‘King Lear’ at the Shakespeare Club
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Due to the author’s lapse, there were three mistakes in the November 4 issue of the Mirror’s account of the Club’s activities. In Linda Breight’s presentation on New Zealand, although Australians no doubt love the little twerp, too, the kiwi was identified as Australia’s beloved bird, rather than New […]
MCS teachers seek community support in stalled contract talks
by Sara Swanson On Monday, November 18, Manchester High School teacher Devin Girbach, who also serves as the President of the Manchester Education Association, addressed the Board of Education. Although some in the community were aware of the on-going teacher contract negotiations, many more became aware after his statement was shared on social media. Girbach […]
Exciting news about new Senior/Community Event Center
submitted by Pat Vaillencourt Manchester is AMAZING! The Manchester Area Seniors have continued to receive donations and are so excited for construction to begin on Manchester’s first-ever Senior/Community Event Center! With funding secured for the renovation, kitchen equipment, a handicap bathroom, tables and chairs, and storage units, along with Manchester United Methodist Church planning a […]
Street detours this week in downtown
submitted by Michael Sessions, Manchester City Manager On Monday, November 25, 2024, and Tuesday, November 26, 2024, W. Main Street from Clinton Street to Union Street will have a detour route due to the lead line project. On those two (2) days, the City of Manchester’s contractor will be fixing the road with asphalt patches. […]
Manchester Diner collecting items for Christmas Day Backpack Giveaway
by Sara Swanson Manchester Diner, located at 108 Adrian St, will be collecting items for the Because It Matters Project through December 16. Drop in and donate new socks, gloves, hats, scarves, toilet paper, fast-food gift cards, snacks, travel-size toiletries, and/or anything you think a person could use. These items will be placed in backpacks […]
2024 C.R.O.P. Walk a success
submitted by Anita Herman The weather on the first Sunday in October was perfect … not too hot and not too cold … for Manchester’s 30th Annual C.R.O.P. Walk. Forty-seven men, women, and children from five local churches participated; several even walked with their dogs! Together we raised $5,000 in an effort to end hunger […]
Edward Jones office reaches out to community for pet charity drive
by Marsha Chartrand The Edward Jones office on Main Street is once again assisting pets at the Humane Society of Huron Valley this year as part of their Day of Caring, and they’re hoping that the Manchester community can help out again, too! This is the second annual Day of Caring that Tammy James, Senior […]
Free birth control, emergency contraception & more at WCHD (while supplies last)
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department has free over-the-counter (OTC) Opill birth control pills and OTC emergency contraception available at no cost, while supplies last. Free condoms and lube to help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are always available. These supplies are provided as part of the Take Control of Your Birth […]
Lead line project making progress despite pitfalls
by Marsha Chartrand The City of Manchester was able to obtain an earmark in the State of Michigan’s budget that resulted in $300,000 for lead line replacement, thanks to the efforts of State Senator Jeff Irwin. In September, City Council agreed that the replacement of lead water lines would continue, using an outside contractor, Salenbien […]
Manchester Township Board moving forward on Iron Lake special assessment district, rejects revised fire contract with City
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the November 12 board meeting. Also present were a few members of the public. The fire chief was not present. Supervisor Ron Milkey referred the board to the fire chief’s report. There were 37 calls for service, including 20 EMS responses and three HAZMAT incidents and […]
