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Jerry Bristle awarded 2020 “Heritage Award” from MAFE
Members of the Manchester Community Fair Board of Directors attended the MAFE convention in Grand Rapids January 9-11. From left, Chris Benedict, Ryan Kleinschmidt, Gary Bross, Rebecca Harvey, Jerry...
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A Man for All Seasons
St. Mary’s Church is one of three buildings owned by the parish that has thrived under Bob Scharpenberg’s care for the past 20 years. submitted by Bill Kwolek, St. Mary Parish A familiar figure to many...
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An introduction to Interim Superintendent, Kevin Upton
Manchester’s interim superintendent, Kevin Upton, also works with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District and Ypsilanti Schools. As of January 6, Manchester has a new interim Superintendent, Kevin...
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Announcement: Happy 50th Birthday
If you know Lynnette Clark, please wish her a Happy 50th Birthday on February 6th!
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Ellen Supers named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year
Ellen Supers. Photo courtesy of Manchester Community Schools Luther C. Klager Elementary School announced last week that first grade teacher Ellen Supers has been named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration...
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Photo: Marie Knorpp turns 100
Marie Knorpp of Manchester turned 100 on February 2. Her friends at the Euchre Club that meets each Monday Night at the Legion, gathered to pack the house and wish her a happy birthday (and many more)....
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February 2020 Student of the Month, Mikayla Ball
MCSF’s February 2020 MHS Student of the Month, Mikayla Ball, with MHS principal Eric McCalla The Manchester Community School Foundation’s February 2020 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student...
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Manchester Junior/Senior High School 2019-2020 2nd quarter Honor Roll
Manchester High School 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!...
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Manchester High School 2nd quarter Honor roll update
Manchester High School Due to a technical issue with the school’s grading software, two students were left off the Manchester High School Honor Roll published last week. Logan Kippnick, a 9th grader,...
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GVSU Fall 2019 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester concluding in December. The list includes those students who have maintained...
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Obituary: Norman Oscar Walz
Norman Oscar Walz, age 87, of Brooklyn (formerly of Manchester), passed away peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, with loving family by his side. He was born May 28, 1932, in Jackson, Mich., to...
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Alumni Profile: Judy Maassen DeJong (The Netherlands)
Judy Maassen-DeJong is pictured with her husband, Marc, on their daughter’s wedding day. Submitted by Paul Heinrich for Manchester High School Alumni Association It’s hard to believe that another year...
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Photo: Walking to School x60!
Walk to School coordinator Kathy O’Mara congratulates walker Max (left) for his 60th Walk to School Day on Friday, March 6! Also joining them are loyal walkers Zoe and Kitchi. Walk to School meets at...
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It’s always better when we work together
Cheryl Coleman (front) and her staff–with appropriate social distancing–at Two Black Sheep in Manchester were among the first to participate in The Storefront Project. Photo by Unforgettable Photos. An...
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Obituary: Lois Lucille Kothe
Lois Lucille Kothe (1935 – 2020) Lois Lucille Kothe, 84, of Spring Arbor, MI went home to be with her Lord the evening of April 1, 2020. She was born June 12, 1935 to Willard Russell and Erma Lucille...
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Obituary: Mary Ann Hyde
Mary Ann Hyde (1932-2020) Mary Ann Hyde, age 87 of Adrian, passed away April 7, 2020 at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born August 17, 1932 in Litchfield, Michigan to John and Alice (Lambright)...
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Katelyn Packard named 2020 Young Farmer Awards Ag Leader
Congratulations to Katelyn Packard, the 2020 winner of the Young Farmer Awards Ag Leader. Photo courtesy of Washtenaw County Farm Bureau submitted by Michigan Farm Bureau Katelyn Packard is a...
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Obituary: Janice Fern Peters
Janice F. Peters, 1934-2020 Janice Fern Peters, nee Jenkins, (Rhoades), age 86, of Saline, passed away April 15, 2020, surrounded by her family. Janice was born April 6, 1934 in Manchester, Michigan,...
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Obituary: Hilda May Arnold
Hilda May Arnold (1927 – 2020) Hilda May Arnold, 92, passed away April 27, 2020. She was born on May 29, 1927 in Manchester, Michigan to Edward and Helen Dayss. Hilda married the love of her life,...
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March 2020 Student of the Month, Elizabeth Mrocko
MCSF’s March 2020 MHS Student of the Month, Elizabeth Mrocko, with MHS principal Eric McCalla The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s March 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is...
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