Gibson Pope named to Dean’s List
from Miami University Gibson Pope from Manchester was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the fall 2023 semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top 20% of undergraduate students within their division for the fall 2023 semester have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Nationally recognized as […]
Obituary: Dianne Ruth Schwab
Dianne Ruth Schwab, 88, of Traverse City passed away at Joy Givers Senior Home on January 6, 2024. Dianne’s family and friends will gather on Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel and Monday, January 22, 2024, from 10am to 11am at St. Joe’s Catholic Church in […]
Obituary: Richard Arnold Kuntz
TECUMSEH — Richard Arnold Kuntz (Dick), age 95, of Tecumseh, died peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was born at 6:13am on March 10, 1928, at the family home in Indianapolis, Ind., to the Reverend Werner H. and Litana C. (Messerli) Kuntz. Dick […]
Helmke named to Dean’s List
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke of Manchester, a graduate of Manchester High School majoring in chemistry, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Provost Stephen D. Stahl. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or higher […]
MHS names December 2023 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 December 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 […]
Samantha Stockard achieves Dean’s List at Belmont University
from Belmont University Samantha Stockard of Manchester qualified for Belmont University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Approximately 52% of Belmont’s 7,338 undergraduate students qualified. Belmont Provost Dr. David Gregory said, “The Dean’s List achievement reflects the hard work, perseverance, and dedication to academic excellence of Belmont’s outstanding students. It is my privilege to congratulate these individuals […]
Spice up your life this season with Smiling Jim’s
by Marsha Chartrand James and Deborah Bliss met by chance many years ago in their respective roles with Hilton Hotels — Jim was an executive chef and Deborah was overseeing the opening of a new Hilton in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As their relationship grew, Jim eventually left the restaurant business, but, of course, as a […]
Lions Club International Peace Poster Competition: Update
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld We reported in November that the Lions Club of Manchester awarded local Manchester student Madeline Zahner first place in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest and that Madeline would go on to compete at Lions district level and then if selected, on to state competition. Manchester’s very own Madeline did […]
Obituary: Charles Edward Moore
Charles Edward Moore of Manchester, age 90, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Eula Lee Moore, on December 20, 2023. He is survived by his children, Edward Ray Moore, Ronald Lee Moore, and Connie Elaine Goodman; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Moore and Ester Moore; sisters, Estaleen Moore […]
Students of the Month, November 2023
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School (MHS) 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 […]





