Announcement: Ernsts celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Clayton and Ruth (Stollsteimer) Ernst will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on July 6th, 2017. They are both Saline High School graduates, class of 1944 & 1945, and members of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Clayton and Ruth’s wedding took place in Ruth’s childhood home at which they still reside. Clayton farmed the family farm and retired from Chrysler […]
Announcement: Virginia Fielder to celebrate 90th birthday
Virginia Fielder will celebrate her 90th birthday this month! Her family is announcing an open house birthday celebration in honor of her 90th Birthday on July 30 at Manchester Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, located at 324 West Main Street, from 11 am to 2 pm.
Grand Valley State University April Graduates
More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on April 28 and April 29 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. This included four Manchester students. Audrey L. Arbogast received a Bachelor of Science degree. Alex I. Saenz De Viteri received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Erika N. Stetler received a Bachelor of […]
Six months and counting at Over the Edge
While it’s been well over two years since he first envisioned creating a sports bar and pizzeria combo at the corner of Main Street and M-52, Chris Moyle is happy that his 20+ months of planning and hard work is finally paying off. “It was way more work than I thought I was getting into,” he […]
Laurie Brewis Esq. moves law practice to Manchester
Do you have a will or an end of life/disability plan? While Manchester resident Laurie Brewis, Esq. knows it isn’t always a fun thing to do, she also believes everyone needs one and the peace of mind that comes with it. In fact, she is moving her law practice to Manchester and hopes to use her specialized […]
Obituary: Marilyn Minick-Hunt
Marilyn Minick-Hunt, age 72, passed away, June 18, 2017, after a long battle with lymphoma. Marilyn was born in Ann Arbor, MI on July 6, 1944 to Erwin and Geraldine (VanMeer) Huber. She married David J. Minick on September 7, 1963 in Manchester; he passed away in 2002. She married Bruce Hunt on January 24, […]
8 Manchester students make GVSU Winter 2017 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2017 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Eight Manchester students made the list: Audrey L. Arbogast; […]
Manchester High School 2016-2017 fourth marking period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Allen, Rachel J Baskins, Caitlyn W Beck, Nicole A Bradshaw, Hannah L Burch, Abigail L Campbell, Courtney R Collins, Riley J Engel, Lorna M Goodell, Caleb M Harris, Emma C Hassan, Benjamin R Herron, Amelia G Ingram, Nehemiah K Johnson, Natalie P Matson, Carren M Matson, Jacob H Moore, Alexa M […]
Middle School students honored for academic excellence and attendance at Honors Night
submitted by Manchester Middle School Manchester Middle School honored over 200 students at their Honors Night Program on Monday, June 12. Students were honored in multiple categories including High Honors, Honors, Exceptional Attendance and for being selected as a Student of the Month during the year. Recognition for High Honors highlights those students that have […]
Obituary: Bonnie Mae Hertler
Bonnie Mae Hertler, age 71, born on January 5, 1946, the only child of Francis and Lois (Ahrens) Heckaman, died June 17, 2017. On August 30, 1969 she married Delmar Andrew Hertler, whom she met while they were both employed at Double A Products in Manchester, and preceded her in death on August 24, 2014. […]
