Joshua Gregory travels to Lansing to be Junior Senator for a Day
Manchester resident Joshua Gregory was welcomed to the State Capitol last Tuesday as one of State Sen. Lana Theis’ 2019 “Be a Senator for a Day” summer reading contest winners. Joshua, a sixth-grader, was joined by his mother, Michelle Gregory. They spent most of Tuesday in Lansing and were able to attend Senate session and […]
Obituary: Karen Valerie Watne
Her Legacy… Karen Valerie Watne, 65, passed away November 9, 2019. She was born on December 8, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Vernie and Opal (Twingley) Watne. She will be remembered as a tremendous chef that worked at such locations as Two Black Sheep and Evans Street Restaurants. Karen was very strong willed and fought […]
DDA Beautification Award presented to Steelgrafix
submitted by Manchester Downtown Development Authority Steelegrafix has been providing high quality design and printing options since 2006. Denny and Dawn believe in superior customer service and a fair price. Most of their business comes from word of mouth advertising, “It’s how we build lasting relationships with our customers.” The family-owned and operated shop is […]
Manchester native completes 48 of 50 marathons
When you’re 10 years out of high school and looking for something new to do, you come up with some crazy ideas. Or maybe, if you were Mark Harris, you would even call it “stupid.” “It had been nearly 10 years since I was in an organized sport,” he explains. I had just turned 28 […]
DDA Beautification Award presented to Manchester Eye Care Center
submitted by Manchester Downtown Development Authority When Dr. Julie purchased Manchester Eye Care Center in 1993, it was located at 227 E Main Street; however it was moved to 110 Riverside Drive in 1996. Prior to her purchasing the current building, it had been a home and it was then converted to become an office. […]
Obituary: Jean D. Little
Jean Dorothy Little, 87, of Manchester passed away October 16, 2019. She was born on January 12, 1932, in Inkster, Michigan to Daniel and Mary (Kapanka) Sullivan. Jean married the love of her life, Robert Little, on October 5, 1957 in Inkster. He preceded her in death in December, 2007. Jean graduated from Wayne Memorial […]
Obituary: Alisa Ann King
Alisa Ann King, age 58, passed away October 20, 2019. She was born on August 9, 1961, in Tecumseh, Michigan to Allen and Marilyn (Ahrens) Clark. Alisa married the love of her life, Carl King, Jr. on March 1, 2011 in Hawaii. Alisa worked for ADP for 37 years, retiring in August 2018 as Vice […]
Warren family’s awards continue to roll in
Rhea Warren may be just 15 and only in her fourth year of 4-H involvement, but she made a big impression as a State Awards Delegate when she won the Junior Birds and Poultry Science Award, in June. It has been a busy summer for the Warren family as Rhea’s brother, Ethan, also earned his […]
Lillian Diuble recognized with international award
We reported in June that Manchester’s Lillian Diuble was recognized as Michigan’s Leo of the Year. Adding to her honors, she has recently gone on to be named International Leo of the Year. Leo stands for Leadership, Experience and Opportunity. Leos are the youth branch of the Lions Club. Lilly’s mother, Angela Diuble, herself a […]
October 2019 Student of the Month, Mary Bradshaw
Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s October 2019 Student of the Month is Mary Bradshaw, the daughter of Randy and Lori Bradshaw. Mary is a member and the secretary of the Manchester High School National Honor Society, Student Council, and Key Club. She is the Treasurer of the Manchester Thespian Society (formerly the MHS Drama Club). Mary is a […]
