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. […]
Bruce Brown returns to Stockbridge Community District
by Amy Haggerty We are excited to be welcoming back Bruce Brown to the district. He has stepped back in as interim superintendent for Stockbridge Community School District. This is due to current Superintendent Karl Heidrich leaving. Brown was the long term superintendent for Stockbridge Community Schools, and retired about 7 years ago. Carrie Graham […]
Unadilla Glass Company opens its doors in Downtown Stockbridge
by Mary Jo David A new glass company has moved into Downtown Stockbridge. Kevin Adkins and his wife, Wendy Sabo, are the proprietors of Unadilla Glass Company LLC, which officially opened its doors at 123 W. Main Street on Oct. 1 this year. “Kevin grew up right near here in Gregory,” said Sabo who is […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: November 1920
by Mary Jo David Author’s Note: The “Rearview Mirror” has been on hiatus since the April edition of Stockbridge Community News due to the local Stockbridge Library closing for COVID-19. In October 2020, the library re-opened for limited public access to its computers and microfiche reader, so this month, we are bringing back the “Rearview […]