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 […]
Obituary: Francis V. Heckaman
Francis V. Heckaman, age 94, born in Norvell Township, Jackson County on February 21, 1923; son of Oral and Nina (Berkeypile) Heckaman died April 22, 2017 at home. Francis was a World War II Veteran, serving in the USCG Merchant Marines in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. On his birthday in 1986, after 28 years of […]
Manchester High School Alumni Update: Cheryl Dettling Bauer, Class of 1977
Submitted by Carol Westfall, Manchester High School Alumni Association Cheryl Dettling Bauer is a proud product of our Manchester schools and the Manchester community. The daughter of Charlie and Jan Dettling (both now deceased), Cheryl grew up in a large family of Dettling siblings – Curt, Joe, Debbie, Bruce, Cathy (deceased), and Jill – and […]
