14-year old Manchester student exhibiting his art in Ypsi!
Artwork by 14-year old Manchester resident, Jacob Miller. Photo courtesy of the Miller family. Jacob Miller, a 14 year old illustrator from Manchester, will be exhibiting his art work on Friday, June...
View ArticleRev. Dr. David Williams to leave Emanuel UCC next month
Rev. Dr. David Williams and his family–Irish Setters Bailey (left) and Emmett (right), pictured in the parsonage at Emanuel UCC. Dr. Williams’ last service at Emanuel will be June 25. He and his dogs...
View ArticleManchester High School Alumni Update: Karen Bunney, Class of 1982
Karen Bunney holding her children’s book, Bunnsville Buzz; The Adventures of Bessie Bunny. Photo courtesy of Carol Westfall. Submitted by Carol Westfall, Manchester High School Alumni Association A...
View ArticleRockin’ it all over Manchester
There are “Go Blue” rocks and there are Spartan rocks as well! This smiling face brightens the day just by looking at you! This rock may have been inspired by the children’s book,”The Very Hungry...
View ArticlePlein air artists visit Wurster Park
Sharon Sunday (left) and Kathy Wilkins (right) work en plein air to capture the old Methodist Church steeple. Tuesday evening, Kathy Wilkins and her instructor, Sharon Sunday, set up easels in Wurster...
View ArticleManchester High School 2017 Graduates
The Manchester High School class of 2017 toss their caps high in the air at the end of commencement ceremonies on Sunday afternoon. All photos courtesy of Unforgettable Photos, Manchester. Manchester...
View ArticleFeldkamps celebrate 70 years of marriage
Local couple will also serve as Grand Marshals of the Sesquicentennial Parade Reno and Nancy Feldkamp were married at Tipton United Church of Christ on June 22, 1947. It all started with a dance at...
View ArticleObituary: Bonnie Mae Hertler
Bonnie Mae Hertler (1946 – 2017) Bonnie Mae Hertler, age 71, born on January 5, 1946, the only child of Francis and Lois (Ahrens) Heckaman, died June 17, 2017. On August 30, 1969 she married Delmar...
View ArticleMiddle School students honored for academic excellence and attendance at...
submitted by Manchester Middle School Manchester Middle School honored over 200 students at their Honors Night Program on Monday, June 12. Students were honored in multiple categories including High...
View ArticleManchester High School 2016-2017 fourth marking period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Allen, Rachel J Baskins, Caitlyn W Beck, Nicole A Bradshaw, Hannah L Burch, Abigail L Campbell, Courtney R Collins, Riley J Engel, Lorna M Goodell, Caleb M Harris, Emma C...
View Article8 Manchester students make GVSU Winter 2017 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2017 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained...
View ArticleObituary: Marilyn Minick-Hunt
Marilyn Minick-Hunt (1944 – 2017) Marilyn Minick-Hunt, age 72, passed away, June 18, 2017, after a long battle with lymphoma. Marilyn was born in Ann Arbor, MI on July 6, 1944 to Erwin and Geraldine...
View ArticleLaurie Brewis Esq. moves law practice to Manchester
Laurie Brewis Esq. Do you have a will or an end of life/disability plan? While Manchester resident Laurie Brewis, Esq. knows it isn’t always a fun thing to do, she also believes everyone needs one and...
View ArticleSix months and counting at Over the Edge
Over the Edge Sports Bar features a great beverage selection, numerous large screen TVs, and a menu that’s always being updated. While it’s been well over two years since he first envisioned creating a...
View ArticleGrand Valley State University April Graduates
More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on April 28 and April 29 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. This included four Manchester students....
View ArticleAnnouncement: Virginia Fielder to celebrate 90th birthday
Virginia Fielder. Photo courtesy of Debbie Beach Fielder. Virginia Fielder will celebrate her 90th birthday this month! Her family is announcing an open house birthday celebration in honor of her 90th...
View ArticleAnnouncement: Ernsts celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Clayton and Ruth (Stollsteimer) Ernst. Photo courtesy of Amy Ernst. Clayton and Ruth (Stollsteimer) Ernst will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on July 6th, 2017. They are both Saline High...
View ArticleAbigail & Lillian Diuble named 2017 Youth Volunteers of the Year by Governor...
Lilly and Abby Diuble. Courtesy of Diuble family. Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the 49 winners of the 2017 Governor’s Service Awards. Manchester’s Abigail & Lillian Diuble were two of the 7...
View ArticleManchester student receives Master of Arts from East Tennessee State University
This spring, East Tennessee State University conferred nearly 1,900 degrees in two commencement ceremonies, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, on May 6, 2017. The list of graduates included...
View ArticleSchaible re-elected to United Producers’ board of directors
UPI – Manchester facility Manchester’s Dan Schaible was re-elected to the board of directors for United Producers Inc. effective June 21. As a director, he will represent the members of District 8,...
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