February 2026 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the February Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in sports or […]
Feeling right at home
by Marsha Chartrand It’s a wonderful life when you do what you love, and love what you do. Riley Long is one of those fortunate people. But he doesn’t take it for granted; he just enjoys it. … As barista at Millie’s Coffee House, Riley calls the (espresso) shots with amazing accuracy. He has spent […]
Obituary: Robert William Nickerson
Robert William Nickerson, age 82, of Manchester, Mich., passed away at his home on February 14, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born in Wyandotte, Mich., on March 10, 1943, the son of Wm. “Vernie” and Catherine (Lustila) Nickerson. Shortly after his birth, they returned to Germfask, Mich, in the Upper Peninsula, where he […]
January 2026 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the January Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor in January has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2025/2026 1st semester honor roll
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School 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 […]
Obituary: Anna Iona Alber
Anna Iona Alber, 95, of Manchester, Mich., passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Evangelical Home in Saline, Mich. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. She was born on March 31, 1930, in Jefferson Township, Mich., to Alfred and Lola (Swyheart) Way. Anna married the love of her life, […]
Obituary: Kay Frances Norgaard
Kay Frances Norgaard (Thomas), 90, from Manchester, Mich., passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. Kay’s family and friends will gather from 2pm to 4pm, Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Eineder Funeral Home, 207 E Duncan St, in Manchester, Mich., and from 10am to 11am on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Bethel Church, 10425 Bethel […]
Sprunk named to Kettering University’s fall 2025 dean’s list
submitted by Kettering University Jozef Sprunk of Manchester has been named to Kettering University’s fall 2025 dean’s list. He is majoring in engineering. The dean’s list recognizes overall academic performance based on the student’s term grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must satisfy the following requirements: be a degree-seeking […]
Obituary: Gregory Dickson Stewart
Gregory Dickson Stewart was born on October 28, 1946, in Detroit, Mich., to Robert Stewart and Barbara Endres-Stewart. Greg died January 15, 2026, at 79 years old. Greg graduated from Alma High School in 1964. He attended Michigan Tech for 1.5 years and then joined the United States Marines with his buddy Jim Ayres. He […]
Obituary: Doris Joan Sampieri
Joan Sampieri (née Nicholls) passed away late on the night of January 12, 2026, following several months of illness. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, Joan dedicated her life to advancing women’s rights, civil rights, and human rights. In the 1970s, she […]
