Stockard achieves spring 2024 Dean’s List at Belmont University
from Belmont University Samantha Stockard of Manchester was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University’s spring 2024 Dean’s List. “Earning a place on the Dean’s List is a testament to the unwavering diligence, tenacity, and commitment to scholarly distinction exhibited by Belmont’s promising students,” said Belmont University Provost Dr. David Gregory. “The ability […]
MHS names April 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Manchester Junior/Senior High School’s Students of the Month for April have been selected. Students are selected for Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect […]
Blumenauer receives Excellence in Discipline award at GVSU
from Grand Valley State University Lee Blumenauer received the Excellence-in-a-Dicipline Award on April 8, 2024, for Nursing at Grand Valley State University. The Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award honors one student from each undergraduate and graduate discipline. Faculty from each department select the recipient based upon an earned minimum number of credit hours at an exceptional grade point […]
Financial Advisor Colleen Newton receives certification
submitted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Colleen Newton of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Manchester, Michigan, has received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(™), or CFP®, certification, granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). Becoming a CFP® professional expands a financial advisor’s knowledge base in the following areas: financial management, tax-sensitive […]
Manchester resident graduates from Central Michigan University
submitted by Diuble Family Lillian Diuble of Manchester graduated on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Nonprofit Administration, minor in American Sign Language, certificate in Deaf Studies, and has earned her Certified Nonprofit Professional credential (CNP). While attending CMU, Diuble’s activities included marching in the […]
Obituary: Paul Wayne Reinhart
Paul Wayne Reinhart, 82, of Brooklyn passed away at home April 26, 2024. Paul’s family and friends will gather 10am–11am for visitation, Tuesday, April 30, at Manchester United Methodist Church. His funeral service will begin at 11am, Tuesday, April 30, at Manchester United Methodist Church. Pastor Susan Hitts will serve as celebrant. Paul was born […]
Obituary: Erick Chris Johanson
Erick, age 70, of Manchester, Michigan, died peacefully in his home on January 3, 2024. He was born in Ypsilanti on September 8, 1953, to Helge and Vesta Johanson. Helge came from Sweden as a mason and did much of the stonework in Ypsilanti. Erick also was a handyman, who built the barn on his […]
Obituary: Arthur Louis Melcher
Arthur Louis Melcher, 92, passed away at home under hospice on April 11, 2024. Arthur was born on November 16, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to Lewis and Martha (Feiblekorn) Melcher. Arthur married the love of his life, Marjeanne Davidson, on June 18, 1955 in Allen Park, Michigan and they enjoyed nearly 69 wonderful years together. […]
A report from the road … and he’s still the Dude!
Editor’s note: We published an article about Brinkman and The Dude last October. Read more about them here! submitted by Ryan Brinkman We are currently on a 100-day road trip around the country and are about a quarter of the way done with that, so I thought I’d give you an update on how things […]
Obituary: Elizabeth Annie Gonyer
Elizabeth Annie Gonyer, 83, of Manchester, passed away at Hospice of Lenawee on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Liz’s family and friends will gather on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 10am to 11am at Community Bible Church, 8400 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, Mich. Her memorial service will immediately follow at the church at 11am. Burial of […]
