2024 Manchester Community Fair Queen contestants
submitted by Angie Schaible, Manchester Community Fair The fair is fast approaching. The Manchester Community Fair Queen contestants have been announced. The Fair Parade route has also been established, which will kick off the fair on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30pm. The route has been reversed and more information will be available soon. In addition, […]
NMU announces the dean’s list for the Winter 2024 semester
from Northern Michigan University Two students from the Manchester area, Joe Tennant and Steven A. White, qualified for the dean’s list at Northern Michigan University for the Winter 2024 semester. The dean’s list recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. To qualify for dean’s list recognition, […]
Oliva-Perry & Nashif graduate from Kettering
submitted by Kettering University Kettering University awarded 418 bachelor’s degrees during its 2024 commencement ceremony on June 15, setting the stage for these graduates to take on roles as leaders and innovators in a breadth of industries and areas ranging from mobility, new-energy vehicles, and intelligent manufacturing to AI and sustainability. William Nashif of Manchester […]
Albion College announces Spring 2024 dean’s list
Albion College announced the Spring 2024 semester dean’s list as well as those students named Albion College Fellows with a grade point average of 3.75 or above and three consecutive semesters on the dean’s list. Manchester student Carli Kerns was named to Albion’s dean’s list. Kerns is majoring in business with a minor in communication […]
Obituary: Jeanne Louise Marrison
Jeanne Louise Marrison, age 90, of Tecumseh, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 22, 2024, at The Fieldstone at Tecumseh Place in Tecumseh, Mich. She was born on January 28, 1934, in Ludington, Mich., a daughter of the late Oliver Oscar and Agnes Hazel (Petersen) Olson. On August 1, […]
Harley Neigebauer honored with Peacemaker Award
by Sara Swanson Last spring Manchester Community Schools, along with the help of resident Joan Gaughan, who envisioned the award, and Barry Allen, representing Manchester’s Masonic Lodge who funds it, established a new annual award for students. It was originally envisioned as an award to be presented to a graduating senior who has shown leadership […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2023/2024 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 […]
Nick Ball recognized by WISD as Inspirational Educator
From Washtenaw Intermediate School District Washtenaw Intermediate School District has recognized Nick Ball as one of their Inspirational Educators of the Week! Nick is a kindergarten teacher at Woodland Meadows in Saline Area Schools. He is kind, compassionate, caring, funny, and fun, and the entire cafeteria begins to chant “Mr. Ball” when he walks in! […]
Obituary: Kelly Lynn Pomorski
Kelly Lynn Pomorski, 46, of Manchester, Michigan, passed away on June 11, 2024, at the University of Michigan Hospital. Kelly’s family and friends will gather on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 3pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at […]
70 scholarships announced at MHS Awards Night
from Manchester Community Schools On Wednesday, May 22, the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School held its Annual Awards Night. Among other honors, seniors were presented with scholarships. Guidance counselor Maddy Stephens stated that there were 170 applications filled out and 70 scholarships given, totaling $53,224. The following is the list of scholarships awarded and their recipients: […]
