Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2025/2026 2nd semester honor roll
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with honor rolls. At the senior high level, summa cum laude = students with a 3.9 or higher weighted GPA; magna cum laude = students achieving a 3.7 to 3.89 weighted GPA; and cum laude = students achieving a […]
Obituary: August Michael “Mike” Rossettie Sr.
August Michael “Mike” Rossettie Sr. of Manchester, Michigan, age 88, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home. He was born May 30, 1938, in Malden, Massachusetts, the son of Joseph L. & Gertrude A. (Kuhl) Rossettie. Mike served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Monrovia. He worked for the Washtenaw County Road […]
Obituary: Catherine Marie Cottrell
Catherine Marie Cottrell, 91, of Chelsea (formerly of Manchester) passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Chelsea Retirement Community. Family and friends will gather Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 10am to 11am, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11am […]
McIver graduates from Schoolcraft College
submitted by his family, Jesse/Angela and Eli McIver Noah McIver has just completed his associate’s degree with a 3.9 GPA from Schoolcraft College. He will continue his studies at Eastern Michigan University this fall while pursuing his bachelor’s degree in their cybersecurity field. We are so proud of you, Noah! If you have a student […]
Kippnick completes professional-level research project at WPI
submitted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute Manchester High School graduate Logan Kippnick, a member of the class of 2027 who is majoring in computer science and robotics engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level research-driven project titled “Developing an App Framework to Foster Collaborative Skills.” […]
Obituary: Terry Michael Ahrens
Terry Michael Ahrens, 68, of Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Terry’s family and friends will gather Monday, June 8, 2026, from 10am to 11am, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held at 11am with burial of ashes at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pastor Rod Walker to officiate. […]
Memorial service announcement: Betty Schneider
Betty Schneider of Manchester’s Pleasant Lake passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, 27 years to the day since the passing of her husband, Ty, the love of her life. She is survived by her son, Steve (Karen), and her daughter, Linda, as well as two grandsons, Robert (Kaylene) and Brandon, who are Steve’s sons, […]
Bryan Barnard retiring after 28 years with MCS
submitted by Katie Altherr, Riverside Intermediate Office Secretary Manchester Community Schools is proudly honoring five longtime staff members whose combined 154 years of service have left a lasting impact on the district and community. This year’s retirees include Mrs. Laura Neal, Mrs. Karin Villarreal, Mr. Bryan Barnard, Mr. Ron Tindall, and Mr. John Wilkins. Last […]
2026 MHS Peacemaker Award presented to Ioli Papadopoulou
by Sara Swanson The Peacemaker Award was established in 2023 by Manchester Community Schools, along with the help of resident Joan Gaughan, who envisioned the award, and Barry Allen, representing Manchester’s Masonic Lodge, which funds it. It was originally envisioned as an award to be presented to a graduating senior who has shown leadership in […]
May 2026 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the May Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in sports or […]
