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 […]
Obituary: Gloria Gay Roulo
Gloria Gay Roulo, 72, of Ann Arbor left this earth for a new adventure on Friday, March 29. She was surrounded by her beloved family. Gay was born on November 18, 1951 in Ypsilanti, the second child of Ralph and Myrtie (McCabe) Roulo who both preceded her in death. She graduated from St. Mary’s High […]
Obituary: Michael John Carpentier
Michael John Carpentier, 74, passed away at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital on April 1, 2024, with his wife at his side. Mike was born on April 30, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan to Eugene and Joan (Goeddeke) Carpentier. Mike married the love of his life, Beverly Ann Parsons, in 1977 in Saline, Michigan. Mike and […]
Collins named to Palmer College Dean’s List
submitted by Palmer College of Chiropractic Avery Collins of Manchester, Michigan, has been named to the 2023 fall trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, […]





