March Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Jr/Sr High School is proud to announce their March Students of the Month. These students have gone above and beyond in both their academic achievements and contributions to their school community. Seventh grader Layla Line is a good role model. She is involved in the school […]
Tackett named to dean’s list at SVSU
submitted by Saginaw Valley State University More than 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2024 semester deans’ list. Elise Tackett of Manchester was among those honored for academic excellence. To be eligible for the deans’ list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a […]
Obituary: Chris Strong
Chris Strong, 69, of Manchester, Michigan, passed away at home on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born on June 27, 1955, in Adrian, Michigan, to Ron and Maureen Strong. On July 13, 1984, Chris married the love of his life, Josie Strong, in Toledo, […]
Obituary: Peggy Vivien Townsend
Peggy Vivien Townsend, 87, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on March 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea, Mich. Peggy’s family and friends will gather on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 3pm to 7pm, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel and on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10am, at Zion Lutheran Church […]
Obituary: Mary Jean Riley
Mary Jean Riley, 80, from Manchester, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Jean’s family and friends will gather from 4pm to 8pm, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, with Rosary at 7:30pm, and from 9:30am to 10:30am, on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester […]
Obituary: Wayne W. Tervo
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne W. Tervo, a beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather who left us on March 8, 2025, at the age of 71. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on January 2, 1954, Wayne was a man of unwavering dedication […]
Obituary: Lawrence Richard Lehmann
Lawrence Richard Lehmann, 76, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Lawrence’s family and friends will gather from 2pm to 3pm, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, MI 48158. His funeral service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Manchester […]
February Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Jr/Sr High School is proud to announce their February Students of the Month. These students have gone above and beyond in both their academic achievements and contributions to their school community. Seventh grader Aaron Sangster does everything with a smile on his face and a positive […]
Luther C. Klager’s Deidra LaPointe selected as finalist for 2025–26 Michigan Teacher of the Year
by Sara Swanson Ten Michigan educators from across the state have been selected as 2025–26 Regional Teachers of the Year. Deidra LaPointe, an elementary teacher at Luther C. Klager Elementary School, has been selected as Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 8. Each of these 10 outstanding educators are finalists for the 2025–26 Michigan […]
Birth announcement: Tzipporah Skye Marr
Tzipporah Skye Marr, affectionately known as “Birdie,” was born on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 5:55am. She weighs 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and is 19 inches long. Proud parents Robert and Jessica Marr of Manchester, Mich., are delighted to welcome their new addition to the family. Joyful family members include: half-siblings, Hannah and Benjamin Bougher; […]
