Manchester High School 2015-2016 Third Marking Period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Adams, Martha A Allen, Alisha M Beagle, Rachael L Bianco, Felecia M Bruursema, Sean P Coluccy, Danielle M Crouch, Alexandrea M Daugherty, Alexis L Golding, Caroline M Haynes, Derek M Hicken, Nathaniel A Horning, Mason J Hutchison, Jessica M Kemner, Maddison M Kominars, Natasha […]
Interview with Alden Rohwer of the Brandenburg Project
Twelve year-old Manchester resident Alden Rohwer will be playing to a hometown audience on on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 7:30 pm. Although he is only in 8th grade, he and the other members of the Brandenburg Project will be bringing Baroque music to the The Blacksmith Shop, located at 324 E Main St. in concert seven […]
Alexandrea Crouch Named April Student of the Month
The Student of the Month for April is Alexandrea Crouch, a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of Michael and Jennifer Crouch of Manchester. During her high school career here at Manchester, Alexandrea has been involved with Student Council and DECA. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, the Varsity Quiz Bowl team […]
Obituary: Avia Powell
Her Legacy… Avia Powell, age 68, passed away April 15, 2016 in Okemos, MI. She was born on October 13, 1947 to Mattie Jane Kincer in Mayking, KY. Avia married Tom Powell on August 29, 1986 in Plymouth, MI. She was a food and beverage director for many years at Mayflower Hotel in Plymouth. Avia will […]
5 Healthy Towns wins Promoting Active Community Award
This year the Governor’s Fitness Council selected 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) as its 2016 “Promoting Active Community” Award winner. The award recognizes work in promoting infrastructure improvements, policies and programs that encourage active lifestyles. 5 Healthy Towns is the first Foundation to be honored with a Promoting Active Community Award. Five communities make up 5HF–Manchester, […]
Obituary: Margaret A. Nicholson Johnson Horning
Margaret A. Nicholson Johnson Horning passed peacefully on March 31, 2016, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Margaret was born at home on July 7, 1929, in Inkster, Michigan to Archie D. and Margaret (Squire) Nicholson. She married E. Thomas Johnson in Wayne, Michigan on June 6, 1953 and he preceded her in death […]
Manchester Farmers Celebrate National Ag Week!
Farmers from all over Washtenaw County wore their “Proud to Farm in Washtenaw County” T-shirts and were profiled by the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau. Here are some of our proud, local farmers:
Maddison Kemner Named Student of the Month
The Student of the Month for March is Maddison Kemner. She is currently a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of John and Colleen Kemner of Manchester. During her high school career in Manchester, Maddison has been involved with Student Council, FFA, and DECA. She is also a member of the National Honor […]
Rachael Beagle named Student of the Month
The Student of the month for February is Rachael Beagle. She is currently a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of Jim and Deb Beagle of Manchester. During her high school career here at Manchester, Rachael has been in the Drama Club, National Honor Society and Student Council. As a junior she was […]
Dr. Chelsea Render – from the Floor of the US Senate to Caring for Manchester’s Large Animals
by Christina Lirones On a brisk February day, veterinarian Chelsea Render, her fiancé Joe Koengeter, and their dogs Brewtus and Lexie warmly welcomed me to their farm. With a lovely view of sloping farmland, woods and wetlands, a row of bluebird houses in the backyard, and large outbuildings, Dr. Render described their new home as “a […]
