School board selects officers & committee representatives
Manchester Community Schools Board of Education held its organizational meeting last Monday. Chris Fegan was elected president, Tom Mann was elected Vice President, Rebecca Harvey was elected secretary, and Karen Rothfuss was elected treasurer. Committees were determined. Mike Austin, Chris Fegan, and Tom Mann will make up the building and grounds committee. Tom Mann, Karen Rothfuss, […]
Shannon Beeman sworn in as District 3 County Commissioner
Manchester resident Shanon Beeman was sworn in January 10th as Washtenaw’s District 3 County Commissioner, representing the Manchester and Saline areas. Board of Commissioner meetings are held ever other Wednesday at 6:30pm at 220 North Main Street in Ann Arbor. The meetings are recorded and can be watched online at https://www.washtenaw.org/215/Webcast. Commissioner Beeman can be reached through email […]
In search of: your kids’ accomplishments!
The Manchester Mirror staff always loves hearing about our young residents’ accomplishments. We are pleased to publish the academic Honor Rolls for the middle and high school; we regularly honor the Students of the Month as presented by the Manchester Community Schools Foundation; we also enjoy learning about the various sports milestones, musical achievements, artistic, […]
Obituary: Pete Minor
His Legacy… Peter William Minor, Age 78, of Jackson, formerly of Manchester; passed away January 17, 2019. He was born on February 17, 1940 in Manchester, Michigan to William and Bessie (Johnson) Minor. Pete married the love of his life, Darlene Ahrens, and they have been married 58 wonderful years. Pete graduated from Manchester High […]
Obituary: Patricia Ann Ferrington-Cunkle
Patricia Cunkle passed away in her sleep on December 31, 2018. She was born in Mooreville, Michigan, on March 28, 1929 and was one of seven children. She loved and married Jack Cunkle from Milan, Michigan, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her four children, Jacqueline LaPrad (Santa Barbara, CA), Gill Ferrington […]
Obituary: Mary Myrtle Hoelzer
Hoelzer, Mary Myrtle May, graced this earth for 95 years and 8 months. She passed on January 8, 2019. Mary enjoyed family and friends until the end, and her daughter’s family surrounded her peaceful departure. Treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Myrtle was born on May 11, 1923 in Tecumseh, MI, beloved daughter of Owen […]
Obituary: Jason A. Kenyon
His Legacy… Jason Alan Kenyon, Age 45, passed away January 10, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1973, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Kenneth and Mary (Braun) Kenyon. Jason attended Lyle Torrant Center in Jackson where he obtained a certificate. He loved to swim, swing in his backyard, and eat chocolate ice cream and […]
Obituary: Keith G. Kothe
His Legacy… Keith Gayle Kothe, Age 47, passed away January 10, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1971, in Tecumseh, Michigan to Kenneth and Marilyn (Umstead) Kothe, Sr. Keith worked for several manufacturing companies in the area and loved to watch television. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His […]
Jerry and Jean Kuhl, Conservation Farmers of the Year
reprinted with permission from the Washtenaw Conservation District’s 2018 Annual Report The Washtenaw County Conservation District is pleased to present the 2018 “Walter Wolfgang Memorial” Conservation Farmer of the Year Award to Jerry and Jean Kuhl of Sharon Township. Jerry and Jean are longtime residents of the Manchester and Chelsea areas, growing up on their […]
DDA presents first two Downtown Beautification awards
In 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 has selected its first […]
