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 […]
Rebecca Allen makes Michigan Tech’s Spring 2018 Dean’s List
Michigan Technological University, in Houghton, Michigan, has released the Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semester. Nearly 1,600 students were named to the Dean’s List this spring. Among the honorees is Rebecca Allen of Manchester, majoring in Wildlife Ecology & Mgmt. Allen is a graduate of Manchester High School. To be included, students must achieve a grade point average of […]
Manchester Co-op Preschool 2018 graduates
Manchester Co-op Preschool’s 2018 graduating class includes: Tyler Andrews Henry Budd Degan Foulke Mallory Aben Lionel Horodeczny Winston Sidebottom Violet Caplon Keelyn Ballard Patrick Moore Patrick Mcgoff Richie McNutt Kylie Brown Ben King Ethan Aldrich Jackson Smith Isla Eklics Carson Benedict Alayna Pieske
