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, […]
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 […]
