From the Superintendent’s Desk
Since our first school was built on Wood Street, between Spring and Rice in 1837, Stockbridge has employed 26 superintendents. Some were historical footnotes and others were icons. The longest serving Stockbridge Superintendent was Jesse Batchelor, who guided the district from 1943 to 1970. Richard Howlett holds the record for being superintendent on three separate […]
Death Notice: Mitchell Zink
Mitchell “Mitch” Albert Zink, age 73, of Gregory, MI, passed away on January 13, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital – Chelsea. He was born on July 7, 1947 in Ann Arbor, MI. Funeral services are private. A public visitation is scheduled for Friday, January 15, 2021, 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, […]
Stockbridge Community Outreach says thanks for holiday help
by Karen Smith Stockbridge Community Outreach has many thanks to extend to the community for its generosity during the challenging year of 2020. In spite of the pandemic, many still participated in the Adopt-a-Family program or offered holiday donations for their neighbors in need. All of the families were adopted by the community once again […]
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 […]