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 […]
Local youth changes course and makes good
by Amy Haggerty Stockbridge High senior Bradley Cooper received a second chance at building a future, and he went for it. In October 2019, SCN first reported Cooper’s change of course to attend the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, and in December, Cooper graduated. MYCA, a Battle Creek-based academy, is designed to educate, train, and mentor […]
The 12th Annual SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party
Nearly 500 people rang in the new decade at the 12th Annual SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Chelsea. Families from around the region – from Stockbridge to Dexter – celebrated from 4:00-8:00pm at Beach Middle School. They enjoyed a variety of activities, including cookie decorating, a photo booth, giant plinko […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes December 19, 2019
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, Morency, McAlister. Also present were 6 residents including Zoning Enforcement officer, John Beck. Public Comment: Beals asked for corrections to November 26, 2019 minutes regarding conditions for Greenshields Application for Special Land Use. Trees have been cut at the end of Clear Lake Road to […]
Death Notice: Zick
Melissa K. Zick age 65 of Gregory, MI. Born on April 2, 1954, passed away December 20, 2019. The memorial service will be at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Family will receive friends at the funeral home the day of service, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be […]
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSN. – CHAPTER 55 AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS:
The Experimental Aircraft Association-Chapter 55 of Mason has named two students as recipients of their Newberry Aviation Scholarship for 2020. JuliAnne Miller was awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000. She is a student in the Lansing Community College School of Aviation Technology located at Mason Jewett Field, Mason, MI. JuliAnne plans for a […]
Death Notice- Blair
Minnie Pearl (Adams) Blair, age 75, of Jackson, MI, born on November 13, 1944. Passed away on January 1, 2020. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020, 3:00 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI.