Manchester Township Board Meeting – Jan 14, 2020
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps This is the first report of what we hope will be many about local township board meetings. We are still seeking volunteers to cover these meetings! If you are interested in joining the Community Reporter Corps email themanchestermirror@gmail.com or call 734-328-1386. Manchester Township Board Meeting – Jan 14, 2020 All […]
Manchester Community Schools Foundation: 2019, A year in review
submitted by Shea Van Vuuren, Manchester Community Schools Foundation The Manchester Community Schools Foundation had a wonderful year in 2019, combining new events with annual favorites. We were able to provide grants and scholarships to benefit the students of Manchester Community Schools through the generosity and support of the Manchester Community. We began 2019 with […]
Noteworthy Police activity in Manchester Village, December 2019
The following events were reported to the village by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office for the month ending December 31: December 2, 2019: Deputies responded to the 300 block of S. Macomb Street to assist citizens regarding easement rights. The situation was discussed and resolved. December 2, 2019: Deputies handled a larceny investigation in the […]
Manchester Agriscience and FFA grow into new barn
With more student interest and community support, the Manchester Junior/Senior High School Botany and Zoology classes along with the FFA program, is growing stronger and ready to move into a new storage barn to improve their programs. Randy Smith, agriscience teacher at Manchester High School, is excited about the upcoming project, which is made possible […]
Manchester Diner–New faces in familiar places
Manchester folks really like their breakfasts. And now there’s a new place in town to try–the Manchester Diner at 108 Adrian Street. You’ll find many new faces at the Diner, but there are also some things that have not changed: They still serve great meals at breakfast and lunch times. They still have prompt and friendly […]
WCRC introduces Chat with the Road Commission
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced, Chat with the Road Commission, a new opportunity for the public to engage with WCRC leadership. It is an informal drop-in period from 11:45 am – 12:45 pm on the first and third Tuesdays of the month before their regular board meetings. Road commission leadership will be available during […]
WISD’s High Point Program Begins 2020 in Ypsilanti Community Middle School @ Willow Run
On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, students in the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s High Point program will begin the second half of their school year on the east side of the county at Ypsilanti Community Middle School @ Willow Run (YCMS @ WR) located at 235 Spencer Lane, Ypsilanti. Due to passage of the WISD’s […]
Village Council decides on no change in pet ordinances
After considerable deliberation and information gathering, Manchester Village Council decided at its December 18 meeting to make no changes to its current ordinances regulating pets within the village limits. Currently, no farm animals (livestock or poultry) or exotic or wild animals are allowed as pets in the village, and a maximum of three dogs per […]
MFS Christmas Shop brightens the holidays for many
The Manchester Family Service Christmas Shop was held on December 21 and it was another resounding success for this annual Manchester tradition in which many local volunteers participate. It all begins in the middle of October, when Manchester Family Service (MFS) clients are given forms to complete asking if they wish to participate in the […]
Manchester residents have some of the longest commutes in the county
The Washtenaw County Department of Health released data for average commute to work times for residents in different areas of Washtenaw County. These calculations were made based on the American Community Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau between 2013 and 2017. The Health Department determined the average travel time to work in Washtenaw County […]
