CRC Food Pantry needs paper products!
by Sara Swanson Summer is nearly here and that brings cookouts, spills, allergies, and extra trips to the restroom, and the Community Resource Center (CRC) Food Pantry needs to stock up on all paper products. This includes (but is not limited to) tissues, paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, and even small packs of paper plates. […]
Roadwork on Schneider Rd starts Friday
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a resurfacing project on Schneider Rd between Austin Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd in Bridgewater and Freedom Townships. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, […]
Manchester High School Class of 2024 graduates
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 2, at 2pm, Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony at the athletic complex. Principal Wendy Bridges gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, which was conducted by graduating senior and drum major Jack Coluccy, and the MHS choir, which was […]
Local woman’s production will make it to Detroit PBS this winter
by Marsha Chartrand “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Breeda Miller. You look out the window of her newly inaugurated “she-shed,” dubbed the Cup & Saucer Cottage, and you wonder which “thing” she is talking about. She’s accomplished a lot the last few years and has much she can feel pride in. But […]
AxMITAX — what would it mean for Manchester?
by Marsha Chartrand A current ballot proposal in Michigan called AxMITax is collecting signatures to appear on the ballot in November. This proposal seeks to eliminate — not reform — all real and personal property taxes in Michigan, cutting more than $17 billion in funding for schools, roads, recreation, and public safety across the state. […]
Manchester native awarded Lansing PD’s medal of honor
by Marsha Chartrand You don’t always hear the good-guy stories of cops. Manchester has had two such stories of officers saving lives make the news in recent weeks. (See Local WCSO Collaboration Deputy named POAM officer of the year.) The Mirror was recently notified that locally born and bred William Tervo, son of Susan and Wayne […]
Property values rise as millage rates decrease for city
submitted by the City of Manchester Administration and Staff At the May 20, 2024, City Council meeting a public hearing and vote on the 2024–2025 budget was held, along with the official levying of mills being approved. The Manchester City Council voted to levy the following millages: General Operating Millage: 9.8416 mills (same as last […]
Seal coat roadwork starting up in Manchester area
from Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is announcing plans to invest $1.5 million to protect approximately 30 lane miles of pavement throughout Washtenaw County during the 2024 construction season with seal coat operations. The 2024 countywide seal coat program is funded through the current four-year countywide Roads and Non-Motorized Millage […]
Golf Cart ordinance remains the same after a year of review
by Marsha Chartrand Last year, when residents requested to be able to drive golf carts on the streets of the (then-)village, Council considered the proposal and it was decided to pass the ordinance and review it in one year. Recently the ordinance (§ 73.02 OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ON VILLAGE STREETS) was reviewed with a […]
Meet the new Riverside principal and Varsity football coach
submitted by Dr. Bradley Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools It is with great pride and excitement that we share with you the news that Mr. Josh Lindeman is our new Principal at Riverside Intermediate School and our new Manchester High School Varsity Football Coach! Josh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in school leadership, and […]
