Helen Drysdale celebrates her 100th in style
by Marsha Chartrand Helen Drysdale of Sharon Township gathered with her Red Hat group at Frank’s Place in downtown Manchester last Wednesday for a very special birthday celebration—her 100th! The group held the luncheon in her honor. About 12 ladies attended. Helen was delighted to have so many friends surrounding her for this special occasion. […]
Obituary: Kathryn Laura (Mann) Groves
Kathryn Laura (Mann) Groves, 79, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Lakeland, Fla. Born on May 27, 1946, in Ann Arbor, Mich., Kathy grew up in Manchester as the only daughter of Dorothy (Steeb) Mann and Willard Mann along with three brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy Groves of Nairobi, Kenya, […]
April 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 April 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 […]
Obituary: Lawrence “Larry” Raymond Methner
Lawrence “Larry” Raymond Methner, of Manchester, Mich., age 87, passed away on April 2, 2026, at Chelsea Retirement Community-Kresge. He was born on July 5, 1938, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Herman and Grace Methner. Larry was born and raised in the metro Detroit area near Grosse Pointe Woods. He attended Grosse Pointe High […]
Tackett named to SVSU president’s list for fall 2025 semester
submitted by Saginaw Valley State University Elise Tackett of Manchester is one of nearly 700 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the fall 2025 semester president’s list. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours […]
Obituary: Rita Ilene Huber
Rita Ilene Huber, age 86, passed away March 20, 2026. She, along with her twin sister, Ruth, was born on April 1, 1939, to Elmer J. and Mary C. (Coon) Trolz, in Manchester, Mich., where she spent most of her life. Rita attended school in Manchester, beginning in a one-room schoolhouse and graduating from Manchester […]
March 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 March 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 […]
Corum & Rickert named to Concordia University Ann Arbor’s dean’s list
submitted by Scott Rudie, Concordia University Ann Arbor Concordia University Ann Arbor officials have released the fall honors list for the 2025–2026 academic year. The dean’s list for the university is composed each semester of those full-time students who have a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above. Students must earn at least 12 […]
Obituary: Duane G. Hopkins
Duane G. Hopkins, age 52, of New Hudson, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2026. Duane was born on August 19, 1973, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the son of Hurschel and Linda (Tobias) Hopkins. He had lived in the South Lyon area for the past 25 years, but grew up in Manchester, graduating from […]
Obituary: William Lawrence Moore, Jr.
William Lawrence Moore, Jr., 80, of Manchester, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on September 27, 1945, in Dearborn, Mich., to William and Rose (Taritas) Moore. Bill married the love of his life, Patricia Lukas, on March 12, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois. They had […]
