MCSF to host Daddy-daughter dance February 8
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s (MCSF) first fundraiser of 2019 will be the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance, which will be held on Friday, February 8th from 5:30pm to 8pm at the Jr/Sr High School commons. The dance will be circus themed after the movie The Greatest Showman. “The Greatest Show” will feature dancing, games, crafts, refreshments and a commemorative […]
Village Council appoints cityhood study committee
At its January 7 meeting, the Manchester Village Council affirmed Village President Pat Vailliencourt’s selection of nine village citizens for a cityhood advisory committee. Those named to the committee include Denise Collins, Scott Dunsmore, Pat Fielder, Rick Finger, Jack Gould, James Keller, Leslie Kiesel, Carol LaRock, and Herb Mahony. Each member brings specific experiences and […]
Library to host estate planning seminar
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The start of a new year is the perfect time to take a good, long look at a lot of things—especially your finances. Did I hear a groan? Sure, all that estate planning stuff can be intimidating if you don’t know where to start. What’s the difference between […]
Nature photo contest to focus on River Raisin
Calling all photographers! The River Raisin Watershed Council’s Photo Contest is happening now! What do you find beautiful within the River Raisin Watershed? Submit your best photo on any lake, stream or river in the River Raisin Watershed via email to rrwc@lenawee.mi.us Please include a description (where and what). Photos must be high-resolution (over 2400 pixels […]
Obituary: Patricia Ann Ferrington-Cunkle
Patricia Cunkle passed away in her sleep on December 31, 2018. She was born in Mooreville, Michigan, on March 28, 1929 and was one of seven children. She loved and married Jack Cunkle from Milan, Michigan, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her four children, Jacqueline LaPrad (Santa Barbara, CA), Gill Ferrington […]
Obituary: Mary Myrtle Hoelzer
Hoelzer, Mary Myrtle May, graced this earth for 95 years and 8 months. She passed on January 8, 2019. Mary enjoyed family and friends until the end, and her daughter’s family surrounded her peaceful departure. Treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Myrtle was born on May 11, 1923 in Tecumseh, MI, beloved daughter of Owen […]
Obituary: Jason A. Kenyon
His Legacy… Jason Alan Kenyon, Age 45, passed away January 10, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1973, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Kenneth and Mary (Braun) Kenyon. Jason attended Lyle Torrant Center in Jackson where he obtained a certificate. He loved to swim, swing in his backyard, and eat chocolate ice cream and […]
Obituary: Keith G. Kothe
His Legacy… Keith Gayle Kothe, Age 47, passed away January 10, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1971, in Tecumseh, Michigan to Kenneth and Marilyn (Umstead) Kothe, Sr. Keith worked for several manufacturing companies in the area and loved to watch television. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His […]
No injuries in house fire
A structure fire in a multi-residence house located at 134 Adrian St, on the afternoon of Sunday, December 30, caused damage to the house but no injuries were reported. According to Manchester Township Fire Chief Bill Scully, “The first engine arrived to find flames visible from a second story window. The interior of the building was […]
