American Legion Riders serve up 10th annual Chili Cook off to blockbuster crowd
Article and photos by Becky Whitaker The Stockbridge American Legion Riders Post 510 held its tenth annual Chili Cookoff to a blockbuster crowd at the Mackinder Glenn American Legion Hall, Saturday, April 13. Nineteen chili contestants competed for awards, and attendees enjoyed mouthwatering chili dishes, door prizes, 50/50 drawings and raffles throughout the afternoon. Bob […]
Death Notice: Dewayne “Bud” Kitley
Bud Kitley of Munith, Mich., passed away at his home surrounded by his family on April 12, 2019. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. The family will receive friends on Monday in Chelsea from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
We Receive Letters: A letter to the editor
Surprise, Surprise. What happens when an atheist newspaper reporter, award-winning legal affairs editor of the Chicago Tribune, no less, thoroughly investigates Christianity so as to prove to his wife that she was wrong to have become a Christian? In the case of Lee Strobel, he ends up writing a book titled The Case For Christ. After […]
Obituary: Mike Jones
Michael Todd Jones, age 51, of Gregory, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home. He leaves behind his loving wife Christene (Schlupe) Jones and sons Wesley Robert and Ethan Michael. Mike was born in Southfield, Michigan on September 5, 1967 to parents Merton (Bud) and Judith (Lange) Jones, both […]
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
Reprinted from the October 2017, edition of the Stockbridge Community News Have a […]
Staff Spotlight: Cheryl Walsh and Nancy Wisman lead refreshed Stockbridge Community Virtual School
by Amy Haggerty Not every student is academically inclined, and since 1994, Stockbridge Community Schools has provided students different pathways to complete their graduation requirements. The new Stockbridge Community Virtual School, reborn of the former Alternative Education program, helps academically challenged students obtain the high school credits necessary to earn their high school diplomas. Leading […]
Local art contest winners featured at Farmer’s State Bank open house
by Jenny Smith Punch, popcorn, and cake welcomed visitors to the Farmer’s State Bank open house on Wednesday, March 27. The bank’s walls displayed new artwork from local students. The contest began after a remodel several years ago. Ever since the bank has annually highlighted many talented artists throughout the years. This year will also […]
Death notice – Jones
Michael T.Jones, Gregory died April 8, 2019. A celebration of life open house is to be held Saturday, April 20 from 1 to 4 pm at Staffan-Mitchell funeral home, Chelsea. Contributions an be made to a fund established for his sons Wesley and Ethan.
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSN. – CHAPTER 55 AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS
by Vickie Vandenbelt, EAA Secretary The Experimental Aircraft Association-Chapter 55 of Mason has named five students as recipients of their Newberry Aviation Scholarship for 2019. Aaron Taylor and Anthony Guthrie are students in the Flight Training Program at Eastern Michigan University. They were each awarded a scholarship in the amount of $600. Alisia Lira was […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes
26 March 2019 7:00 P.M. 9773 Mt. Hope Road Munith, MI 49259 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, McAlister, Morency. Also present: 6 residents. Public Comment: Jim Moss again asked the board to start the process for a speed study on Portage Lake Road from Seymour to Schrah Drive. There is […]