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. […]
Books to start the year on a positive note
With the year we’ve all had, I think we could all use something uplifting as we head into the new year. Whether you read to learn something new, escape into a fictional world, or are just starting to read for fun, you’ll find something positive to read in this list. Year of Yes by Shonda […]
Is the coronavirus vaccine safe?
by Laura Sarrach, RN Finally, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We have a vaccine to make us all safe from the evil coronavirus. But the question is “Do you trust our government to tell us the truth about the vaccine?” So, let’s look at our options. We can stay in […]
The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis)
by Diane Constable The Sandhill Crane is the tallest bird you will see in our area. This magnificent bird is also one of the oldest bid species on earth. Native Indians considered them peacemakers, good luck omens, and symbols of independence and wisdom. In the Spring observers may enjoy the treat of seeing them dance […]
Gregory Mudders give back
by Sally Meitz What do mudbogging and community service have in common? Both are activities enjoyed by the Gregory Mudders, a local mudbogging and trail riding club that started small in 2005 and has grown to almost 20 members. Over the years the off-roading club has adopted families for Christmas and made donations to others […]