The woman, beside the man, behind the name…
by Tina Cole-Mullins Marjorie (Marge) Abbott (1910 – 2013) Marjorie Abbott of the Abbott & Fillmore Agency, was born on Friday the 13, May 1910 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Raised as a child by her grandparents her family migrated back and forth between Toronto and Detroit throughout her childhood; her grandfather a carpenter by trade […]
Michigan women play roles in Civil War
By Ron and Arlene Kaiser As a group, many women of Michigan stepped up admirably during the Civil War. They already were hardier and more independent than their eastern counterparts, the result of the demanding extremes of pioneer life. Following are some examples of Michigan’s courageous women: Sarah Emma Edmonds, from Flint, passed herself off […]
Looking Back – March 2019
by Diane Rockall In recognition, preparation for and celebration of Women’s History Month, this column will veer a little from its norm and look back at local women who made it into our historical records, a major feat for the time. Space forbids the possibility of including all those who contributed to what we have […]
Death Notice – Lorraine Baum
Lorraine Baum, Pleasant Lake died Feb. 4, 2019. Private burial at a later date. Expressions of sympathy will be received by World Missionary and Feed the Children. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Mike Levine Lakelands Trail Project Announces Heritage Project
The Mike Levine Lakelands Trail announced Thursday its plans for a Heritage Project. Operated by the Michigan History Center, the goal of the MLLT Heritage Project is to ignite pride, promote preservation and inspire learning. According to the team, the product will include interpretive panels, art and informational booths that tell the story of the […]
Heritage Spelling Bee
by Ms. Nikki Myers Nikki Myers, 6th grade social studies teacher organized a spelling bee at Heritage on Jan. 16. Thirty students participated in grades 3rd through 6th. The pronouncer was Rachel Buchanan from Home.fm radio station in Spring Arbor. The three judges were Jim Kelly, Kary Gee, and Cindy Lance. Our winners from left to right were: […]
Death Notice – Blair
Susan L. Blair, died February 3, 2019. She attended Jeruel Baptist Church where memorial services will be held February 8, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Stuff A Bus
Stockbridge helps restock school supplies The frigid temperatures broke just in time to welcome the stuff-a-bus school supply drive in the parking lot of C&j Family Pizzeria. With the help of the pizzeria, Wake Up Stockbridge and the Panther Cubs PTO Supplies were donated by the community to the school district to restock teachers depleting stores. […]
Daddy Daughter Dance 2019
Daddy’s and Daughters gathered at Heritage School Saturday February 2, 2019 for their annual dance. Colleen Redfield provided silhouettes of the young guests for a small fee. DJ “Phatboy Don Lockhart provided the music. Dance and DJ photos are by Stewart Ogden. Daddy’s and daughters featured photos are by Amy Haggerty Kevin and Corrine […]
Student Council played important role in annual Coming Home basketball game
Zabrina Yannella On Friday, Jan. 25, Stockbridge High School (SHS) held its annual Coming Home basketball game to welcome home alumni of the school district. In a close contest between the Olivet High School Eagles and the Stockbridge High School Panthers the varsity boys basketball team lost with a final score of 56-60. While it […]