To WWII veteran Harold (the Prophet) Henry, life is about God and country
by Patrice Johnson The ranks of surviving World War II veterans grows thinner with each passing year. Thankfully, Harold (the Prophet) Henry is alive and well, enjoying independent living in his home near Gregory. Henry’s military experience began in 1944. World War II had raged for nearly five years when the 17-year-old who valued God […]
How boom in nationwide home sales affects local area
Information provided by Jackie Scheller Residential real estate sales have been brisk during the past few years. The seller’s market has prevailed, and buyers have been left waiting for homes to come onto the market. In the past couple of months, a slight shift and correction has resulted in sellers lowering prices to attract buyer interest. […]
Gimme a Break:
The plague of pet peeves Dear Reader, In answer to the question, what is your biggest pet peeve, several peeves raised their heads: Men not putting the toilet seat down Chewing with your mouth open People who make an appointment and don’t keep it. People saying they’re going to arrange an event and don’t follow […]
Death Notice – Minix
Charles D. Minix, Stockbridge died Oct. 9, 2018. Visitation Oct 12, 2-4 and 6-8 On Oct. 12 at Caskey Mitchell Funeral Home. Services Oct 13, at 10 a.m. with Craig Goodlock officiating from funeral home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to SAESA.
Green giant caterpillar identified as imperial moth
By Patrice Johnson Thank you to readers who contacted SCN to identify the mystery moth caterpillar. Based on its coloration, furriness and size, we believe our giant green creature was an imperial moth caterpillar (Eacles imperialis). The wingspan of the adult moth will reach between 3 1⁄8 and 6 7⁄8 inches with a high amount of variation within the […]
Stockbridge Township Voter Ballot
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION To the Qualified Electors of Stockbridge Township, Ingham County: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held in Stockbridge Township on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The last day to register to vote is Tuesday, October 9, 2018 on the following: […]
Wrecked vehicle on display a warning for drivers
by Bob Castle If it takes a village to raise a child, it’s up to everyone in the village to create teachable moments. Anyone passing the Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School will take note of two particularly powerful messages. Flanking both battered sides of a mangled vehicle are signs reading, “DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE” and “DON’T […]
Death Notices -Agnes Horn & George Brownholtz
Agnes Lyle “Aggie” Horn -Jackson, died Oct. 4, 2018. Services in jackson, Oct. 9, 2018. Agnes was active for many years with the Ladies Pleasant Lake League and was an avid golfer. George E. Brownholtz – Lansing died Oct. 5, 2018. Memorial at a later date. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home – Stockbridge
SAGHS 10th annual Cemetery Tour
2018 Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society Oaklawn Cemetery tour The tenth tour of Oaklawn Cemetery presented by the Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society was held October 7. Ten individuals who had a lot to do with making Stockbridge what it is today were brought back to life. Individuals featured were: Dr. Herman Brown, Corporal Edwin Parks, Merna […]