Hannah Foltz earns a spot on the Dean’s List
More than 2,100 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester, including Hannah Foltz, a Marine Science major from Manchester. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal […]
A ‘Journey Home’ for Breeda Miller
Breeda Miller has held a lot of titles over the years. Daughter. Wife. Mother. Instructor. Caregiver. Speaker. Author. Now she can add a couple of new ones: Actor and Playwright. “This (idea) has been in my head for 10 years,” she says, then almost unconsciously lapsing into a soft Irish brogue, adding, “My mom always […]
Obituary: Holly Noel Getty
Holly Noel Getty, 32, of Manchester passed away peacefully, at home, with her loving husband at her side and her family close by on Friday, June 11, 2021. Holly’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 4 – 8 pm, and Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 10 – 11 am at the […]
Madelyn Harris honored for writing excellence at SVSU
The University Writing Program at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) celebrated the writing achievements of student writers with 2021 University Writing awards. Five SVSU students were recognized with Robert S.P. Yien First Year Writing Awards, which showcase outstanding work by first year composition students in ENGL 080 and 111. Papers are judged by a committee […]
Heather Jones receives Master of Health Administration
Heather Jones from Manchester, MI, graduated with a Master of Health Administration from the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University. More than 4,800 students graduated with bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for spring semester 2021. Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where […]
Ava Sharrow-Ducsay named to the Alma College Winter 2021 Dean’s List
Alma College has released the Dean’s List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2021 Winter Term. Ava Sharrow-Ducsay of Manchester was among those named to the Dean’s List. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight […]
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 […]
