Death Notice: Joyce Lober
Joyce Lober, age 83, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at home on May 20, 2020. She was born on July 24, 1936 in Otsego, MI. In accordance with Joyce’s wishes, she has been cremated and a memorial service may be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Stockbridge Community Outreach […]
Grocery store shopping amid Covid-19
by Mary Lou Clifton I just had what can only be described as a near death experience. I went to the grocery store. Now the store itself was not the problem although, clearly, all of their arrows pointed in the wrong direction. Now to date, I’ve either done curbside pickup, or my kids have shopped […]
A Local Nurse’s Experience with Covid 19
by Joan Tucker As Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit flooded with very sick patients several months ago, nurses like Greg Wisman of Stockbridge rushed to meet the demands of these patients. Wisman has approximately five years of experience on a cardiology/telemetry unit caring for some of the sickest patients with heart-related illnesses. With his experience, […]
Volunteers get the job done like clockwork, despite pandemic
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson In the past, the Stockbridge Township has depended on Stockbridge Area Garden Club to plant and maintain flowers in the areas around the Civil War statue on the Township Square and under the flagpole at Oaklawn cemetery. Unadilla Township has enlisted the group to plant Gregory’s roadside. The garden […]
Honoring deceased local veterans and former members of Mackinder- Glenn Post 510
At one time, the following deceased veterans were members of the Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 or they were local and their names were submitted by family and friends. Many are interred here in Stockbridge, as well as other cemeteries. Thank you, CARL ALLEN KENNETH E. AMMERMAN WALTER R BARBOUR MICHAEL BASNAW HOWARD J. BERRY WALLACE BISHOP […]
Museum in crisis. Waterloo Area Historical Society reaches out to community
The Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School have been historical fixtures in the Stockbridge community for 58 years. During that time, organizers have provided ongoing educational opportunities for over 1,200 schoolchildren a year and celebrated local history through seasonal events like Pioneer Day, the Antique Tractor Show, Blacksmith-Log Cabin Days, and Christmas on the […]
Coping with Coronavirus: An update from Local non-profits
by Patrice Johnson The coronavirus shutdown is exacting serious impact on all parts of the community, non-profit organizations included. With that in mind, this reporter reached out to leaders of local non-profits for updates. Below are the responses we received. If your charitable or nonprofit organization is not listed below, please send a few sentences […]
Obituary: Lawrence Boyd Lindemer
Lawrence Boyd Lindemer, 98, died at Silver Maples of Chelsea on May 21 under the care of their wonderfully dedicated staff and Arbor Hospice. Larry was born 21 August 1921, in Syracuse, NY to Altamae (Reimers) and George F. Lindemer. Growing up in upstate NY, he developed a life-long love for the Reimers-Lindemer camp on […]