Obituary: Elaine Watson
Elaine Watson, a resident of Ann Arbor since 1984, was born on October 13, 1921, in Jackson, Michigan. She was the daughter of William Reno and Elsie “Feldkamp” Reno of Manchester, Michigan. She died on May 4, 2019. Elaine Watson attended school at Pleasant Lake and at Manchester. She earned to degrees (AB and MA) […]
Whelan family still waits for their son to return home
On New Years Day, Manchester residents Rosemary and Ed Whelan received news that turned their lives upside down. That was the day they learned that their youngest son Paul, had been arrested on December 28, while in Moscow attending a friend's wedding. It started off very innocuously. Paul, a seasoned traveler who speaks a small […]
May 2019 Student of the Month, Owen Whitney
The May 2019 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Owen Whitney. Owen is the son of Linda Whitney. He is co-president of the Manchester High School Student Council and a member of the MHS National Honor Society. Owen is a student mentor and has been active with the […]
Obituary: Betty Ann Suhre
Her Legacy… Betty Ann Suhre, Age 87, passed away May 3, 2019. She was born on March 29, 1932 in East Alton, Illinois to Albert and Anna (Baldwin) Travis. Betty married the love of her life, Darrel Suhre on July 12, 1958, in Woodriver, Illinois. Betty was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ […]
Manchester's WALK Star!
Kathy O'Mara, first grade teacher at Manchester's Klager Elementary School, is well known to most people in the community. Perhaps you grew up in Manchester and remember her as Kathy Rose; or maybe she taught you-- or your child--or both--over the 34 years she has worked at Klager Elementary School; if she coached you or […]
DDA Beautification Award Winner: Over the Edge Pizza and Sports Bar and Ollie’s Pizza and Grinders
Last October the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced that it was creating a Downtown Beautification Award in order to recognize Village of Manchester businesses, nonprofits, and churches whose property reflects their community pride “through upgrades to the physical appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the atmosphere and aesthetics of the village.” The DDA recently announced they've […]
Five generations of Strongs
Maureen Strong will turn 88 in June, but she has no intention of going anywhere any time soon. She just welcomed her second great-grandson on April 13, who was born on her daughter-in-law's birthday, and was named Wesley in honor of Maureen's father. And with 10 grandchildren, a plethora of great-grandchildren (16), plus a couple […]
What's your iT?
Heather Rathburn has always enjoyed the concept of home. She loved being a stay at home mom when her boys were growing up. She owned a popular business for many years called "House to Home Interiors" and consulted with people to renovate their homes, offices, and more. She spent 10 years working in administrative jobs at […]
Manchester High School alumni update: Mike Ahrens, Class of 1969
submitted by Phyllis Heinrich on behalf of the MHS Alumni Association The Manchester Mirror has been very cooperative in publishing articles about Manchester graduates who have made their mark on the world. Once again, as we have done in the past, the Alumni Association would like to recognize a former graduate who has credited his years […]
April 2019 Student of the Month, Logan Huff
The April 2019 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Logan Huff. Logan is the daughter of Laura and Don Huff. Logan has been very involved with the student chapters of Kiwanis Club since middle school. She became active with the middle school Builders Club and is currently the secretary of […]
