What parents need to know this school year to protect kids from vaping
submitted by Laura Biehl, Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance As students across Michigan head back to school, the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance is urging parents to be vigilant about the growing threat of e-cigarettes. With 14% of Michigan high schoolers using e-cigarettes, according to the Michigan Youth Tobacco Survey, this issue remains […]
It’s a community affair with Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) Day of Action
by Marsha Chartrand It’s a great thing when a group of unrelated (or loosely related) entities gathers together for a volunteer effort. Many companies in recent years have turned to a “day of action” where employees are granted time off work to perform acts of volunteerism; whether those of their own choosing or something pre-selected […]
Fourth candidate files to run for school board
by Sara Swanson We reported at the end of July, once the deadline had passed for getting on the ballot, that only three candidates had registered to run for the four school board seats up for election this November. Until very recently it was unclear who would fill that fourth seat. We now have a […]
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 […]
