Ice cream cones and cool summer treats!
DD (formerly Manchester’s Dairy Queen) posted on May 4th on social media that they would not be opening this season, citing as reasons both lacking an occupancy permit and the increased expenses that would be involved with operating during a pandemic. Residents looking at spending a whole summer with no local ice cream options began […]
Class of 2020 announces honor graduates
Manchester High School has announced its honored graduates for the Class of 2020. Graduating Cum Laude (with Honor), include Payton Alexa, Hayley Blumenauer, Kathryn Bonner, Kayla Engel, Drew Gebhardt, Cameron Hayslip, Liam Hiller, Tyler Horky, Jacob Kurgin, Collin McCaffrey, Jensen Reames, Megan Reppert, Jordan Riske, Joseph Rogowski, Bernice Tracy, and Caitlin Vlcek. Graduating […]
An eventful month for Paul Whelan, imprisoned in Russia
It has been a little over a year since the Mirror last covered the progress being made in Paul Whelan's case, and the world events that have happened within that time have made the family's wait for his return home even more stressful. Having reached a dubious milestone of spending 500 days in Lefortovo, a […]
Manchester residents protest racism
Manchester residents joined protesters across the country Saturday afternoon protesting on Main Street and Ann Arbor Hill (M-52), the murder of George Floyd, police brutality and systemic racism. The organizer, a local mother, did not want to go on record except to say that those protesting are people who believe racism is wrong, and that […]
"Live From Riverfolk" concerts continue each Thursday
The popular "Live from Riverfolk" online series of concerts that has replaced the Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization's in-person concerts this spring, will continue through the summer months. "The series had such a great response, Riverfolk has engaged additional musicians to continue the series through August 20," said Aileen Rohwer, Riverfolk Board member. "Brad Phillips […]
Frank's Place featured in statewide trade magazine
Manchester's own Frank's Place was featured in a recent issue of the MRLA Magazine, a trade magazine published by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, and distributed in print and electronically to members, legislators, educators, and key contacts in the hospitality industry. In its "We are the MRLA Feature," the Collins family--Jim, Denise and Jimi--and […]
WCSO distributing supplies in Manchester on Tuesday
submitted by the Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center (CRC) in partnership with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper will be distributing a limited number of cleaning supplies, paper products and personal protection items to those who need them on Tuesday, June 2nd between 10am-1pm (or until supplies run out). […]
Honoring the fallen
Liam Hiller and his classmates in the Class of 2020 have heard a lot of things they "can't" do this spring. They couldn't go back to school for their final days. They couldn't have a prom. They had to postpone their graduation ceremonies. There have been a lot of milestones this senior class has looked […]
Local banks help businesses with PPP program
Manchester's two branch bank offices, both Comerica Bank and Old National Bank, were instrumental in helping numerous local businesses to access the latest round of PPP loans. "These are really nice numbers," said Cindy Clark, Vice President Michigan Market at Manchester's Comerica Bank branch. "It makes me proud to work for Comerica, for sure." A […]
Upgrades slated for water treatment facilities
As part of developing the village of Manchester's budget for 2020-21, Village Manager Jeff Wallace addressed needed updates to the village's wastewater treatment system, along with upgrades to water service lines as mandated by the State of Michigan, at the May 4 Village Council meeting. About 100 village water customers received letters last month explaining […]
