“The March Hare” makes June debut in Manchester
After working retail jobs for years, homeschooling their two children, and acting as primary caregiver for her grandmother, having a retail store of her own has been a long-time dream for Sandra and her husband Barry. Three weeks ago, that dream came true with the opening of The March Hare, a unique gift shop located at […]
Claire Marsh receives Lisa Brinkman Award at Klager Elementary
Fourth grader Claire Marsh was named the 2016 Lisa Brinkman Award winner at Klager Elementary School for her outstanding volunteerism. The Lisa Brinkman Award is the highest recognition given to any Klager Elementary student during their five years at the school. Each year, this special award, a $100 scholarship in the form of a U.S. […]
Siena Heights University releases honors lists for winter semester
Siena Heights University recently announced its Dean’s and Academic Achievement lists for the winter semester 2016. The following students from Manchester received honors in their respective departments: Luke A. Hines, majoring in English and Creative writing, was named to the Academic Achievement List, for part-time students with 6-11 credit hours. Dean’s List recipients (those carrying 12 or more […]
Manchester High School 2015-2016 Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Adams, Martha A Allen, Alisha M Beagle, Rachael L Berz, Wyatt L Bruursema, Sean P Chandler, Tristan E Coluccy, Danielle M Crouch, Alexandrea M Daugherty, Alexis L Fookes, Logan T Golding, Caroline M Hicken, Nathaniel A Horning, Mason J Hutchison, Jessica M Kemner, Maddison M Kominars, Natasha K Mousigian, Leah M […]
Manchester Middle School 2015 – 2016 Q4 Honor Roll
High Honors 8th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Blumenauer, Hayley E Blumenauer, Lee D Bonner, Kathryn E Bourland, Quinn S Bradshaw, Mary M Caszatt, Braeden W Dalton, Olivia M Darr, Alyssa L Fether, Taryn L Harris, Madelyn K Hartley, Emma L Hayslip, Cameron G Herrin, Madison B […]
Manchester High School names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Manchester High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2016. Audrey Michelle Pierce, with a cumulative GPA of 4.350, was named Valedictorian as the top-ranking senior this year. Audrey is the daughter of Colleen Pierce and Thomas Pierce of Manchester and has held high honors and scholar-athlete honors for all four […]
2016 Fair Queen nominees
The 2016 Manchester Community Fair Queen contest will be held on Tuesday, June 21, the opening night of the 72nd annual Manchester Community Fair, at 7:30 pm at the fair grounds. Representatives from each of the high school classes, grades 9-12, will participate, with a winner, runner-up, and Miss Congeniality chosen from among all twelve […]
Manchester Middle School holds Honors Night
On Tuesday, June 7, Manchester Middle School recognized 226 students in 5th through 8th grade at their annual Middle School Honors Night. This was the 30th year for the Middle School Honors event. Students were recognized for High Honors, Honors, Exceptional Attendance, Builders Club Membership, Student Council Membership or for being selected as a Student […]
Obituary: Anthony Jude Petrino
Anthony Jude Petrino, age 61 of Manchester passed away suddenly on June 6, 2016 while visiting family in Fredricksburg, Texas. He was born on September 17th, 1954 in Cambridge, Massachusetts the son of Angelo and Tina Petrino. He married Carol Hone on September 6, 1975 in Chelsea, MI and she preceded him in death. Anthony […]
Manchester High School’s 2016 Graduating Class
On Sunday, June 5th at 2 pm, Manchester High School’s graduating class of 2016 held their commencement exercises. Valedictorian was Audrey Pierce who will be attending the University of Michigan and Salutatorian was Nathaniel Hicken who will be attending Brigham Young University. Manchester High School 2016 Graduating Class: Dominic Alan Adams Martha Anne Adams Alisha McKenzie Allen Zachery […]





