Obituary: John D. Ochs
John Ochs December 27, 1950 – August 6, 2019 John David Ochs age 68, passed away on August 6, 2019 at his home near Ann Arbor. He was born on December 27, 1950 in Olney, Illinois. John is preceded in...
View ArticleObituary: Susan M. DuRussel
Susan Marie DuRussel, June 18, 1956-August 13, 2019 Susan Marie DuRussel, 63, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home after a 2- year battle with brain cancer....
View ArticleLocal volunteer organization donates to cancer fund-raiser
Mark VanBogelen, Gary Klapperich, Leonard Ellsworth and his family and Joe Montibeller. Submitted by Mark VanBogelen On January 19, 2019 the Bullseye Hunt Club held its annual ‘Big Buck Night’ at the...
View ArticleDDA recognizes MAHS for the Kingsley-Jenter House
The Manchester Area Historical Society’s Kingsley-Jenter House located at 302 East Main Street was recently recognized for their extensive building renovations and improved landscape by the Downtown...
View ArticleObituary: Charles Sterling Collins
Charles Sterling Collins (1966 – 2019) His Legacy… Charles Sterling Collins, 53, passed away August 28, 2019. He was born on August 6, 1966 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Perry James and Jane Lizabeth...
View ArticleSchulte honored on “Wall of Fame” for 2019
MHS 1997 graduate Paul Schulte was honored last weekend at the first home football game, as a new inductee to the 2019 Wall of Fame at Manchester High School. The “Athletic Achievement Award” was...
View ArticleObituary: Susan Vaughan Bryers
Susan V. Bryers June 3, 1943 – September 15, 2019 Her Legacy… Susan Vaughan Bryers, 76, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born on June 3, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan to John and Donna...
View ArticleA man of many talents
Eric Walter is officially a two-time Guinness World Record holder from 2013, and has a third title pending from this summer’s competition at Purdue University in Lafayette, Ind. “My mom always jokes...
View ArticleManchester youth is outstanding in agriculture
Lee Blumenauer receives his award from Joe Packard, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau President. The Outstanding Involvement in Agriculture Award honors Washtenaw County youth who have shown exceptional...
View ArticleFarm Bureau awards Outstanding Service to Agriculture
Katelyn (center) and Joe Packard receive their award from Washtenaw County Farm Bureau member Steve Thelen. The Outstanding Service to Agriculture award recognizes someone who has demonstrated...
View ArticleCristie Warren earns 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award
Cristie Warren receives her award from Washtenaw County Farm Bureau president Joe Packard. The 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes outstanding achievements of county 4-H volunteers or groups...
View ArticleMHS grad Chance Lowery honored for trapshooting win
Chance Lowery, Shoreman of the Week. Photo courtesy of Washington College Athletics. Manchester High School 2019 graduate, Chance Lowery, was named Shoreman of the Week at Washington College in...
View ArticleSeptember 2019 Student of the Month, Annelise Baron
Annelise Baron, MCSF’s September 2019 MHS Student of the Month with MHS principal Eric McCalla. Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s September 2019 Manchester High School Student of the Month is...
View ArticleDDA Beautification Award presented to LaRock Dental
Dr. Aaron LaRock in his newly-redecorated office Dr. Aaron LaRock was born and raised in Manchester, graduating as Valedictorian of the Class of 2002. He attended the University of Michigan for both...
View ArticleEthan Warren achieves Eagle Scout Rank, with a little help from his friend
Ethan Warren, 16, recently earned his Eagle Scout rank. Ethan Warren, 16, of Manchester, achieved his Eagle Scout rank in Troop 426 on July 9. This elite status, achieved by only about 4 percent of all...
View ArticleOctober 2019 Student of the Month, Mary Bradshaw
Mary Bradshaw, MCSF’s October 2019 MHS Student of the Month, with MHS principal Eric McCalla. Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s October 2019 Student of the Month is Mary Bradshaw, the daughter...
View ArticleLillian Diuble recognized with international award
Lillian Diuble, International Leo of the Year, wearing the engraved medallion she was awarded, standing with District Governor Roger Spriggs at his farewell celebration the last weekend in September....
View ArticleWarren family’s awards continue to roll in
Rhea Warren of Manchester earned a statewide 4-H award in Poultry & Bird Science earlier this summer. Photo courtesy of Warren family. Rhea Warren may be just 15 and only in her fourth year of 4-H...
View ArticleObituary: Alisa Ann King
Alisa A. King August 9, 1961-October 20, 2019 Alisa Ann King, age 58, passed away October 20, 2019. She was born on August 9, 1961, in Tecumseh, Michigan to Allen and Marilyn (Ahrens) Clark. Alisa...
View ArticleObituary: Jean D. Little
Jean Dorothy Little: January 12, 1932-October 16, 2019 Jean Dorothy Little, 87, of Manchester passed away October 16, 2019. She was born on January 12, 1932, in Inkster, Michigan to Daniel and Mary...
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