Bus driver to retire after 23 years behind the wheel
Jim Sewell never really wanted to drive a school bus. "My wife had to talk me into it," he admits with a chuckle. After working in a factory for several years, he came to the school district and initially worked as a substitute custodial staff, and then in maintenance, finally subbing as a bus driver […]
Obituary: Robert Pratt
His Legacy…Age 101, passed away peacefully at his home on September 15, 2018. Robert was born on November 26, 1916 to John and Gertrude Pratt in Whitmore Lake, MI. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1935. He married his beloved wife of 78 years, Marie (Wenk) on November 23, 1939 at Sharon United Methodist […]
Obituary: Fred Zimmer
Fred Zimmer of Manchester, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at the age of 80 on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was born the son of John and Victoria (Zurek) Zimmer on March 14, 1938, in Ann Arbor, MI. On May 1, 1970, he married Kathleen A. McInerney and she survives. After graduating Pioneer High School in […]
Obituary: Sylvia Bateman
Her Legacy… Sylvia Bateman, Age 94, passed away September 10, 2018. She was born on January 19, 1924 in Barbourville, Kentucky to Flemington and Amanda (White) Cobb. Sylvia married the love of her life, DeVern Bateman on March 1, 1943 in Taylor, Michigan. Sylvia, a long time Manchester resident, was a member of Community Bible Church in […]
Marie Knorpp honored for 64 years of active living
If you're looking for proof that regular activity can lead to longevity, you don't need to look any further than "just down Main Street," where Marie Knorpp lives. Marie was honored by her family and her church family at a special coffee hour held Sunday, Aug. 26, for her many years of participating in and enjoying […]
New Athletic Director settling into his role
LaVell Blanchard first heard of Manchester when, as a high school student in the 90s, he and some friends wanted to observe the "best running back in the area." That running back was Nick Davis, a standout on the 1994-97 MHS varsity team, who eventually played for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers and as a wide receiver […]
Obituary: Virginia Heinrich
Her Legacy… Virginia Heinrich, Age 93, passed away July 27, 2018. She was born on September 12, 1924, in Manchester, Michigan to Carl and Hulda (Vogt) Schaible. Virginia married the love of her life John Heinrich on June 4, 1955 in Manchester, Michigan. Together they lived in many locations throughout the United States where […]
Photo: Lions host exchange students
Manchester Lions Barry and Peggy Allen went from the Lions' Council of Governor’s meeting/Hall of Fame dinner in Grand Rapids to Detroit Metro Airport to pick up their Youth Exchange students Yoshiyuki Yae from Kyoto, Japan, and Motoki Sato from Isumi, Japan. Both are freshmen in college. The boys will be here until August 27 and hope to meet many Lions and others during their visit. […]
Obituary: James E. Barth
James E. Barth, 59, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home. Born October 5, 1958 to Donald E. and Joan (Guenther) Barth in Ann Arbor, he was raised in Manchester, MI. On January 7, 1978, he married Debra Dettling at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester. In 1985 they moved to […]
Friends remember Colin Kendra
Former classmates and friends gathered at the high school rock Wednesday July 25th to paint it in remembrance of Colin Kendra. Colin, 21, graduated from Manchester High School, and worked at the Mobil station in town, as well as at Menard's in Ann Arbor. He died in a car accident in the early hours of […]
