WCRC: Lane restrictions on Sharon Hollow Road
submitted by WCRC On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform drainage work on Sharon Hollow Rd between Washburne Rd and Grass Lake Rd in Sharon Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services, and others […]
Local Edward Jones branch office helps animals near and far
by Marsha Chartrand Again this year, Manchester’s Edward Jones branch office is doing a Day of Caring to give back to a cause that’s close to their heart and their home — The Humane Society of Huron Valley. Tammy James, branch administrator for Edward Jones–CFP® Colleen Newton, is organizing this effort for the office and […]
West Nile virus detected in Manchester
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) reported last week that three birds in southern Washtenaw, including a blue jay in the Manchester area, have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this summer. In addition, samples of mosquitoes collected last month in Ypsilanti have tested positive for WNV. While no human cases have […]
WCSO July 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of July there were 120 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 62 traffic stops were made, resulting in 5 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On July 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the […]
‘Mirror‘ subscription price increasing in October
by Sara Swanson the Manchester Mirror began offering a USPS subscription option in 2016. At the time we decided to charge $50 for an annual subscription, $28 for a 6-month subscription, and $15 for a 3-month subscription, and we haven’t raised the cost over the past 8 years. Unfortunately, we’ve reached the point where we […]
Service of thanksgiving held to honor Whelan’s return to US
by Marsha Chartrand It was a warm, sunny Thursday in Manchester when the faithful of the community gathered to give thanks and praise for the return of Paul Whelan, unlawfully detained in Russia for 5 1/2 years, to his family here in the US. His parents, Ed and Rosemary, of Manchester Township, had left for […]
Fair wraps up with lots of smiles and laughter
by Marsha Chartrand “I have been on the board for 21 years and every year it proves to be just as rewarding as in the past,” says Angie Schaible. “It’s a lot of work (and we do need more volunteers!), but when you see all of the smiling faces and the laughs from everyone, it […]
79th Manchester Community Fair Livestock Auction champions
submitted by Denise Blumenauer On August 8, the Manchester Community Fair held its livestock auction. Buyers of the livestock include: Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Dave and Sue Kempher, CH Livestock, SBK Orthodontics, Napoleon Feed Mill, Napoleon Livestock, LC & Jacki Scramlin, Luckhardt Plumbing, Manchester Car Wash, Ray Construction, Milton & Janet Weidmayer, Broadview Egg Solutions, ER […]
Manchester Township discusses planning issues, trail completion
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 13 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully; planning commissioners Carl Werner and Mike Walter; and a few other members of the public. During public comment, a resident noted there had been a speed limit sign posted at the west edge […]
Washtenaw County Circuit Court rules in favor of Sharon Township in case against Stoneco
by Sara Swanson Starting in 2021, residents began expressing concern over a proposed Stoneco of Michigan 398-acre sand and gravel mining operation in Sharon Township. On July 17, 2023, after meetings and public hearings, Sharon Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to deny Stoneco a special use permit. A month later, Stoneco filed an appeal […]
