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 […]
Obituary: Jerry Lee Service
Jerry Lee Service of Manchester passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. He was born August 18, 1948, the oldest child of Robert and Virginia (Wellhoff) Service. Jerry graduated from Manchester High School in 1967 and then attended National Meat Cutting School in Toledo, OH. He returned home and worked with his father at the […]
4 Manchester students graduate from GVSU
More than 3,200 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies this past April at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Four students from Manchester all graduated with their Bachelor of Science degrees: Madison K. Collins, Ciara Pink, Devin S. Stennett, and Jonathan M. Stone. Congratulations.
2019 Manchester Community Fair champions
All photos courtesy of the Manchester Community Fair Board. 2019 Manchester Fair Queen: Gillian Bross1st Runner Up: Kayla Ridenour2nd Runner Up: Alyvia Hock3rd Runner Up: Victoria Woods4th Runner Up: Maddie HarrisMiss Congeniality: Lauren Nitchie Eli Schmidt was the winner of the opportunity to ride in the Demo Derby with a car provided by the Manchester […]
Obituary: Robert Keith Trent, Sr.
His Legacy… Robert Keith Trent, Sr., Age 96, passed away July 13, 2019. He was born on July 6, 1923, in North Salem, Indiana to Carson and Grace (Steadman) Trent. Bob married the love of his life, Lucille Steele, on August 18, 1945, in Manchester, Michigan. Bob served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII with […]
Obituary: Patricia A. Smith
Patricia Ann Smith, of Manchester, Michigan passed away at Chelsea Community Hospital on July 9, 2019. Patricia was born the daughter of Cecil C. and Gladys F. (Parker) Clouse on August 7, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio. On August 11, 1956 in Angola, Indiana, she married Robert Lee Smith. Patricia was a long time member of […]
