Family hopes to renovate ancestor's burial site
Lois Pratt Mekkas, 85, of Hillsdale, has always been interested in family ties. For several years now she has been studying genealogy and ultimately began writing a book, "Vignettes of Little Miss Pratt," about growing up in Washtenaw County, which she hopes to publish soon. Her most exciting genealogical discovery led her to a family […]
Manchester couple work to save the honeybees
by Tracy Stengel (reprinted with permission of the author) Today, there are approximately 115,000–125,000 beekeepers in the United States. Most are hobbyists, and two of them are Don and Nancy Hieber in Manchester, Michigan. They are doing important work to save the honey bees right in their own backyard. Honey bees are vital to humans […]
Walz awarded degree from University of North Georgia
For the spring 2021 semester, the University of North Georgia awarded more than 1,600 degrees and certificates to graduates. More than 1,100 participated in the spring 2021 commencement ceremonies May 8-9 at the Convocation Center on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. The ceremonies resembled a mix of traditional elements and socially distant protocols. Jessica Walz of Manchester, […]
Obituary: Joan June Walkowe
Joan June Walkowe, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea, MI. Joan’s family and friends will gather on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Eineder Funeral Homes - Manchester Chapel (207 E. Duncan St. Manchester, MI 48158) Rosary service to […]
Kleinschmidt & Nichols named to SNHU President's List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced their Winter 2021 President's List last week and two Manchester students, Shanel Kleinschmidt and Stefanie Nichols, made the list. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students […]
Matson named to Olivet Nazarene University dean's list
Carren Matson of Manchester, MI was named to the dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring 2021 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean's list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on […]
May 2021 Student of the Month, Mykaela Zink
submitted by Manchester High School Our May 2021 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Mykaela Zink. Mykaela is the daughter of Eric and Helena Zink. She is a member of the Manchester High School National Honor Society, Manchester Thespian Society, and student council. After high school Mykaela plans […]
Obituary: Shirley E. Parker
Shirley Elizabeth Parker, 85, of Manchester, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital, Jackson. Shirley’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 5 – 7 pm and Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 10 – 11 am at Eineder Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel. Her funeral service will be […]
Manchester couple welcomes back the purple martins with 126 nesting boxes
by Tracy Stengel, previously published in Newsbreak and reprinted with permission of the author In our little town of Manchester resides a couple with huge hearts. They share their beautiful yard with a bunch of bats, birds, and bees. Their labor of love is not only good for the environment, but delights and inspires others […]
April 2021 Student of the Month, Liam Riley
submitted by Manchester High School Our April 2021 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Liam Riley. Liam is the daughter of Amy Ahrens and William Riley. He is a member of the National Honor Society over the last two years, and Spanish club for the one year that […]
