Swanson named to EMU dean’s list for fall term
by Sara Swanson Oscar Swanson from Manchester was named among the students who qualified for Eastern Michigan University’s fall 2024 dean’s list. Swanson is a freshman in the Honors College. Recipients of the honor are undergraduate students who carry a minimum of 10 credit hours and maintain a 3.5 or above grade point average (out […]
Obituary: Barbara Jean VanDeven
Barbara Jean VanDeven, 84, passed away January 9, 2025, at Cambrian Assisted Living, Tecumseh. Barb’s family and friends will gather Monday, January 13, 2025, from 4 to 7pm, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11am, following visitation from 10 to 11am at Eineder […]
Majewski named to dean’s list at Trine University
submitted by Trine University Grace Majewski of Manchester, a Trine University student, earned dean’s list recognition for the fall 2024 term. Majewski is majoring in business administration. To earn dean’s list honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.500–3.749. Trine University, an internationally recognized, […]
Meyer named to dean’s list at Michigan Tech
submitted by the Meyer Family Mason L. Meyer from Manchester was named among the students who qualified for Michigan Technological University’s fall 2024 dean’s list. Meyer is a freshman and qualified with a GPA of 3.96. Michigan Technological University is a flagship public research university founded in 1885. Their campus in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula overlooks […]
December Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Junior/Senior High School The Manchester Junior/Senior High students of the month for December were selected just before leaving for winter break. These students embody the qualities that MJSHS holds in high regard. Seventh grader Willow Puscas is a kind person who always tries to include others. She works hard to […]
Engagement announcement: Phoenix Waters and Chase Packard
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Waters of Manchester are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Phoenix, to Chase Packard of Tecumseh. Chase is the son of Rebecca and Robert Packard, is a graduate of Clinton High School, and is employed by Valley Freightliner of Toledo while he finishes his apprenticeship. Phoenix is a Manchester […]
Obituary: Richard L. Paul
Richard “Dick” Lee Paul, 88, of Manchester passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Richard’s family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 4pm to 7pm, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel, and on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10am, at Emanuel United Church of […]
Stockard named to fall 2024 dean’s list at Belmont University

submitted by Belmont University Samantha Stockard from Manchester was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University’s fall 2024 dean’s list. Belmont University recently released the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the University’s 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 dean’s list. “Earning a place on the dean’s […]
Henes family recognized as WCCD’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year
by Sara Swanson A Manchester area family has been recognized for their conservation work and is being awarded the 2024 Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award by the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD). The Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award is presented to outstanding conservation farmers in Washtenaw County, […]
Obituary: John Ferguson
John Henry Ferguson, 73, of Henrietta, Mich., passed away December 13, 2024. John’s family and friends will gather 4–8pm, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with the Lodge of Sorrow conducted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles 612 at 7:30pm. Visitation will continue from 10 to 11am, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, with a funeral service to follow […]