More than half of the total number that voted in 2016 have already voted absentee in Manchester Township, fewer in other townships
As of Friday, the state reports that more than 2.6 million Michiganders have already voted in the upcoming election. While absentee voter numbers are up everywhere in Washtenaw, they are not evenly spread across the county. According to MLive, while Ann Arbor has had 42% of their registered voters (or 51% with inactive voters excluded) […]
WCSO: September 2020 police activity report in the village of Manchester
Village of Manchester report, as provided by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office: During the month of September, there were 113 calls for service. During this time, 39 traffic stops were made, resulting in 19 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month of September include: On September 6, a collaboration Deputy responded to […]
Overview of COVID-19 in the Manchester area
COVID-19 in 48158 The Washtenaw County Health Department first reported positive COVID-19 cases by zip code the first week of April. At that time they reported that we had 5 cases in 48158, Manchester's main zip code. As of last Thursday, 48158 has had 58 positive cases. The health department has calculated that .78% of […]
Washtenaw County prepared for election day
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Clerk/Register of Deeds Washtenaw County election administrators, poll workers, and public safety officials are prepared for Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Polling locations will be open to voters from 7 am – 8 pm. Washtenaw County Administrator Gregory Dill states, “I am confident the appropriate resources have been […]
WCSO on election integrity, polling location safety, and community safety post-election
from Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Many members of our community, including our local faith leaders, have expressed reasonable unease and vulnerability in connection with the upcoming election and its potential aftermath. Much of the concern is in response to the seemingly increased level of vitriol, threats of violence, and division we have observed throughout our […]
WCRC road work for the week of Nov. 2-8
Ongoing culvert work in Lodi Township, on Pleasant Lake Road between Zeeb and Ann Arbor-Saline Roads, will continue during the week of November 2-8. Paving is anticipated to be completed this week. While not within the Mirror's normal coverage area, this route is a common one for those Manchester area residents commuting to Ann Arbor […]
Downtown merchants open late for holiday shoppers, starting Nov. 5
Things are different in retail this year. But as the holidays approach, Manchester's downtown merchants are eager to encourage residents (and those from other towns as well!) to shop locally this Christmas season. For three Thursdays in November (November 5, 12, and 19) and three more Thursdays in December (December 3, 10, and 17), downtown […]
Ruth VanBogelen selected as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation's Champion of Wellness Lifetime Achievement Award winner
This spring, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation asked for nominations of individuals from all five towns from which one Champion of Wellness Lifetime Achievement Award winner would be selected. Ruth VanBogelen from Manchester was nominated along with Dawn Cuddie from Grass Lake, Joe DeBoe from Grass Lake, Annie Lavergne from Grass Lake, Dr. Gary Manard from […]
Broadband Task Force offers update on achieving broadband equity by 2022
submitted by Broadband Task Force At the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working Session meeting last evening, the Broadband Task Force provided an update on their work to bridge the digital divide in our rural townships. Chair of the Task Force and Sharon Township resident Barb Fuller stated the following in her opening remarks, “You […]
Road work advisory- Bartlett Road in Bridgewater Township
Starting Monday, October 26, Gerken Paving will begin a road resurfacing project on Bartlett Road between the county line and Allen Road in Bridgewater Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route. The road […]
