Katelyn Packard named 2020 Young Farmer Awards Ag Leader
submitted by Michigan Farm Bureau Katelyn Packard is a Washtenaw County dairy farmer, milking 400 cows and raising 800 acres of corn, alfalfa, wheat, soybeans and forage crops with her grandparents, parents, brother, and husband. “My leadership activity over the past five years includes involvement on multiple county Farm Bureau committees and events, and involvement […]
Obituary: Mary Ann Hyde
Mary Ann Hyde, age 87 of Adrian, passed away April 7, 2020 at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born August 17, 1932 in Litchfield, Michigan to John and Alice (Lambright) Walz, and graduated from Manchester High School in 1950. On June 8, 1951, she married Robert Hyde in Manchester. He preceded her in death […]
Obituary: Lois Lucille Kothe
Lois Lucille Kothe, 84, of Spring Arbor, MI went home to be with her Lord the evening of April 1, 2020. She was born June 12, 1935 to Willard Russell and Erma Lucille (Speakman) Rose. A graduate of Pittsford High School, she celebrated 51 years of marriage with her husband Robert Ray Kothe. They were united […]
It’s always better when we work together
An increasing number of schools, restaurants, business services and many local enterprises have been reduced or totally shuttered under government orders, and others have closed proactively in light of the COVID-19 health crisis. Other businesses have chosen to stay open and try to weather the storm, offering various incentives for customers to utilize their services. […]
Alumni Profile: Judy Maassen DeJong (The Netherlands)
Submitted by Paul Heinrich for Manchester High School Alumni Association It’s hard to believe that another year has passed so quickly; the Manchester Alumni Association is getting ready to host the 143rd Alumni Banquet honoring those who will graduate in June and all of those who preceded them. As always, the Association would like to […]
Obituary: Norman Oscar Walz
Norman Oscar Walz, age 87, of Brooklyn (formerly of Manchester), passed away peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, with loving family by his side. He was born May 28, 1932, in Jackson, Mich., to Oscar and Daisy Walz. Norm began his legacy at a young age. He served in the Korean War; and became a one-of-a-kind […]
GVSU Fall 2019 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester concluding in December. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Students from Manchester who were honored for the fall […]
Manchester High School 2nd quarter Honor roll update
Due to a technical issue with the school’s grading software, two students were left off the Manchester High School Honor Roll published last week. Logan Kippnick, a 9th grader, received high honors, and Mason Meyer, an 8th grader received Honors. Good work, Logan and Mason!
Manchester Junior/Senior High School 2019-2020 2nd quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Jr./Sr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! Manchester Senior High High Honors 12th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Blumenauer, Hayley E Blumenauer, Lee D […]
