World Book Night – Free Books to Be Given Out in Manchester
by Julia Strimer This Wednesday, seven Manchester residents will be giving away brand new, free books in different strategic locations around the village in celebration of World Book Night. World Book Night is an annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person to person. Each year on April 23 (Shakespeare’s birthday), tens of […]
Cultural Art Strings Awarded $2,375 Grant
Cultural Art Strings announced this week that they have been awarded a grant of $2,375 from the State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The grant was awarded through the MCACA peer review process and was one of 428 applications to compete for MCACA fiscal year 2014 funding and one of 32 […]
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Recording Now Available
The Manchester School District and the Middle School’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) hosted an informational workshop on the Olweus Bully Prevention Program that is being implemented at the middle school on April 1, 2014. This workshop was in conjunction with the normal PTSA monthly meeting. For those who were unable to attend, the session […]
New Priest Appointed to St. Mary Catholic Church
Bishop Boyea has named Fr. Bosco Padamattummal as new Administrator of St Marys parish in Manchester. Fr. Bosco, currently serving as parochial vicar of St. Francis in Ann Arbor, will begin his ministry in Manchester on Wednesday June 25th and will live in residence at the rectory. Fr. Timothy D. Krzyzaniak, who has served as […]
Grant Filed for Riverfront Development Project – “Orange Building” Not Included in Plan
As the riverfront park development project is getting under way, with grant applications filed in the nick of time to meet the April 1 deadline, questions are being asked about how this development will progress. Currently, only the former “Buss Property,” the site of the old barn structure that was removed two years ago, is […]
State Senate Candidate Shari Pollesch Campaigns in Manchester
Editor’s Note: Due to redistricting, Manchester and Bridgewater Townships (currently located in State Senate District 17) and Freedom and Sharon Townships (currently in State Senate District 18), will now be voting in District 22 November. Joe Hune is the current State Senator for District 22. Shari Pollesch is running for this seat. The Mirror does […]
NEW Seed Library in Manchester
If you are a gardener, you know that planting season is just around the corner. And while the hardware store is a great source and seed catalogs provide an endless selection, you now have another choice. Manchester’s Seed Library is open for business! Seed libraries are growing in number across the country. Building on the […]
Manchester to Receive $10,116.68 from State Government to Help Restore Road Maintenance Budget Due to Harsh Winter
April 3, 2014 — Counties, cities and villages today received a combined $60.9 million to help restore road maintenance budgets that were depleted by Michigan’s tough winter. The $60.9 million is part of $100 million for special winter road maintenance provided in a supplemental appropriations bill enacted by the Michigan Legislature and signed into law […]
Manchester Community Schools Honored with Healthy Workplace Award
In conjunction with National Public Health week, Washtenaw County Public Health (WCPH) is honoring five local businesses with Healthy Workplace Awards. These awards recognize Washtenaw County businesses that are assisting their employees in reducing unhealthy behaviors that can lead to chronic disease through the implementation of workplace wellness programs. Manchester Community Schools (MCS) was one […]
Healthy Michigan Plan Now Open for Enrollment!
Have you heard of the Healthy Michigan Plan? It’s a new, low-cost health plan designed for low-income Michigan residents. Nearly half a million Michigan adults will be eligible for coverage beginning April 1, 2014. This government financed health insurance program is paid for by the federal Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. Available through […]
