From horse and buggy to space travel, Kathryn Humrich has seen it all
by Judy Williams Visit with Kathryn Humrich, and she will tell you about going by horse and buggy to shop in Gregory or Pinckney, or she can discuss what’s going on in the world today. On the list of major changes this young 100-year-old has witnessed in her life, technology ranks high. Humrich has witnessed […]
Wendy Hause crashes stereotype of women’s work
by Judy Williams Don’t tell Wendy Hause that being a firefighter is not a job for a girl because she will prove you wrong in a big way. On Feb.1, she was appointed Unadilla Township fire chief joining the elite group of 70 female fire chiefs out of more than 29,000 departments nationwide. “I wanted […]
SCN: Its birth and the people who parent it
by Patrice Johnson, SCN board president and editor in chief As one of the founders of the Stockbridge Community News, it is my pleasure to take this opportunity to recognize some of the talented, dedicated people whose tireless efforts brought SCN into existence and keep it humming. In 2016, the area was losing its […]
Lisa (Iovannisci) McClain: Small-town encouragement leads to major successes
by Mary Jo David As a successful business owner, community volunteer, and budding politician, Lisa McClain’s name surfaced quickly as a Woman of Note to be featured by the Stockbridge Community News in honor of Women’s History Month. Currently Senior Vice President at Hantz Group, McClain helped found this Michigan-based financial services firm and played […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES February 17, 2020
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on February 17, 2020 at 7:30pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner, Trustee Ed Wetherell, Trustee Terry Sommer via Skype Member absent from meeting: […]
Ask An Expert
Brian from Stockbridge asked: How do I choose the right insurance company and why is my choice important? Several local insurance companies in Michigan do a fabulous job of looking out for their customers. Every year an Insurer Report Card is released using data from more than a thousand body shops to reveal which insurance […]
Audrey Price dances through life
by Patrice Johnson When asked to describe the highlights of her life, 92-year-old Audrey Price chuckles. “All of it,” she says. “It’s all been great.” Price’s response reflects her upbeat personality, and this characteristic joie de vivre of hers probably accounts for why to know Audrey is to love her. In 1948, World War II […]
Susan Pidd Realty Expanding Options for Local Home Buyers and Sellers
by Ben Barber As of Jan. 14, home buyers and sellers have even more options with the area’s newest real estate team at Susan Pidd Realty: on-site financing support and settlement services. “Buying a home can be a daunting experience, especially for first time home buyers. With on-site help, we want to provide buyers the […]
The Board of Education’s search for a new superintendent continues to be on schedule.
The School Board is in the process of completing the superintendent search profile from the employee and public feedback sessions and the online survey. We appreciate all employees, parents, or community members for taking time to complete the survey. Soon after the superintendent search profile is finished the brochure will be published on our website […]
Clara Barton’s American Red Cross and Michigan
by Arlene and Ron Kaiser In 1881 Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. The organization’s first meeting had taken place in Washington D.C. at the home of Sen. Omar D. Conger of Michigan. Their first official disaster relief operation was the response to the Great Fire of 1881 in Michigan’s Thumb. There are conflicting […]