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.
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE
WATERLOO TOWNSHIP 9773 Mt. Hope ROAD MUNITH, MI 49259 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Public Accuracy Test for the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Township Hall, 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted […]
Ugly sweater contest announces three winners
After consulting with three judges, SCN is pleased to announce three winners in its first annual Ugly Sweater Contest. First place along with a $25 gift card goes to Frank Spadafore in the Christmas tree sweater. Second place goes to the two Kimmel brothers, also in Christmas sweaters. Third place winner, Harshitha, 4.9 years old, […]
The Prosperity of Munith
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser The log house on the Sutton Farm owned by Hiram Sutton became the site for the depot of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1884 when it was built from Pontiac to Jackson. Seeing the possibilities afforded by the railway, Mr. Sutton platted his farm for the building of a new […]
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY 2020
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News third effort to compile current descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail […]