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Obituary: William “Bill” Merriman
His Legacy….Merriman, William “Bill” age 83 former resident of Manchester, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on April 20, 2016. He was born on February 16, 1933 in Manchester the son of...
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Manchester resident Valerie Traub wins Guggenheim award
Manchester resident Valerie Traub is among five U-M faculty members awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships for 2016. Photo courtesy of University of Michigan. Manchester resident and University...
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The Chain Gang – providing comfort and warmth to premies, veterans, and...
Premie hats knitted by the Chain Gang waiting in Pyramid Office Supply and Emporium to go to U of M Mott’s NICU. You may be familiar with Pyramid Office Supply and Emporium on Main Street as the place...
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Janice Little wins “bridge pool”
Janice Little won the “bridge pool” at Marti’s Salon. She correctly guessed that the Main Street Bridge would open May 6th. She won $75 and donated it to the Village of Manchester for flowers downtown....
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St. Mary Roman Catholic Church – First Communion
Photo courtesy of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. On Sunday, May 1st, Father Bosco celebrated First Communion with Zoe Brochue, Johnathan, Joshua & Joseph Gregory, Luke Kominars, Jolene Line,...
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Megan Seames Named May Student of the Month
Megan Seames (shown here with her parents) is awarded May Student of the Month from High School principal and Civic Club member Kevin Mowrer. Photo courtesy of Manchester High School. The Student of...
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9 MHS student athletes honored at Cascades Scholar Athlete Banquet
On May 5, 2016 nine student athletes from Manchester High School Class of 2016 were recognized for their academic achievement at the Cascades Scholar Athlete Banquet. Each student played two varsity...
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Miss Poppy 2016 – Lila Harvey
9-year old Lila Harvey is Manchester American Legion Post 117’s 2016 Miss Poppy. Photo courtesy of Harvey family. This weekend, Manchester observed Poppy Days. Throughout the flag-lined streets,...
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Obituary: Frederick Gustav Spiess
Frederick Gustav Spiess 1923 – 2016 This year marks the 75th anniversary of The United States’ entrance in to World War II. The six million Depression Era American men and women who fought in this war...
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Obituary: DeVern W. Bateman Jr.
DeVern W. Bateman Jr., 1923 – 2016 His Legacy…..Bateman Jr., DeVern W., age 92 of Manchester passed away May 24, 2016 at home under the loving care of his wife, family, and Great Lakes Caring Hospice....
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Manchester Community Schools staff members honored for years of service
Cindy Hanewald is being honored for 10 years of service, pictured here with Superintendent Cherie Vanatter. Photo courtesy of Manchester Community Schools. Last Monday, Manchester Community Schools...
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Local scholarship recipients announced at High School Awards Night
Photo courtesy of Jackie Coluccy. Last Monday, local scholarship recipients were announced at the High School Awards Night. Five new scholarships were available to the seniors this year and the total...
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Manchester Lion Barry Allen featured in Lions International magazine
Barry Allen, featured in Lions magazine this month. Photo from feature. Manchester Lion’s Club member Barry Allen is featured this month in the June Issue of Lions International’s magazine Lions in a...
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Manchester’s 2016 Preschool Graduates
Manchester Co-op Preschool graduates. Photo courtesy of the Manchester Co-op Preschool. Some of the Manchester Early Childhood Center graduates. Photo courtesy of Melissa Katke. On May 27th, 19...
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Manchester High School’s 2016 Graduating Class
Turning the tassels on their caps, the last step to becoming official alumni of Manchester High School. Photo courtesy of Unforgettable Photos. On Sunday, June 5th at 2 pm, Manchester High School’s...
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Obituary: Anthony Jude Petrino
Anthony Jude Petrino, 1954 – 2016 Anthony Jude Petrino, age 61 of Manchester passed away suddenly on June 6, 2016 while visiting family in Fredricksburg, Texas. He was born on September 17th, 1954 in...
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Manchester Middle School holds Honors Night
On Tuesday, June 7, Manchester Middle School recognized 226 students in 5th through 8th grade at their annual Middle School Honors Night. This was the 30th year for the Middle School Honors event....
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2016 Fair Queen nominees
Class of 2016 nominees- Abigail Proctor, Leah Nitchie and Sarah Thompson The 2016 Manchester Community Fair Queen contest will be held on Tuesday, June 21, the opening night of the 72nd annual...
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Manchester High School names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Manchester High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2016. Audrey Michelle Pierce, with a cumulative GPA of 4.350, was named Valedictorian as the top-ranking senior...
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Manchester Middle School 2015 – 2016 Q4 Honor Roll
High Honors 8th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Blumenauer, Hayley E Blumenauer, Lee D Bonner, Kathryn E Bourland, Quinn S Bradshaw, Mary M Caszatt, Braeden...
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