Obituary: Mary Blossom
Mary Elizabeth Tuckerman Blossom passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Jackson Michigan. She was 93 years old. After graduating from Cement City High School in 1945, Mary finished a 1-year rural teacher program at County Normal College in Blissfield, Michigan. At age 19, Mary started teaching at the same one-room country school […]
New bike and repair shop to open in former Pyramid building
Sometimes, “opportunity” is the best answer to any question. Maan Abdul-Baki and Sybil Kolon made the decision in 2019 to close their 32-year-old business, Pyramid Office Supply and Emporium, at 108 E. Main Street. While attempting to sell the store for a year and a half, Maan had been musing for a while that a […]
Riverfolk project continues The Journey
This week’s inspirational video from the Pan African Youth Orchestra (PAYO), The Journey: The Music, can be found at https://youtu.be/mUkVX6zZiAA. The clip contains segments from three different concerts, sharing some of the classical sounds of Ghanan/African music with audiences who may or may not be familiar with their particular style. The first was from MASA […]
Phoenix Waters signs with Lourdes University women’s wrestling team
Since fifth grade, Phoenix Waters has been wrestling. And it has become her main obsession. Stating at the club level here in Manchester, she is currently a fourth-year varsity wrestler. She also wrestles for Team Michigan, an all-women’s travel team, and has done so for the past six years. Phoenix is a two-time state placer […]
More senior basketball players anticipate season play
Newly-appointed head varsity coach Zach Neal was eager to start the season this fall and get the team off on a good foot after helping former coach Ahrens round out a successful season that ended in District play last spring. Then, in mid-November, just as the team was getting ready to begin this year’s conference […]
I ❤️ Downtown Manchester begins Feb. 10
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating The I ❤️ Downtown Manchester Campaign starts this Wednesday, February 10, and one lucky participant will win a $200 gift certificate that can be used in any of the participating downtown Manchester shops and restaurants during the month of March 2021. Participants can pick up an I ❤️ Downtown […]
Stories of Wil: It’s what friends do
submitted By Christie Taylor Wil is a (just turned!) 14-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching […]
Manchester Senior High School 2020/2021 2nd quarter Honor Roll
High Honors Grade 12 Adams, Christina D Bishop, Rebecca C Blumenauer, Katelyn M Budd, Rylie A Corwin, Andrew J Costella, Linzy J Dodak, Jenna B DuRussel, Mallory J Engel, Clara J Gebhardt, Gweneth M Keast, John J Lyos, Brooklynn S Phillips, Jessica C Riley, Liam F Stace, Nathan B Taylor, Hayden E Vogel, Madison E […]
Manchester Junior High School 2020/2021 2nd quarter Honor Roll
High Honors 8th grade Brinkman, John J Harvey, Lila J Hulswitt, Phoenix P Line, Trent L Reed, Brady C Smith, Lillian J DuRussel, Seeger J Klein, Mallory J Stommen, Sarah K.M. Neff, Drake W Seaman, Nathanial T Dalton, Jake A Bobo, Ashley E Preis, Skylar R Taylor, William J Gebhardt, Neil R.E. Clark, Rebecca A […]
As Michigan ages, a shortage in health care workers explodes into a crisis
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Magazine) GRAND RAPIDS — Living alone in a Grand Rapids apartment, 84-year-old Nancy Klomparens clings to her independence — and has the injuries to show for it. Poor eyesight contributed to a series of falls, as she said she’s fractured her back five times in the past four years. Once a […]
