Obituary: Charles Sterling Collins
His Legacy… Charles Sterling Collins, 53, passed away August 28, 2019. He was born on August 6, 1966 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Perry James and Jane Lizabeth (Clinton) Collins. Chuck married, Gina Ray, on October 14, 2000 in Belleville, Michigan. He will be remembered for his fun loving nature, the love of his family […]
DDA recognizes MAHS for the Kingsley-Jenter House
The Downtown Development Authority presented a Beautification Award to the Manchester Area Historical Society in recognition of the extensive building renovations and improved landscape at the Kingsley-Jenter House located at 302 East Main Street. Recently, an Edwardian-styled perennial garden was added to the landscape. The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) was formed in 1976, the […]
Local volunteer organization donates to cancer fund-raiser
Submitted by Mark VanBogelen On January 19, 2019 the Bullseye Hunt Club held its annual ‘Big Buck Night’ at the Manchester Sportsman Club. The event hosts about 200 area hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. All tickets are sold before the hunting seasons start and successful hunters then have to have their trophies scored and compete for […]
Obituary: Susan M. DuRussel
Susan Marie DuRussel, 63, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home after a 2- year battle with brain cancer. She was born on June 18, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Authur and Eleanor (Graczyk) Otlewski. She was a 1974 graduate of Dexter High School. Sue was known as a […]
Obituary: John D. Ochs
John David Ochs age 68, passed away on August 6, 2019 at his home near Ann Arbor. He was born on December 27, 1950 in Olney, Illinois. John is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Susie Ochs, brother Sylvan, and sister Esther. He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Susan […]
Memories of Manchester Speedway celebrated
Years before there was an MIS and NASCAR racing over in Brooklyn with large capacity stands and a two-mile surfaced track … there was a half-mile dirt track in rural Manchester Township, with weekly Friday night races that attracted a huge fan base. Yes, right here in Manchester. It’s been 47 years since the lights […]
Manchester Blooms – more than a u-pick flower garden
Manchester has a brand new U-Pick flower business, Manchester Blooms! Need a bouquet for a loved one, decorations for an event, something to brighten up your home, or just a relaxing outdoor activity? Located at 10722 Bethel Church Road, business hours are Monday through Thursday: 6:30-8:30 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to noon. […]
Manchester student graduates from UW
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the four students from Michigan at the completion of the 2019 spring semester; one of the students was Hanna Mae Fox from Manchester. She received a Bachelor of Arts. Congratulations, Hanna! If you have a student who recently graduated, let us know; we’d like to run it in […]
Fox named to Dean’s List
The University of Wyoming lists three students from Michigan on the 2019 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. One of these three students is Hanna Mae Fox from Manchester. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have […]
Emanuel’s new pastor enjoying warm welcome and weather
Rev. Chris Kurtz has taken a somewhat roundabout way to his new pulpit at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Manchester. It’s not surprising, perhaps, since his father teasingly called him a “nomad” when he was younger, because he never stayed in one place too long. What might be more surprising is to learn that […]
