Obituary: Joanna Walton
Joanna Walton, 95, of Pinckney, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Joanna’s family and friends will gather on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 10am to 11am at Community Bible Church (8400 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158). Her funeral service will follow at 11am. Pastor Ron Clark will be officiating the […]
Obituary: Patricia Rose Shafer
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother, Patricia, who passed peacefully at the UM Medical Center on September 18. Patricia was mother to seven, grandmother to eleven, great-grandmother to thirteen, sister to four, and a friend to more than we can count. Patricia was both a Californian and a […]
Students of the Month, September 2023
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive 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 for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting […]
Local residents awarded at County Farm Bureau annual meeting
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting on the evening of Monday, September 18, at the Alber Orchard and Cider Mill in Freedom Township. Awards were issued and multiple recipients were Manchester-area residents! Washtenaw County Farm Bureau president Travis Fusilier had the honor of presenting his […]
Edwards Named to MIAA 2022–23 Academic Honor Roll
submitted by Albion College Manchester student Rayna Edwards was recently named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) 2022–23 Academic Honor Roll. During the 2022–23 academic year, Edwards was a member of Albion’s women’s soccer team. The MIAA Academic Honor Roll recognizes student athletes who maintain a 3.5 grade-point average for the academic year and […]
Celeste Sangster awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
by Sara Swanson A Manchester native has been awarded the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Celeste Sangster is one of 100 students from 33 states and territories, and from 74 different colleges and universities, to be selected for this opportunity. She will receive up to $50,000 in financial aid for her junior and senior years […]
Obituary: Rodolfo Rodriguez
Rodolfo Rodriguez, 81, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2023. At 81, it still seemed like a life cut short, as he always managed to live life to the fullest. He went by both Rod and Rudy, so he will be addressed as both. Rod/Rudy was born on November 19, 1941, to Juanita […]
Local Edward Jones financial advisor Dan Baldwin recognized by “Forbes“
submitted by Suzy Mazur, Senior Branch Office Administrator, Edward Jones Edward Jones Financial Advisor Dan Baldwin of Manchester has been named to the 2023 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State ranking by Forbes/SHOOK® Research. The list is comprised of more than 1,460 financial advisors nationwide, all under age 40. This ranking is given to the top financial advisors under 40 in their […]
Emma Mrocko graduates from NMU
submitted by Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University announced its spring graduates. Emma Mrocko from Manchester earned a BSN-Nursing and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Northern Michigan University is a public university in Marquette, Michigan, established in 1899 by the Michigan Legislature. The university comprises five academic divisions, offering some 180 programs at the undergraduate and […]
Noa Amar of Manchester enrolls at James Madison University
submitted by James Madison University Manchester resident Noa Amar has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2023 semester. Amar has selected Biology — BA as a major. Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. With state-of-the-art amenities and facilities, students have access to NCAA Division […]
