GVSU names Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2019 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Grand Valley is dedicated to providing a rich learning […]
Obituary: Helen Alice Benedict (CURRY)
Helen was born to Anna “Luella” and Alfred “Guy” Benedict of Hulbert, Michigan. She married Donald Curry on December 24, 1942. Helen worked for a few years as a proof-reader for the Ypsilanti Press. She was then employed as the secretary of the Maintenance Department of the University of Michigan until her retirement. After retiring, […]
Michigan desperate for Pre-K educators. And pays them poverty wages.
By Koby Levin (Bridge) Cindy Lester calmly sat down on the child-sized couch with the 4-year-old who had been careening around her classroom all morning. He’d just flipped an empty soup bowl onto his head. “You have a lot going on inside you today,” she said. “What’s going on? Are you tired?” To a lot […]
Michigan is No. 1 (at getting old). That’s not good news.
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Michigan’s battle of the birthdays continues, as more than one-quarter of the state’s counties have a median age that’s eligible for AARP membership. U.S. Census data released Thursday show that 21 of Michigan’s 83 counties have a median age of 50 years old or older, the highest in the nation.Next closet […]
2020 Historical Society calendar debuts
The 2020 Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) calendar is now available! For 36 years, the MAHS annual calendar has become a Manchester tradition. Since 1984, MAHS has produced an annual historical calendar, featuring some aspect of the history of the Manchester area, as a fundraiser for the society. Themes have included schools, the Civil War, railroads, […]
Seniors get a new bus
Last week, the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. (MASCC), took delivery of a new bus. The bus is used to deliver meals to shut-ins provided by the MASCC, to assist local seniors and other people with disabilities with medical transportation, and some entertainment trips for the seniors’ group. The new bus is built on […]
Over the Edge to host W4 Country Idol qualifying round June 25
Warm up your vocal cords and start practicing your favorite country song for your next audition–the ever popular 102.9 W4 Country Idol contest is coming to Manchester! Over the Edge Sports Bar & Pizzeria (230 E. Main Street) will host one of the 12 qualifying rounds and owner Chris Moyle says he wants to see […]
Alumni Association celebrates Class of 1969 and more
Submitted by Paul Heinrich, Manchester High School Alumni Association The 142nd Manchester High School Alumni Banquet was held on Saturday, June 15 at Manchester High School. About 170+ alumni and guests attended the banquet and represented classes from 1943 to 2019. Luther Westcott from the 2019 class led the gathering in the Pledge of Allegiance. […]
Billy King and friends at this week’s Gazebo Concert
In one of the earliest gazebo concert seasons of the early 1990s, faithful fans may remember the pre-teen “King Brothers” group, appearing on the gazebo stage. The duo performed both original songs and covers artfully, and found local fame in the Ann Arbor area. Over the years, Billy King has continued to hone his musical […]
