Obituary: Joseph Malcolm Turk
Joseph Malcolm Turk, age 69, of Manchester, Michigan, died Saturday, March 9, after a two and a half year battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was born September 7, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Joseph Micheal and Beatrice Ellen (Nordengren) Turk. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Flint, four sons; Justin (Julie) Turk, Kevin […]
Obituary: Allan Robert Carson
His legacy, Allan Robert Carson, age 48, passed away March 2, 2019. He was born on December 7, 1970 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Stephen and Hattie (Spaur) Carson. Allan married Rachal Hackett, on December 6, 1997 at Sacred Heart Church in Hudson. Allan served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp during Operation Desert Storm. […]
Sportsman Club chili cook off winners
The Manchester Sportsman Club (MSC) held their annual chili cook-off on February 23rd. Scott Poet, president of the club stated, “Things went well. Everyone had a great time. A lot of great chili was enjoyed by all.” The best chili was chosen by the the guests who served as tasters and judges. Prizes were given […]
Grand Valley State University Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 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. The honor is noted on the students’ official records. […]
Rita Townsend to turn 100 on March 3rd
The key to longevity, says Rita Townsend, is to “treat your friends like you want to be treated and find the good in every person.” No wonder she’s lived to be 100 years old. Despite many hardships in her life, this petite lady, a 67-year resident of Manchester, has been living by this Golden Rule […]
Meet the MCS staff: Transportation
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Super Leaders. Super Readers. (part 1)
submitted by Jennifer Mayes, Principal, Luther C. Klager Elementary Super Leaders. Super Readers. These four little words truly embody our mission at Klager Elementary. What we do in partnership with our families for children ages 5-8 can set students up for either success or difficulty for the remainder of their school experience. These truly are […]
Meet the MCS staff: Board of Education
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Obituary: Linda Lou (Halsey) Ames
Linda Ames passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Lenawee at Cambrian Assisted Living in Tecumseh, Michigan. Linda was born to George and Rhea (Peg) Halsey on February 24, 1939 in Charlotte, Michigan. She completed high school in three years, graduating […]
Obituary: Larry Kenneth Kouba
His Legacy… Larry Kenneth Kouba, Age 78, passed away February 12, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1940, in Wayne, Michigan, to Kenneth and Hazel (Huntley) Kouba. Larry married OrLynn England on April 28, 1962, in Manchester, Michigan. Larry owned and operated K & W Equipment, Inc., a Case farm equipment dealership in Manchester. He was a […]
