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 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Donna F. Chambers

Donna F. Chambers, age 71, of Manchester, formerly of Chelsea, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at her home with her family. She was born May 26, 1944 in Hudson, Michigan, the daughter of Donald & Florence (Huff) Murphy. Donna graduated from Hudson High School in 1962, and earned her Associates degree from Siena Heights in 1985. […]

 Danielle Muntz

Student Receives Scholarship for Sport Shooting

In two weeks Isaac Eversole will be leaving Manchester for a unique opportunity at Hawkeye Community College in Iowa. While at competing with the Manchester Young Guns Trap Team at Nationals, Eversole was encouraged by Hawkeye college to check out their sports shooting program, and offered him a half scholarship if he would join their […]

 Sara Swanson

Chelsea Mikel of Sharon Township Voted Michigan Township Clerk of the Year for 2015

The Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks recently announced the results of its annual Clerk of the Year election and the 2015 Township Clerk of the Year is Sharon Township Clerk Chelsea Mikel. The award, along with City Clerk of the Year and Village Clerk of the Year, was presented at the annual MAMC Conference at Mission […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester High School 2014-2015 Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll

High Honors 12th Grade Ahrens, Sydnie V Allen, Rebecca L Asplund, Erika A Benedict, Alia M Blaine, Morgan R Brown, Selena N Burge, Jared M Casey, Courtney B Collins, Madison K Coutts, Adrianna P Dorman, Kate E Dresch, Morgan K Hamilton, Madelyn E Heuser, Jordan F Heuser, Rachel L Jacobs, Sutton M Keller, Isabella L […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Middle School 2014 – 2015 Q4 Honor Roll

  High Honors 8th Grade Boote, Jocelyn R Bortmas, Quenton W Bourland, Paige E Brown, Sedona R Chandler, Madilyn Q Cole, Autumn J Daniels, Calvin S DeWolfe, Ashley L Dobis, Johnathon A Edwards, Rayna K Ernst, Mitchell K Geldner, Mikayla A Good, McKenna L Haist, Ellyn L Herron, Elijah N Huff, Logan E Kelly, Devon […]

 Sara Swanson

Rhonda Kendzicky & Dance Arts of Manchester - Maintaining Tradition While Expanding Dance Opportunities

Rhonda Kendzicky, director of Dance Arts of Manchester has been teaching dance in Manchester for a decade, but her history with dance goes back much farther and broader and it is this depth of experience and the connections she’s made with other programs that provide not just a quality dance education but expanded opportunities for […]

 Sara Swanson

Bruce Paul Receives Master of Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary

Bruce Paul, son of Richard and Arlene Paul of Manchester, Michigan, graduated from Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, MI on May 2, 2015.  Paul, a 1986 graduate of Manchester High School received a Master of Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary. The Master of Divinity degree, which Paul received, provides in-depth biblical and practical preparation for those desiring to serve in a local church or church-related organization. Students learn Bible analysis, biblical and systematic […]

 Sara Swanson

Four MHS Students Receive Key Club Scholarships

The Kiwanis Club of Manchester annually awards at least one scholarship to a qualified member of the Manchester High School Key Club. The requirements are multi-layered including membership in Key Club for at least two years, academic achievement, community service in Key Club, involvement with Kiwanis, demonstrated leadership abilities and service to the community outside of […]

 Sara Swanson

Local Girl Scout, Caitlyn Baskins to Serve as Assistant Patrol Leader in Mackinac Island Honor Guard Troop

Manchester sophomore and Girl Scout of eleven years, Caitlyn Baskins, has received a great honor. She not only has been selected for her fourth year to serve as a member of the Mackinac Island Governor’s Honor Guard (MIGHG) Troop #609 but she has been selected for the Junior Leadership position of Assistant Patrol Leader. She […]

 Sara Swanson

Zion Lutheran Church Prepares for 150th Anniversary Celebration

The Zion Lutheran Church of Chelsea membership, which includes Manchester-area residents, has begun preparations for their 150th anniversary celebration. The celebration will begin with a Reunion Weekend, scheduled for September 5th and 6th and will continue through the spring of 2017, the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Zion has a significant history in this area. […]