Obituary: Frederick Gustav Spiess
This year marks the 75th anniversary of The United States’ entrance in to World War II. The six million Depression Era American men and women who fought in this war are dwindling fast. They are rightly called the “Greatest Generation”, and on May 20, 2016 we lost another one of the Greats: Frederick Gustav Spiess, […]
Miss Poppy 2016 – Lila Harvey
This weekend, Manchester observed Poppy Days. Throughout the flag-lined streets, veterans belonging to American Legion Post 117 and American Legion Auxiliary members distributed paper poppies, collecting donations to benefit veterans through the American Legion. One special little girl was also distributing poppies this weekend–Lila Harvey, Manchester’s 2016 Miss Poppy. Manchester has had a Miss Poppy […]
9 MHS student athletes honored at Cascades Scholar Athlete Banquet
On May 5, 2016 nine student athletes from Manchester High School Class of 2016 were recognized for their academic achievement at the Cascades Scholar Athlete Banquet. Each student played two varsity sports their senior year, had a GPA of 3.4 or higher, and had no athletic code of conduct violations.
Megan Seames Named May Student of the Month
The Student of the Month for May is Megan Seames. She is currently a senior at Manchester High School and is the daughter of Bridget and Terry Seames of Manchester. During her high school career at Manchester High School, Megan has been involved with the Drama Club, the National Honor Society, and the Mentor program, mentoring […]
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church – First Communion
On Sunday, May 1st, Father Bosco celebrated First Communion with Zoe Brochue, Johnathan, Joshua & Joseph Gregory, Luke Kominars, Jolene Line, Michael Nashif and Peter Remski, pictured here with Deacon Dennis Walters.
Janice Little wins “bridge pool”
Janice Little won the “bridge pool” at Marti’s Salon. She correctly guessed that the Main Street Bridge would open May 6th. She won $75 and donated it to the Village of Manchester for flowers downtown.
The Chain Gang – providing comfort and warmth to premies, veterans, and cancer patients
You may be familiar with Pyramid Office Supply and Emporium on Main Street as the place to buy school supplies or to ship UPS or even to get your digital photos printed, but unless you have ventured to the far back of the store in search of yarn, you may not be aware that Christine […]
Manchester resident Valerie Traub wins Guggenheim award
Manchester resident and University of Michigan professor Valerie Traub is one of five faculty members who were recently awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, which is given to scholars for their distinguished achievement and exceptional promise for future accomplishments. The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded Fellowships to a diverse group of 178 scholars, artists, […]
Obituary: William “Bill” Merriman
His Legacy….Merriman, William “Bill” age 83 former resident of Manchester, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on April 20, 2016. He was born on February 16, 1933 in Manchester the son of George Elliot and Louise Victorine (Cuvelier) Merriman. Bill was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church and active in the Knights of […]
Manchester Middle School 2015 – 2016 Q3 Honor Roll
High Honors 8th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Blumenauer, Hayley E Blumenauer, Lee D Bonner, Kathryn E Bourland, Quinn S Bradshaw, Mary M Campbell, Jordan M Caszatt, Braeden W Darr, Alyssa L Fether, Taryn L Gebhardt, Drew A Harris, […]
