Obituary: Megana Denise Koch
Megana Denise Koch, 76, of Manchester passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Megana’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 10am – 11am at Victory Baptist Church, 419 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, with her funeral service to follow at 11am. Pastor Gary Paige […]
Obituary: Bill Richardson
William E. Richardson, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, CO on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born to William Murray Richardson and Dealoris Emily (Steele) Richardson on June 25, 1947 in Tecumseh, Michigan, William “Bill” was a loving, dedicated husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and […]
MHS announces top 10 graduating seniors
from Manchester Jr/Sr High School Last week Wendy Bridges, principal of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, announced the top 10 graduating seniors. They are: Carson Horky (Valedictorian), Meghan Somerville (Salutatorian), Miranda Austin, Bodi Foulke, Mason Meyer, Luke Blumenauer, Emma Woods, Kannon Duffing, Hunter Anderson, and Peyton Klein. She stated, “Congratulations to the top 10 academic high school seniors […]
Tackett named to President’s List at SVSU

from Saginaw Valley State University Elise Tackett of Manchester is one of only 650 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the fall 2023 semester President’s List. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the […]
Three local students named to SVSU Dean’s List
from Saginaw Valley State University Over 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2023 semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better. Among those recognized for academic excellence were: […]
Obituary: Robert Duaine VanDoren
Robert Duaine VanDoren, 88, of Manchester passed away, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Bob’s family and friends will gather Friday, March 1, 2024 from 11:00 am -12:00 am at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will follow the visitation at 12:00 pm. Pastor Tom Waller […]
Obituary: Margret Louise Heckaman
Margret Louise Shankland Heckaman, 95, of Manchester, passed away February 21, 2024. Margret’s family and friends will gather from 2 to 4pm Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Emanuel Church of Christ in Manchester, Michigan. Her funeral service will immediately follow at 4pm. Reverend Gene Blair will serve as celebrant. Margret was born on June 27, […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2023/2024 1st Semester Honor Roll
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 3.5 to 3.69 weighted GPA. At […]
Mary Sangster joins Albion College Gerstacker Institute for Business, Brown Honors Program

from Albion College Manchester student Mary Sangster was recently accepted into Albion College’s Carl A. Gerstacker Institute for Business and Management and the Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program. Since 1973, the Gerstacker Institute has combined the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education with the business knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for leadership positions in […]
NMU announces Dean’s List

from Northern Michigan University Two Manchester graduates, Holden Ernest and Steven A. White, qualified for the Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University for the Fall 2023 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, a student must […]