Girl marries boy next door, and they live happily ever after!
In June of 1968, Cheryl Holsinger moved from Pennsylvania to Haslett, Michigan, with her family. She met the boy next door—Ivan Wyrick—and the rest is history! In August 1968, Ivan returned to Michigan after being in the Army. Ivan and Cheryl were married one year later, on September 13, 1969, in the Williamston Free Methodist Church. […]
SCN Elects Terry Sommer to its Board of Directors
During its Jan. 8 meeting, SCN’s board of directors elected Terry Sommer by unanimous vote to its ranks. “We’re a hardworking board, and we’re pleased to have Terry’s involvement,” Patrice Johnson, president and editor in chief, said. “Terry brings a terrific skillset to the organization.” When asked why Sommer chose to add the commitment to […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The Stockbridge Branch is bringing you four exciting ways to experience books in February. Blind Date with a Book is returning this year, and you could win a prize for reading! Between Feb. 1 –15 you’ll find a display of gift-wrapped books at the library with just a hint of […]
UTPD Activity from December 9th – January 9th
Monday 12/9 Assist EMS – San Luray Dr./Williamsville Rd. Citizen Assist – San Luray Dr Tuesday, 12/10 Property Damage Accident – M-106/Morton Rd. Property Damage Accident – M-106/Morton Rd. Property Damage Accident – M-106/Morton Rd. Property Damage Accident – M-36 Abandoned Vehicle – Kaiser Rd. Citizen Assist – Roepke Rd. Wednesday, 12/11 Follow Up – […]
Student Spotlight: 6th Grader, Ellie Creps
by Cindy Lance The February Student of the Month—6th grader Ellie Creps—is a recent recipient of the Girl Scout Bronze Award and the recipient of the NWEA award. With her favorite subject being science, her goal is to graduate college and become a pediatrician. Ellie is the daughter of Mark and Sonja Creps. She has […]
Unadilla Township Thanks Chief Schroeder for 39 Years of Service
by Judy Williams For 39 years, in good weather and bad, in the dead of night or day, Mark Schroeder has been on call to fight fires or make life-saving medical runs. His dedication to community as a volunteer firefighter has made the residents of Unadilla Township safer. Schroeder, a lifelong resident of Unadilla Township, […]
Staff Spotlight: Deanna Kruger’s world is a big place, and Stockbridge is her center
by Amy Haggerty When you first enter Heritage School, you are greeted by Deanna Kruger sitting at the front desk. She remains busy all the time answering phones, talking to students and staff, and buzzing in visitors. Kruger has become an important fixture within the district and the community. She is known for spearheading the […]
Smith Elementary Calling on Watch D.O.G.S.
by Tina Cole-Mullins Smith Elementary is calling on Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) to participate in this nationwide program, which was launched in 1998 and can be found in over 6,000 schools nationwide. “You don’t have to have kids to be a role model. These kids see a lot of moms and women in […]
Death Notice: Parks
Genevieve Therese (Guinan) Parks, age 90, of Grass Lake. Born on December 15, 1929, in Cleveland, OH. Passed away on January 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI. Visitation is on Sunday, January 12, 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home, […]
Bo and Peep still on the Lam
by Amy Haggerty The two sheep on the run since August are on the lam in a farm field in their favorite hangout on the corner of Catholic Church Road and Chapman Road. As SCN reported on Dec. 13, 2019, Bo and Peep, as people in the area have nicknamed them, can be found behind […]