Alpena Community College Fall 2020 Dean’s List
The following is a list of Alpena Community College students who have been named to the 2020 Fall Semester Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students of great distinction who have earned perfect 4.00 grade point averages (their names are marked with an asterisk) and students of distinction whose grade point averages are between 3.50 […]
Staff Spotlight: Susan Lockhart, math and PE teacher, channels her passion for fitness to benefit students academically
by Amy Haggerty Susan Lockhart believes that physical exercise is important, even essential, for mental and psychological well-being. As a Stockbridge physical education and math teacher, she sets an excellent example for her students. She teaches them that they have the power to change negative thoughts and feelings into positive, rational, motivating thoughts, which helps […]
Stockbridge apartment complex to receive a $2.5 million makeover
Building lost in August fire to be replaced Stockbridge, MI – January 5, 2021 – PK Companies, a family-based real estate firm in Okemos, MI, is investing $2.5 million in the construction of one building and the rehabbing of another building in Lakewood Apartments in Stockbridge, MI. Exterior work has already begun and interior work […]
Rise in misinformation lowers trust in media
Published in Uncaged, November 2021 Lilly Williams and Gwen Rogizinski. Uncaged Reporters People have lost trust in the media. Six in 10 U.S. adults believe the media to be untrustworthy, according to a poll on the impacts of misinformation done by Gallup. Trust in American media has been low with 60% of Americans saying they […]
Annual Christmas on the Farm a success amid global pandemic
by Joan Tucker On Dec. 5 and 6, the Waterloo Area Historical Society worked especially hard to have its annual Christmas on the Farm activity that’s become a tradition for so many people in our area. Because of ever-changing COVID guidelines, the organization had to revise procedures several times to provide a safe environment. The […]
Death Notice: Bradley Dalton
Bradley Brent Dalton, “Bub,” 29, of Munith, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Lansing on January 18, 1991. Services are private, and expressions of sympathy in memory of our Bub may be made to Priscilla Dalton. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI.
SCN launches ‘Award of Excellence’ and ‘Readership Award.’ Inaugural recipients: Mary Krummrey and Keith Michaels
by Patrice Johnson In keeping with tradition, this January edition of SCN celebrates its top-viewed stories over the past 12 months and their writers. This year, SCN’s board of directors is launchingtwo annual awards, the Award of Excellence and the Readership Award, and the inaugural recipients are Mary Krummrey and Keith Michaels, respectively. The Award […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Minutes, December 22, 2020
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz. Absent: Morency. Also present: 5 residents. Public Comment: Bill Richardson spoke regarding the request to have a marijuana growing facility as put forth by Nate Glenn and Mallory Glenn. He is very much opposed and has included a letter which he read to […]
Obituary: LOIS ANN BIVINS
On Friday, November 13, 2020, our beloved Lois Ann passed away at the age of 83. Lois was born February 19, 1937 in Turtle Creek, PA to Gerald and Alice (Chapman) Stewart. She graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1955 and went to work for US Steel in Pittsburgh. She then married the first […]
Death Notice: Karen Haywood
Karen Elaine (Fink) Haywood, age 77, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI, due to complications of COVID-19. She was born on January 28, 1943 in Stockbridge. In accordance with her wishes, Karen has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. […]