduates
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 2, at 2pm, Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony at the athletic complex. Principal Wendy Bridges gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, which was conducted by graduating senior and drum major Jack Coluccy, and the MHS choir, which was […]
Local woman’s production will make it to Detroit PBS this winter
by Marsha Chartrand “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Breeda Miller. You look out the window of her newly inaugurated “she-shed,” dubbed the Cup & Saucer Cottage, and you wonder which “thing” she is talking about. She’s accomplished a lot the last few years and has much she can feel pride in. But […]
AxMITAX — what would it mean for Manchester?
by Marsha Chartrand A current ballot proposal in Michigan called AxMITax is collecting signatures to appear on the ballot in November. This proposal seeks to eliminate — not reform — all real and personal property taxes in Michigan, cutting more than $17 billion in funding for schools, roads, recreation, and public safety across the state. […]
Manchester native awarded Lansing PD’s medal of honor
by Marsha Chartrand You don’t always hear the good-guy stories of cops. Manchester has had two such stories of officers saving lives make the news in recent weeks. (See Local WCSO Collaboration Deputy named POAM officer of the year.) The Mirror was recently notified that locally born and bred William Tervo, son of Susan and Wayne […]
Property values rise as millage rates decrease for city
submitted by the City of Manchester Administration and Staff At the May 20, 2024, City Council meeting a public hearing and vote on the 2024–2025 budget was held, along with the official levying of mills being approved. The Manchester City Council voted to levy the following millages: General Operating Millage: 9.8416 mills (same as last […]
