New superintendent plans to focus on communication, community engagement
With a host of challenges facing the Manchester Community Schools, including layoffs, dwindling enrollment, state finance issues that affect every school district, several new administrators, and recently-reconfigured buildings, one might think Nick Steinmetz would be wondering, “What am I doing here?” Instead, he’s greeting these challenges as unique opportunities and he has a firm plan for moving […]
Manchester woman advocates for Alzheimer’s legislation in Washington D.C.
Manchester resident Dr. Julie Ballow is a professor of nursing at Jackson College. Until her mother’s passing in January of 2017, Dr. Ballow served as one of her mother’s primary caregivers; a daunting job and a colossal responsibility. She, along with over 500,000 other caregivers in Michigan alone, are providing 586 million hours of unpaid care, […]
7 Manchester students make GVSU Winter 2018 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2018 semester, concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. The honor is noted on the students’ official records. Seven Manchester students […]
Obituary: Phyllis Carolyn Baker
Phyllis Carolyn Baker, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2018 with her son, Jim, at her side. She was born August 26,1926 in Manchester Michigan, the daughter of Phillip and Ella (Miller) Kern. She married James H. Baker on, August 24, 1946 at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Manchester. Phyllis retired in 1992 […]
Fair board announces Parade Grand Marshal
When asked how she was chosen to become this year’s Grand Marshal of the Manchester Community Fair parade, Virginia Fielder quipped, “You got me.” But a lifetime of community involvement certainly makes it evident that Ginny is highly deserving of the honor. Kathy Richardson, a member of the Manchester Fair Board, says Ginny has been involved […]
Manchester Middle School/ High School 2017-2018 fourth marking period Honor Roll
Manchester High School and Manchester Middle School have announced their fourth-quarter honor rolls for the 2017-18 school year. High Honors are awarded to those students who receive all A’s. Honors are awarded to students who receive A’s and B’s. High School High Honors Grade 12 Bargardi, Dominic D Brickley, Derek R Cecconie, Cozette J Clark, Alexander […]
Obituary: Jan E. Neukom
Jan Elizabeth Neukom was born on August 2, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio. She died on June 20, 2018 at her beloved family cottage at Sand Lake Michigan. She was the daughter of Albert and Jeanette Neukom of Adrian, Michigan, the wife of James Kilchenman of Manchester, Michigan and the sister of Albert (Jay) Neukom of […]
Obituary: Donald G.R. Beach
Donald G. R. Beach passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, at the Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Fl. Born in Detroit, the only child of Helen and Gordon Beach. On August 4, 1951, he married the love of his life, Sally. They spent their time between Pleasant Lake in Manchester, and Englewood, FL, after Don’s retirement […]
May 2018 Student of the Month, Derek Brickley
The May 2018 Manchester Community Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Derek Brickley. Derek is the son of Brian and Lisa Brickley. He is the secretary of the Manchester High School National Honor Society and a member of Student Council and Spanish Club. He has played football for Manchester High School for […]
Obituary: Kathryn “Kay” Eleanor Wozniak
Kathryn (“Kay”) Eleanor Wozniak (nee Gilbert), of Manchester, age 80, died on Monday, June 4, 2018 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti. Kay waged a fierce battle with cancer beginning in 2009 and appeared to be prevailing, but fell unexpectedly ill on Memorial Day and was unable to recover. Born in Minneapolis on January […]
