Dr. Eleazer Root to receive Patriot Marker dedication from DAR in ceremony, descendants sought
submitted by Denise Frost, historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Manchester is invited to celebrate its rich historical legacy by joining the Daughters of the American Revolution as they commemorate a significant chapter in American history with the dedication of an American Revolution Patriot Marker for Dr. Eleazer Root. […]
Mountain bike trail adds new feature; more rocks and fill dirt needed
by Sara Swanson Last spring, Manchester High School’s mountain bike team coach, Christian Burrell, began work improving and expanding upon the existing trail structure behind Chi-Bro Park to build more multi-use trails here in Manchester. The most recent update to the trails is a “rock roll” located on the part of the trail near the […]
WCRC Roadwork in Manchester and Sharon Townships this week
From Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform drainage work on Sharon Hollow Rd between Washburne Rd and Walker Rd in Sharon Township under daily lane restrictions. Motorists should expect delays in the area. The drainage work is expected to take approximately two weeks to […]
Matilda, woman of mystery …
by Marsha Chartrand A volunteer, stopping in on Wednesday morning to begin her shift at Worth Repeating, was surprised to find a new occupant of the charity resale shop to greet her. The volunteer sent an anonymous tip to the Mirror and of course we had to track it down. So we checked in with […]
Robotics finds continued success during summer months
submitted by Andy Galicki, Manchester Digital Dislocators After having the most successful season in program history and not wanting to let it end there, the high school robotics team entered the off-season hoping to continue that trend throughout the summer months. There are many unofficial off-season competitions that are available for teams to attend during […]
Can you help remove downed logs from the River Raisin?
submitted by Jim Mann I am looking for a couple of volunteers to help hook up cables to some logs that came down in the last storm in the River Raisin. It will take maybe two hours. It could be done after supper or on the weekend. If you can help, call Jim Mann at […]
WCRC: Roadwork Thursday on Pleasant Lake Rd in Freedom Township
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Thursday, September 12, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will install centerline corrugations (rumble strips) on Pleasant Lake Rd between Schneider Rd and N. Parker Rd in Freedom Township. Motorists can expect lane restrictions. Traffic will be maintained with a flagging operation, but delays are […]
Work to connect Watkins Lake Trail to city set to begin!
submitted by Ron Milkey, Manchester Township Supervisor The wait is finally over! Phase 1 of the non-motorized pathway through Manchester Township to connect the City of Manchester to Watkins Lake State Park is scheduled to start Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Phase 1 of the pathway will extend from the west side of Carr Park and […]
Millie’s turns 2 and brings an indoor golf experience to Manchester!
by Laurie Brewis Coffee and Golf! How can you go wrong? Join Millie’s Coffeehouse on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9am to 4pm to celebrate Millie’s Coffeehouse’s second anniversary. While you are there, check out their brand-new, state-of-the-art golf simulator! T-Time Golf Simulator is a comprehensive golfing simulator designed for everyone. It features advanced technology […]
Semi-truck hits Sharon Church
by Sara Swanson Last Tuesday evening, the area suffered power outages as thunderstorms rolled through. One outage encompassed the traffic signal at the corner of Pleasant Lake Road and M-52. Wednesday morning a traffic accident occurred there sending one of four people involved to the hospital with a leg injury and damaging Sharon Church, located […]
