Obituary: Harold Lloyd Strahle
Harold Lloyd Strahle, 84, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born on February 23, 1936, in Grass Lake, Michigan to Arthur and Blanche (Curtis) Strahle. Harold married the love of his life, Delores Below, on October 25, 1958 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Manchester, and she precedes him. He will be remembered […]
John Keast, November Student of the Month
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s November 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is John Keast. John is the son of Robert and Karen Keast. John has been a Key Club member since his sophomore year, while also being a member of the National Honor Society and Future Farmers of America. John has been […]
Manchester Senior High School 2020/2021 1st quarter Honor Roll
High Honors Grade 12 Adams, Christina D Blumenauer, Katelyn M Corwin, Andrew J Costella, Linzy J Dodak, Jenna B DuRussel, Mallory J Engel, Clara J Gebhardt, Gweneth M Hayes, Colbie T Keast, John J Lyos, Brooklynn S Phillips, Jessica C Stace, Nathan B Taylor, Hayden E Vogel, Madison E Waters, Amelia M Waters, Phoenix A […]
Manchester Junior High School 2020/2021 1st quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Jr. 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! High Honors Grade 8 Bobo, Ashley E Brinkman, John J DuRussel, Seeger J Harvey, Lila J Line, Trent L Smith, Lillian J Stommen, Sarah K.M. […]
October 2020 Student of the Month, Jacob Mann
The October 2020 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Jacob Mann, the son of Jeff and Becky Mann. He is currently the president of the Key Club, Drama Club, and government, while also actively being involved in the link crew and quiz bowl. Jacob is the Senior Drum […]
September 2020 Student of the Month, Amelia Waters
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s September 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Amelia Waters. Amelia is the daughter of Brian and Lisa Waters. Amelia is actively involved in the Manchester High School National Honor Society, and has been on the Softball team for the last five years. Amelia spends her falls working […]
Obituary: Edwin T. Walz
Edwin Thomas Walz, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea. He was born on July 30, 1940, in Norvell, Michigan to Oscar and Daisy B. (Mellatt) Walz. Eddie married the love of his life, Judith Kirk, on June 10, 1961, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Manchester. […]
Obituary: Linda Sue Wilson
Manchester, MI, formerly of Southgate Age 74, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1946 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas Ivan and Delcie Orene (Barber) Bowles. Linda graduated from Riverview High School in 1964. She was a proud mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a strong Christian […]
Obituary: David J. Heslip
David James Heslip, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was born on June 10, 1951, in Tecumseh, Michigan to James and Elva (Cannon) Heslip. David was a Manchester High School Alumni, graduating in 1969 and a member of the FFA (Future Farmers of America). After graduation, he attended the Michigan State University Agriculture […]
Carrying on a tradition: Everything’s coming up orchids
Kristen Uthus was a professor of Ecology and Biology at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, when she happened to meet Dr. Glenn Lehr in 2012 at the Farmer’s Market in Manchester. “He had a small display of his orchids at the market, and I was fascinated,” she explains. “So, he invited me […]
