Obituary: William E. Richardson
William E. Richardson, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born to William Murray Richardson and Dealoris Emily (Steele) Richardson on June 25, 1947, in Tecumseh, Mich., William “Bill” was a loving, dedicated husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and […]
International Education Week builds rapport
submitted by Donna Clark And the winner is — Sarah Stommen from the Junior class! To celebrate International Education Week, November 13–17, students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School had an opportunity to participate in a contest. Questions were asked during announcements and answers were collected in the office. The activity focused on information about our […]
Anderson signs with Cleary University
Manchester student Hunter Anderson has recently signed with the Cleary University Cougars and received a scholarship to run Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. Congratulations, Hunter!
Students of the Month, October 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 […]
Meet Manchester Community Schools’ new district nurse
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools has employed a new, full-time district nurse, Sarah Roth, DNP, MSN, RN. She is present during school hours, being available to all three buildings at any given time. Her position covers multiple aspects of keeping the district healthy, from dealing with acute health issues that may present themselves during […]
Former Manchester residents receive “Quilts of Valor”
by Marsha Chartrand The Quilts of Valor Foundation was founded in 2003 based on, literally, a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nat was deployed in Iraq. She describes the dream as “vivid as real life,” where she saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched […]
Collins named to Palmer College Dean’s List
submitted by Palmer College of Chiropractic Avery Collins of Manchester, Michigan, has been named to the summer 2023 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, Florida. […]
Grace Helmke earns President’s Scholarship at Baldwin Wallace University
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke of Manchester (48158) was among over 700 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall who collectively earned more than $13.1 million in merit scholarships. Helmke, a graduate of Manchester High School majoring in chemistry, earned a $21,000 President’s Scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements […]
Obituary: Nancy Hebb
We regretfully announce the passing of Nancy Hebb, 64, of Clinton, Mich. Nancy passed away on October 17, 2023, of natural causes. Nancy was born and adopted by Edwin and Caroline Hebb in December of 1958 in Dearborn, Mich. Nancy graduated from Dearborn High School and Macalester College with a degree in creative writing. She […]
Kathy Spiegel settling in to Sharon Township supervisor position
by Marsha Chartrand Everyone knows that the best-laid plans don’t always work out exactly as we expect them to, but overall, Kathy Spiegel seems content with the way things have transpired over the past year since she “retired” from township work after several years of heading the Sharon Township planning commission, hoping for a quieter […]
