Stockbridge NHS students earn national community service awards
by Judy Brune Stockbridge High School has announced that nine National Honor Society (NHS) students are being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the fourth annual National Community Service Awards. This program is designed to connect student community service activities and commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
Jackson Jets softball, baseball players honored
JACKSON, MI — Congratulations to the Jackson College softball and baseball teams on their seasons! Individual awards from the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) for the 2021 seasons. Softball Emily Breslin, Stockbridge; All-Region, All-MCCAA Team, First Team All-Conference, All-Freshman Team Addison Hudson, Monroe; First Team All-Conference, All-Freshman Team Paige Thomson, Richmond; Second Team All-Conference […]
Obituary: Nick Lee Carpenter
Nick (ie) Lee Carpenter, of Fitchburg, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 29, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1947 the first son of Willie and Virginia (Barker) Carpenter in Stockbridge, MI. On June 24, 1972, he married Diane (Hazell), and she survives. Nick was a proud member of […]
SAESA 2021 Memorial Day BBQ—a big success
Thank you to all who supported the SAESA EMS and Firefighters Memorial Day chicken barbecue. It was a huge success, with 600 half-chicken dinners sold! And, of course, in our hearts we thank all military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. Let us not forget what Memorial Day is truly about.
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes May 25, 2021
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Morency, Walz, McAlister, Kitley, and 11 residents. Also attending: Jackson County Sheriff Gary Schutte and Deputy Jim Moore. Public Comment: Richardson talked about the bills that are being voted on in Senate and House regarding our governance of gravel pits and short-term rentals. He has encouraged […]
Death Notice: Nickie Lee Carpenter
Nickie Lee Carpenter of Stockbridge passed away at this home surrounded by his family on May 29, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1947 in Stockbridge, Michigan. A grave side service at Fitchburg Cemetery will be held once the date and time can be determined.
Death Notice: Talan Tolliver
Talan Tolliver, age 15, of Gregory, MI, passed away at home on May 26, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Howell, MI on February 25, 2006. A gathering of friends and family will occur on Friday, June 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, […]
Honoring deceased local veterans and former members of Mackinder- Glenn Post 510
At one time, the following deceased veterans were members of the Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 or they were local and their names were submitted by family and friends. Many are interred here in Stockbridge, as well as other cemeteries. Thank you. Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 CARL ALLEN KENNETH E. AMMERMAN WALTER R BARBOUR MICHAEL BASNAW HOWARD J. […]
MIPA News Awards are here! (Bravo!)
Tiny but mighty! It was tough, but you found a way. No wifi? No problem. Quarantined without a camera? No problem. No design software. No problem. The challenges you faced were many, but the Uncaged news teams hung in there. You love what you do and it shows. Uncaged won a national silver crown this […]
Stockbridge Community Outreach offers weekly, monthly food distributions
by Karen Smith, program director Throughout this long period of COVID lockdowns, the Stockbridge Community Outreach adapted to meet state guidelines and recommendations. We closed donations, we opened donations. Again, and again! Now, at the risk of confusing everyone (including ourselves!), we are ready to partially reopen the pantry to clients. Beginning in July, clients […]