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 […]
Ethan Warren achieves Eagle Scout Rank, with a little help from his friend
Ethan Warren, 16, of Manchester, achieved his Eagle Scout rank in Troop 426 on July 9. This elite status, achieved by only about 4 percent of all Scouts, is the highest honor in all of Boy Scouting. The rank of Eagle may be earned by a Scout who has been a Life Scout for at […]
DDA Beautification Award presented to LaRock Dental
Dr. Aaron LaRock was born and raised in Manchester, graduating as Valedictorian of the Class of 2002. He attended the University of Michigan for both undergraduate studies and dental school, graduating in 2010. After doing a one-year residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, Dr. LaRock returned home and started working with his […]
September 2019 Student of the Month, Annelise Baron
Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s September 2019 Manchester High School Student of the Month is Annelise Baron. She is the daughter of Gary and Elizabeth Baron. Annelise is the Co-President of the Manchester High School National Honor Society and Class of 2020 Vice President. She is also a member of Manchester High School DECA and […]
MHS grad Chance Lowery honored for trapshooting win
Manchester High School 2019 graduate, Chance Lowery, was named Shoreman of the Week at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland where he is a freshman. Lowery is a trap and skeet student-athlete. Two weekends ago he lead the Washington College trap and skeet team at the Annie Oakley Classic, an Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) event conducted […]
Cristie Warren earns 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award
The 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes outstanding achievements of county 4-H volunteers or groups that have exhibited excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership development. Specifically, project areas of beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, horses, horticulture, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine, and veterinary science. Warren has had a large impact on youth and their families […]
