Obituary: Marilyn Stautz
Marilyn Stautz, 92 yrs old, passed away June 24 at Resthaven Care Center. She was born on July 17, 1928 to Thomas and Mildred Godfrey in Adrian, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bud” Stautz in December, 1998. She is survived by her five children: Doug (Gale) Stautz of Battle Creek, […]
Obituary: Rosemary Nagy
Rosemary Nagy of Grass Lake, age 80, passed away June 17, 2021. She was born March 27, 1941 in Saline, Michigan the daughter of Carl and Honor Nabeack. She was a graduate of Manchester High School. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Jeno; parents and brother, Fred Nabeack. Rosemary […]
Sarah Thompson named to Dean's List at University of Findlay
Sarah Thompson of Manchester, was named to the spring 2021 dean's list at the University of Findlay. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay is known not only for science, health professions, animal science […]
Hannah Foltz earns a spot on the Dean's List
More than 2,100 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester, including Hannah Foltz, a Marine Science major from Manchester. Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal […]
A 'Journey Home' for Breeda Miller
Breeda Miller has held a lot of titles over the years. Daughter. Wife. Mother. Instructor. Caregiver. Speaker. Author. Now she can add a couple of new ones: Actor and Playwright. "This (idea) has been in my head for 10 years," she says, then almost unconsciously lapsing into a soft Irish brogue, adding, "My mom always […]
Obituary: Holly Noel Getty
Holly Noel Getty, 32, of Manchester passed away peacefully, at home, with her loving husband at her side and her family close by on Friday, June 11, 2021. Holly’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 4 – 8 pm, and Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 10 – 11 am at the […]
Madelyn Harris honored for writing excellence at SVSU
The University Writing Program at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) celebrated the writing achievements of student writers with 2021 University Writing awards. Five SVSU students were recognized with Robert S.P. Yien First Year Writing Awards, which showcase outstanding work by first year composition students in ENGL 080 and 111. Papers are judged by a committee […]
Heather Jones receives Master of Health Administration
Heather Jones from Manchester, MI, graduated with a Master of Health Administration from the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University. More than 4,800 students graduated with bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for spring semester 2021. Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where […]
Ava Sharrow-Ducsay named to the Alma College Winter 2021 Dean's List
Alma College has released the Dean's List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2021 Winter Term. Ava Sharrow-Ducsay of Manchester was among those named to the Dean's List. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight […]
Family hopes to renovate ancestor's burial site
Lois Pratt Mekkas, 85, of Hillsdale, has always been interested in family ties. For several years now she has been studying genealogy and ultimately began writing a book, "Vignettes of Little Miss Pratt," about growing up in Washtenaw County, which she hopes to publish soon. Her most exciting genealogical discovery led her to a family […]
