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DDA Beautification Award presented to Manchester Eye Care Center
Dr. Julie in her new addition. submitted by Manchester Downtown Development Authority When Dr. Julie purchased Manchester Eye Care Center in 1993, it was located at 227 E Main Street; however it was...
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Manchester native completes 48 of 50 marathons
Manchester native Mark Harris (at right) is pictured with his running partner, Sterling, at a Taos, NM marathon last year. When you’re 10 years out of high school and looking for something new to do,...
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DDA Beautification Award presented to Steelgrafix
Dawn Steele submitted by Manchester Downtown Development Authority Steelegrafix has been providing high quality design and printing options since 2006. Denny and Dawn believe in superior customer...
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Obituary: Karen Valerie Watne
Karen Valerie Watne (1953 – 2019) Her Legacy… Karen Valerie Watne, 65, passed away November 9, 2019. She was born on December 8, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Vernie and Opal (Twingley) Watne. She will...
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Joshua Gregory travels to Lansing to be Junior Senator for a Day
Sen. Lana Theis and “Be a Senator for a Day” summer reading contest winner Joshua Gregory Manchester resident Joshua Gregory was welcomed to the State Capitol last Tuesday as one of State Sen. Lana...
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Local ump travels far to fulfill his dreams
Jim Connors spent a week this summer working at the PanAm Games, umping for USA Women’s Softball. When Jim Connors got a job with Saline Rec fresh out of college in 1994, he probably never gave a...
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November 2019 Student of the Month, Riley McGuigan
MCSF’s November 2019 MHS Student of the Month, Riley McGuigan, with MHS principal Eric McCalla. Manchester Community Schools Foundation November 2019 Manchester High School Student of the Month is...
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Obituary: Russell Allen Smith
His Legacy… Russell Allen Smith, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2019. He was born on August 18, 1941 in Dearborn, Michigan to Robert Allan and Arline (Barkwell) Smith. Russ...
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DDA Beautification Award presented to River Raisin Antiques & Mercantile
Sue LaRocque of River Raisin Antiques and Mercantile submitted by Manchester Downtown Development Authority The Downtown Development authority recently recognized River Raisin Antiques & Mercantile...
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Obituary: Lauren Erwin Huber
Lauren Erwin Huber, December 14, 1930-November 25, 2019 Lauren Erwin Huber, age 88, passed away November 25, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1930, to Henry F. and Louise (Gauss) Huber in Manchester,...
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Obituary: Shirley Helen Gilmore
Shirley Helen Gilmore (September 5, 1924 – December 2, 2019) Shirley Helen Gilmore, 95, of Jackson, died on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Jackson County Medical Care Facility following surrounded by her...
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Manchester Junior/Senior High School 2019-2020 1st quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Jr./Sr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! Manchester Senior High High...
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December 2019 Student of the Month, Natalie Bargardi
MCSF’s December 2019 MHS Student of the Month, Natalie Bargardi, with MHS principal Eric McCalla. The Manchester Community Schools Foundation December 2019 Student of the Month for Manchester High...
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Obituary: Roger Michael Luckhardt
Roger M. Luckhardt, November 16, 1956-December 10, 2019 Our beloved husband and father, Roger Michael Luckhardt, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 4:22 am. Roger was...
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Passing it on
Guy Gilbert has sold his cleaning business and will be working with Steve Hinderer to pass along his knowledge and experience. Back in 2005, Guy Gilbert wanted to stay busy after his retirement from...
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Riverfolk awarded grants to support Blacksmith Shop Concerts
Abigail Stauffer and Dave Haughey will perform at the next Blacksmith Shop Concert on January 25, 7:30 pm. The Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization has been awarded two grants from Michigan...
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Something new is brewing in Manchester
Isaac Bowers sells his locally fire-roasted coffee at the Manchester Winter Farmers Market. If you have driven through the village in the middle night and wondered why someone would choose to barbecue...
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Obituary: Edward “Ted” Curley
Edward “Ted” Curley, Jan. 7, 1935-Jan. 7, 2020. Edward “Ted” “Papa” Curley passed away at 85 on January 7, 2020. He was born on January 7, 1935 to R.D and Rose (Tully) Curley in Manistique, MI. Ted...
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January 2020 Student of the Month, Lee Blumenauer
MCSF’s January 2020 MHS Student of the Month, Lee Blumenauer, with MHS principal Eric McCalla. The Manchester Community School Foundation’s January 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School...
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Lila Harvey wins essay award
Lila Harvey is presented with her award from Dan Todd, of the Grass Lake VFW. Every year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) holds a writing contest for sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders called...
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