Elise Tackett named to SVSU President’s List
Elise Suzann Tackett of Manchester, daughter of Kenneth and Shannon Tackett of Manchester, has been notified that she was named to the President’s List at Saginaw Valley State University for the Fall 2022 semester. Inclusion on the President’s List requires a 4.00 grade point average in at least 12 credits of 100-level or above graded […]
Obituary: Kristy J. Raab
Kristy J. (Kostenbader/Fernandez) Raab, 51, of Manchester Mich., a wife, mother, sister, nurse, friend, grandmother, and so much more, went to join the angels choir on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Kristy was born on November 22, 1971, to Jeanne Ann and Roger Kostenbader in Stroudsburg, Pa. Kristy graduated abroad in Germany in 1991. She worked […]
Hannah Foltz earns a spot on the Dean’s List
More than 2,700 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester, including Hannah Foltz from Manchester. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (3.25 for freshmen) for the semester. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive […]
Obituary: Webb Douglas Seegert
Webb Douglas Seegert, age 86, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home. He was born May 24, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Theodore Peter and Phyllis Lou (Wadsworth) Seegert. Webb graduated from Petersburg (Summerfield) High School in 1954. He worked at Chrysler for 34 years in Vehicle Impact and was a member […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2022/2023 1st Semester Honor Roll
Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with Honor Rolls. High Honors = Students with a 4.00 or higher weighted GPA; Honors = Students achieving a 3.0 to 3.99 weighted GPA with no Ds or Es. Senior High Grade 12 High Honors Adams, Samuel B Aiuto, Trent R Ballnik, Marlena Lynn Beerens, […]
Manchester grad talks about career in theater

by Sara Swanson Kelsey Edwards, a 2017 Manchester High School (MHS) graduate, was recently hired as the Technical Director of Aquinas Theatre and The Circle Theatre at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. While young to be hired into this role, her education and experience in theater, including her time at MHS, helped prepare her for […]
Valentine’s Day, with a little help from friends
by Marsha Chartrand It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the floral industry as so many of us are rushing out to purchase beautiful flowers and plants for our loved ones for Valentine’s Day. The helpers at Manchester’s own Flower Garden are making sure that your arrangement is special and just as you […]
Thompson named to Dean’s List at University of Findlay
Sarah Thompson of Manchester was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at the University of Findlay. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay is known not only for science, health professions, animal science, and […]
Edwards and Lyos named to Albion’s Dean’s List
Albion College announced students who were named to the Dean’s List or who were named new Albion College Fellows at the end of the fall 2022 semester. Dean’s List recognition goes to students with a full-time GPA of 3.5 or better in graded courses. Two Manchester students were named to the Fall 2022 Albion College […]
Obituary: Loretta Widmayer
Loretta E. Widmayer, age 91, of Manchester, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and Elara Caring Hospice on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Loretta’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 10am to 11am at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 210 […]