Death Notice: Jean Nemeth
Jean Nemeth of Stockbridge passed away at her home on November 23, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1957 in Salyersville, Kentucky. A funeral service will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey Mitchell Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 […]
Village of Stockbridge Council Meeting November 1, 2021
Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm Roll Call: PRESENT: Pro-Tem Frederick Cattell, Trustee Kim Morehouse, Trustee Greg Uihlein, Trustee Richard Mullins, ABSENT: President Molly Howlett, Trustee Chadwick Quintanilla, Trustee Anne Moceri; Others Present: Debbie Nogle, Village Clerk, John Gormley, Village Attorney, John Torres, Police Chief, Citizens were also present. Pledge of […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes October 26, 2021
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Morency, Walz, McAlister, Kitley, and 10 residents. Also attending: Our Jackson County Sheriff Deputy Jim Moore. Public Comment: Garth Hannewald spoke of his displeasure for the way Planning Commission handled the change of zoning request from Glenn Farm Seeds and that it was done improperly and […]
Chicken watch: Hatch day
Published in Uncaged, October 2021 Maggie Maxwell, Uncaged reporter Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The box, in this case! In Timothy Salow’s agriculture class, some new classmates have joined, and they’re not like the others. Twenty-five baby chickens have been introduced to the class to be studied this semester. Through Future Farmers […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
December 1921—Swamp trees for Christmas. Moonshine for hard colds. Worldwide shortage of marriageable men. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from December 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news […]
A local look at Christmas, past and present
by Tina Cole-Mullins The Christmas season is here again and family, friends and community prepare to join as one to celebrate. Jack Frost is nipping at our noses as the weather turns cold and we get our first taste of winter. But this does not deter true Michigander shoppers from pushing through the hustle and […]
Rural Perspectives: The woolly bear caterpillar and the weather
by Diane Constable Will 2022 have a short and mild winter? Who among us has seen the woolly bear caterpillar and not wondered if it really does predict the harshness of the upcoming season? In early spring, the overwintering woolly bear caterpillar will come out of hibernation and form a cocoon. In two weeks, it […]
At 99, Dorene White is the life of the party—again!
by Mary Jo David Family and friends gathered in downtown Stockbridge on Nov. 14 to celebrate Dorene White’s 99th birthday. The momentous occasion for this Stockbridge jewel was celebrated at the Back Street Meeting & Hall Space. The party hall was filled with well-wishers, and Dorene was in her glory surrounded by balloons, flowers, friends, […]
Cindy Elliott named president of IHA medical group
Information from IHA and St. Joe’s IHA, the medical group for Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and a member of Trinity Health, has appointed Cindy Elliott, RN, FACHE, to be its next president. The announcement on Nov. 17, 2021, follows unanimous votes by the IHA Governing Board and the Trinity Health Michigan Board and Elliott’s […]
Paws and Claws
Keep a watchful eye on pets during the holidays by Cindy Anderson, DVM The holiday season is upon us and many pet parents love to include their furry companions in the festivities. It is important to keep your pets’ eating and activity as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, be sure to steer […]