A glance in the rearview mirror: September 1921—Thief leaves ring in melon patch. Diphtheria in the village. Murderer no longer.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from September 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These news excerpts are usually reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. For those interested, the Stockbridge Library has old issues of local news publications dating back to 1883 on USB drives that can be plugged into […]
Gwen Reid chosen as new Outreach executive director
by Paul Crandall New Stockbridge Community Outreach Executive Director Gwen Reid hit the ground running on her first day, Aug. 18, having spent the past couple of years volunteering in many capacities at Outreach. “We are so lucky that Gwen can step into the void being left by (departing director) Karen Smith,” said Kelly Schmidt, […]
Obituary: Robert W. “Bob” Hoffman
Robert W. “Bob” Hoffman, age 69, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born September 26, 1951 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of William and Cora (Fox) Hoffman. He married Jeanne A. (Keiser) on February 26, 2004 in Hawaii, and […]
StockBIZ: Business news in and around Stockbridge
Nothing says ‘thank you’ like a tuition break by Mary Jo David As summer winds down, children aren’t the only ones heading back to the classroom. Lately there’s been a lot of emphasis on taking advantage of what community colleges have to offer for young adults who may be testing the waters of higher education. […]
Obituary: Theodore (Ted) Fairbank Beals
Theodore (Ted) Fairbank Beals, MS, MD of Waterloo Township, Michigan, age 87, died Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home with family at his side. He was born May 29, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Albert Tyler and Dorothy Alice (Van Zwaluwenburg) Beals. Ted graduated from Rosemead High School in Rosemead, CA, in […]
Obituary: Sandra “Sandi” Louise Anderson
Sandra “Sandi” Louise Anderson, of Stockbridge, Michigan, was returned to the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021. The legacy of love that Sandi leaves with us is profound – her faithful heart and joyful spirit touched the lives of countless people. Her love of quilting, crafting, bible studies, and dancing in […]
Ask an Expert: Preventing animal-related crashes
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Hundreds of thousands of animal-related vehicular accidents occur in the United Stateseach year. These collisions usually occur when animals unexpectedly dash in front of avehicle or when drivers don’t see an animal standing in the way until it’s too late. Animals on the road can be unpredictable with their movements […]
Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation announces Jennifer Goble as 2021 Helen Mitteer Remembrance Employee of the Year Award recipient
by Laura Whitaker At the start of each school year the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation helps welcome school staff back to school with the presentation of the Helen Mitteer Remembrance Employee of the Year Award. The recipient of the award receives $1,500 to put towards an educational program of their choosing. As a former educator […]
Historical society plans 60th annual meeting
by Arlene Kaiser Please join Waterloo Area Historical Society members at the 60th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social, Sept. 19 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Waterloo Farm Museum, 12493 Waterloo-Munith Road, Grass Lake, Michigan. The meeting is open to society members and those who would like to become members. The anniversary meeting […]
Obituary: Rose Marie Barowski
Rose Marie Barowski, 78, of Stockbridge, Michigan, formerly of Scottville, Michigan, is now home with her Savior and reunited with her parents whom she loved and missed so much. Rose passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021 at her niece Amanda Olvera’s house in Cedar Park, Texas. She was born in December 1942, the […]