Obituary: Leo James “Jim” Kensler
His Legacy…Kensler, Leo James “Jim”, age 87 life-long resident of Manchester, MI passed away February 18, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Health. He was born on March 29, 1929 in Manchester at the family home, the son of Erwin A. and Louise (Kaig) Kensler. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the […]
Announcements: Happy 90th Birthday Barb Hunget
Happy 90th Birthday, Barb Hunget. Much love, from all your friends and family.
Frank's in the Morning is ready for Paczki Day, Feb 28th
Fat Tuesday is February 28th, and Jessica Bushaw of Frank’s in the Morning is preparing to make her delicious paczki. Bushaw, single-handedly, makes fresh donuts Mon-Sat every week. Paczki Day is a special undertaking; for the last 3 years she and her assistants have started at 5pm Monday evening mixing the unique paczki dough. Then the […]
Riley Collins named February Student of the Month
The Student of the Month for February is Riley Collins. She is a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of John and Erin Collins of Manchester. During her high school career here at Manchester, Riley has been involved with the National Honor Society, Bow Tie Society, and the Spanish Club. She also […]
Manchester Middle School 2016-2017 Second Marking Period Honor Roll
HIGH HONORS 8th Grade Adams, Christina Blumenauer, Katelyn Brown, Starr Corwin, Andrew Dodak, Jenna DuRussel, Mallory Gebhardt, Gweneth Keast, John Kerns, Carli Mann, Ryan Messman, Jacob O'Hotzke, Sarah Phillips, Jessica Ridenour, Kayla Vogel, Madison Waters, Amelia Waters, Phoenix Woods, Victoria Zimmer, Nathan Zink, Mykaela 7th Grade Allion, William Anderson, Haley Bargardi, Anthony Beck, Amy Beerens, […]
Grand Valley State University December Graduates
More than 1,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on December 10 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Two Manchester students graduated at the conclusion of the Fall 2016 semester in December: Jake J. Bond graduated with a BBA, and Sarah M. Fielder graduated with a MS.
Manchester High School 2016-2017 Second Marking Period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Allen, Rachel J Andreone, Madison N Ballard, Braeden A Baskins, Caitlyn W Beck, Nicole A Bradshaw, Hannah L Campbell, Courtney R Collins, Riley J Depp, Julia E Engel, Lorna M Fegan, Rachel A Goodell, Caleb M Grigonis, Tyler J Hamilton, Abbegail J Harris, Emma C Hassan, Benjamin R Herron, Amelia G […]
9 Manchester students make GVSU Fall 2016 Dean's List
Grand Valley State University recently announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Fall 2016 semester concluding in December. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. The honor is noted on the students’ official […]
Obituary: Stephen Michael Kelly
His Legacy… Kelly, Stephen Michael, age 67 passed away February 5, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea, MI. He was born on November 17, 1949 in Crawfordsville, IN to Billy and Wanda (Jones) Kelly. Stephen married the love of his life, Vicky Robinson, in Bloomington, IN in August of 1974. He was a […]
Manchester High School Alumni Update: Nick Krzyzaniak, Class of 1981
submitted by Carol Westfall, Manchester High School Alumni Association A 12-time letter winner, Nick Krzyzaniak played football, basketball and baseball at Manchester High School (MHS) and graduated in 1981. Nick is the son of Shirley and Richard Krzyzaniak. He played all three sports (a captain in each of them) throughout high school and was on several LCCA […]
