Manchester Non-profits Meet at Roundtable Discussion
On Tuesday September 30, representatives from twelve of Manchester’s non-profit groups met in a roundtable discussion organized by the Community Resource Center. The intent of the meeting was to confirm each group mission and area of service, and compile a list of each groups projects. Using this information would allow participants聽to identify areas of need […]
October Blood Drive Next Monday
Manchester’s Fall Blood Drive is Upon Us! It is being held Monday, Oct. 13 at Manchester’s United Methodist Church from 1pm until 6:45pm. Call Marja Warner at 428-9506 for an appointment. Manchester Community Blood Drives started in the 1950s and were originally sponsored by one of the churches after which the American Legion Auxiliary joined. […]
Fire Department Open House to Focus on Smoke Alarms
The Manchester Township Fire Department, located at 275 South Macomb St., will be hosting an open house on Sunday, October 12 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to promote 鈥淲orking Smoke Alarms Save Lives!鈥 Through these educational, family-oriented activities, residents will be able to learn more about the importance of working smoke alarms and testing them monthly. […]
Letter to the Editor: In Support of Pam Byrnes
10/3/2014 Knowing that there is a lot riding on the November 4 election, I鈥檝e begun looking at the candidates. In our 7th Congressional District, incumbent Representative, Tim Walberg, is being challenged by Pam Byrnes, a former member of the Michigan House. While there she built a reputation as an independent reformer with common sense solutions. […]
Sheriff Office Summary for Village, September 26 鈥 October 2, 2014
There were 32 Calls for Service in Manchester Village Deputies responded to 20000Bllk Dutch Dr. for a complaint of Disorderly Persons however upon making contact in the area, no additional complaints were made. Found Property was reported and left with Deputies at the sub-station. A cell phone was located on High School grounds. The owner […]
Kindergarteners Run for Fun and Fundraising
Tuesday, September 30, Klager PTO held its聽Fun Run, a combination healthy lifestyle event and no-nonsense fundraiser. Students received pledges leading up to run. Shortly before the run, every student received a water bottle, then, on the day of the run, a Fun Run Number. The students warmed up and ran about 25 minutes to energizing […]
Manchester Supports DSST Buddy Walk
Editor’s Note: The Down Syndrome Support Team’s annual Buddy Walk was held聽yesterday, Sunday Sept 28th, at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor.聽The number of Manchester families participating grows larger every year. The Mirror asked Manchester mom Christie Taylor to write a guest column about the Buddy Walk. by Christie Taylor In walking toward a goal with […]
CROP Hunger Walk – Ending Hunger One Step at a Time
The Manchester CROP Hunger Walk is coming to town on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Organized by local churches, the CRC, and Manchester Family Services, this will be its 20th year of bringing together residents of different ages, faiths, and backgrounds to raise awareness and money to fight hunger locally and internationally. Participants will be able […]
New Countywide Dog Licensing Procedure
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners recently approved a civil infraction ordinance that requires all dogs be licensed.聽 聽Prior to this new ordinance, having an unlicensed dog was a misdemeanor offense. Creating a civil infraction, which includes a fine only if the dog remains unlicensed, decriminalized this offense. However, the county also announced that enforcement […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – October 2014
Manchester Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is聽now available. Download the October 2014 issue聽HERE.
