Announcement: Celebration in Memory of Duane Ahrens
A celebration in memory of Duane Ahrens will be held Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Aden Mead Park off of Occidental Highway (across from Willow St) in Tecumseh Mi, starting at 2 pm. All friends and family are welcome.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution – Lucy Walcott Barnum Chapter and Manchester Area Historical Society honor Vietnam Veterans
submitted by Betty Cummings The Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), is a proud commemorative partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The mission is to thank and honor the 7.2 million living Vietnam veterans and the families of […]
Manchester United Methodist to celebrate Rev. Aaron Kesson’s ministry
After nearly five years at Manchester United Methodist Church (MUMC), the Rev. Aaron Kesson and his family will be moving on to share their talents with two congregations in the Flint area. Among his assignments at Durand and Swartz Creek, both of which will be half-time positions, Pastor Aaron, as he’s well known in Manchester, […]
Manchester United Methodist Church’s 2016 Servant Award presented to Chuck & Sandy King
Manchester United Methodist Church presented its 23rd Annual Servant Award last month to Sandy and Chuck King. The Kings, renowned bakers, are generous in providing baked goods for church events. While her husband was busy baking seven days a week, Sandy faithfully attended church most Sunday mornings for the 56 years they have been members and […]
Hannah Bradshaw is named May Student of the Month
The Student of the Month for May is Hannah Bradshaw. She is currently a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of Randy and Lori Bradshaw of Manchester. During her high school career here at Manchester, Hannah has been involved with the Time Club, German Club, Student Council, and National Honor Society. She is […]
Obituary: Harvey Dethloff Jr.
His Legacy…..Dethloff Jr., Harvey, age 84 of Manchester passed away May 8, 2017 in Chelsea, MI. He was born September 30, 1932 in Plymouth the son of Harvey and Luella (Swegles) Sr. Harvey married the love of his life, Evelyn Walkowe on June 29, 1973. He was a Korean War Veteran and received the Silver […]
Obituary: Jon Roger Hardenbergh
Jon Roger Hardenbergh, 66, of Dubuque, died Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Unity Point Finley Hospital, from complications from Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare, progressive neurological disease. A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 11 at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd, Dubuque, IA. Friends may greet […]
New downtown location for State Farm Insurance
State Farm Insurance, a longstanding and venerable Manchester business, has moved to a new downtown location. Matt Donnellon started as a State Farm Insurance Agent in Manchester on July 1, 1975 with an office located at 146 East Main Street, then moved to 305 Beaufort Street by the Ackerson Building, a location he stayed in […]
St. Mary’s Fr. Bosco is honored on the 25th Anniversary of his priesthood
submitted by St. Mary Church, Manchester The people of St. Mary, Manchester, gathered with friends and invited guests at St. Mary church on Saturday afternoon, April 29, to express their appreciation and love for Fr. Bosco Padamattummal, their parish priest, as he marked the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood of Jesus […]
Manchester Girl Scout Leader, Nora Baskins awarded Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Honor Pin
Manchester Girl Scout Leader, Nora Baskins, was recently awarded the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Honor Pin for her involvement with Manchester Area Girl Scouts and the Mackinac Island Governors Honor Guard. Nora has been active with Manchester Girl Scouts as a troop leader and in multiple positions within Manchester Area Girl Scouts for 13 […]
