Old National Bank warns of new IRS tax scam
Old National Bank was recently notified by the IRS of a new scam and Tammy Melcher of the local branch has asked us to share this information with our readers. The scam works in the following way. The scammers will file 2017 tax returns without the victim's knowledge. The refund will be deposited into the […]
Manchester applicants sought for Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment grants
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is calling for applicants from Manchester as well as other communities in the Saline area for the Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment grants. Applications are due by Friday, March 30, 2018. The Endowment’s philosophy is to assist community groups within the Saline service area with financial resources for projects or […]
Jessica Coltre makes LSSU's Fall 2017 dean's list
Jessica Coltre of Manchester, daughter of Bernadette and Craig Coltre, has been included on the dean's list for the fall 2017 semester at Lake Superior State University. To make the dean's list, students must achieve a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Coltre is majoring in Kinesiology.
Grand Valley State University December 2017 graduates
More than 1,100 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on December 9 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. One Manchester student, Connor Carry, graduated with a BBA.
“Did You Know?”...Manchester High School Alumni Update: Howard Parr, Class of 1937
submitted by Susan Fielder, Manchester High School Alumni Association I had an opportunity to interview Manchester Alumni, Howard Parr. Howard graduated in 1937, having attended classes in the post-Civil War era building located on the corner of Wolverine and City Streets. Howard commented that students from kindergarten through High School attended classes in the three-story building. […]
Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day
In 1926, at the Fourth Girl Guide/Girl Scout International Conference, delegates chose the 22nd of February, as the day that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts would think about all of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world, giving their "sisters" thanks and appreciation. World Thinking Day was celebrated last Tuesday by Manchester Girl Scouts with an […]
