Death Notice: MaryAnn Lape
MaryAnn Lape, age 79, of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Munith, passed away peacefully at Chelsea Retirement Community on October 22, 2020. She was born in Lansing on November 13, 1940, the daughter of Royal Miller and Mary E. (Goff) Miller-Ellwood. In accordance with MaryAnn’s wishes, she has been cremated. A Memorial Service will take place […]
Heartwarming journey for baby Dean David is supported by We Ride For Dean David fundraiser
by Tina Cole-Mullins Earlier this year, as thoughts turned to hearts and valentines, little Dean David Zehr Bair was born with Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS). As a result, the right side of his heart did not develop, leaving him with only one ventricle and multiple other heart issues. Parents Crystal Zehr and Norman Bair […]
From the CDC: Evidence for Effectiveness of Masks
Masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice. This is called source control. This recommendation is based on what we know about the role respiratory droplets play in the […]
Community donations boost ‘Stockbridge Fire Victims Fund’ to nearly $30K
by Tina Cole-Mullins In the weeks following a large fire Aug. 11 at Lakewood Apartments in downtown Stockbridge, the generous community rallied to support the 15 families who lost their homes in the blaze. Rob Beam, owner of Rob’s Pizza, a community asset close to 40 years, took to social media to kick off a […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes September 22, 2020 7:00 P.M.
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz, Morency. Public Comment: Bill Richardson spoke of the gravel hauler issues from Aggregate Industries. It may happen that citations will be issued from our Zoning Enforcement Officer. Cynthia Richardson introduced herself as a Republican Precinct Delegate for Waterloo Township and can provide signs for […]
Jeannine Wayman stays active, involved in her community
by Joan Tucker Jeannine Wayman, whose smiling face is very recognizable in the Stockbridge community, is a quiet, steadfast and lovely 86-year-old woman. She believes in being active and involved. She walks her little dog Georgetta, a Miniature Goldendoodle, twice each day. Going to the Stockbridge Wellness Center was one of her weekly activities. As […]
Obituary: Nancy Louise Matyzius
Nancy Louise Matyzius of Stockbridge, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian burial has been scheduled for Nancy at Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Church (1320 Catholic Church Road Leslie, Michigan 49251) on November 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with Fr. Jim Shaver to officiate. Nancy will […]
Obituary: Robert J. McGrath
On Friday, October 9th, 2020, Robert Joseph McGrath, of Stockbridge, Michigan, loving husband and father of seven children, passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 62. Robert was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Robert and Nancy McGrath. In December, 1987 he married Michele Zimmerman. They had five sons, Patrick, Christopher, Jonathan, Michael […]
SAEF names Heritage Katherine Andersen employee of the year
Nominations for The Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year are accepted year round and can be submitted to SAEF 100 Price Ave. Suite A Stockbridge MI 49285 or heidrick@panthernet.net Any employee can be nominated and nominations can come from co-workers, peers, students, community members, or supervisors. Winners are chosen at the SAEF July quarterly meeting. […]