SAEF Approves Four Grant Requests
by Bruce Brown Four grant requests were recently approved by the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation in partnership with the school district. Each will enrich the school experience for Stockbridge area students. Optimistically moving forward with one’s mission is well and alive in Stockbridge even during uncertain times. The Stockbridge Schools Choir Director, Carol Hatch, submitted […]
Obituary: Marlene Onnalee Ramsdell
Marlene Onnalee Ramsdell, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away suddenly at her son’s home in Holly, MI on August 15, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ed Ramsdell; their daughter, Shelly Bumpus (Matthew Bowler), and son, Scott (Danielle) Ramsdell; two grandsons, Alec (Brittani) Bumpus, and Ian (Jasmine) Bumpus; two […]
Obituary: Phyllis Lee Choate
Phyllis Lee Choate, age 59, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at her home. She was born February 26, 1961 in Howell, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Joan (Davis) Humphries. On February 16, 1997, she married Frederick I. Choate, and he survives. Also surviving are two children, Breanna Choate and […]
Cause of Lakewood Apartments fire in Stockbridge not electrical Inspectors uncertain of cause, but electrical ruled out
Stockbridge, MI – August 18, 2020 – A fire inspector, electrical engineer, and a forensics engineer have determined the fire that occurred on August 11th at Lakewood Apartments was not caused by an electrical problem, but are uncertain of the exact cause of the fire. No one was injured in the fire. Twenty-three people from 15 […]
Celebrating tractors at the Waterloo Farm Museum
by Arlene Kaiser Once again, the sound of hit-and-miss engines, tractors and trucks were heard during the annual Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment Show Aug. 8 and 9 at the Waterloo Farm Museum. Organizers weren’t sure they would be able to have an event at the museum this year, due to the restrictions on […]
Local salon owner overcomes long-term challenges
by Patrice Johnson Robin Lowe-Fletcher founded Simply You Hair Salon nearly nine years ago, as “a new beginning.” Three years ago, she received a bleak cancer diagnosis, and her challenges looked immense. Recently, when asked how she was doing, Robin grinned and replied, “Still here, and I’m still going, but hands down, coping with COVID-19 […]
Death Notice: Marlene O. Ramsdell
Marlene O. Ramsdell, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was born on September 21, 1944 in Jackson, MI. Services are being finalized by the family
Back to school: Parents facing tough choices during COVID-19 pandemic
by Tina Cole-Mullins After schools closed in March and the governor’s emergency orders filled the summer, cases of COVID-19 still continue throughout the state. Now as fall begins, school administrators, staff, teachers and parents are working to safely provide the best education for students during the pandemic. What will be best learning environment for the […]
Death Notice: Karen Marjorie Heeney
Karen Marjorie Heeney (née Ahlbaum) of Stockbridge, MI, aged 74, died on August 16, 2020. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, and a future notice with service dates will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Stockbridge Area Emergency Services […]
The Founders of the Waterloo Area Historical Society (Part 1)
by Arlene Kaiser This is the first of a three-part series. The Waterloo Area Historical Society was the driving force behind the restoration of the Realy farmstead to become the Waterloo Farm Museum. As we look to the future with great concern, I’m taken back to our past. How our ancestors survived through illness, drought, […]