Meet my dad, James Henson, Father of the Century
by Melissa Noll Every year I have watched as young children nominate their dads. However, this year I decided why not, it doesn’t have to be a new dad or a young child describing their dad. So, I decided to write about MY dad! Most people in the community knew my mom, Garnett Henson. She […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk:
Now is an exciting time to be part of Stockbridge Community Schools First of all, thank you to the school district community for all your support this school year. We are making great strides in every area of our school system as we continue to build upon our district-wide goals. One goal is to focus […]
Doug Prater: A father above and beyond
by Tina Cole-Mullins Doug Prater, a father figure to many youth in his church community, is also a man who shares his strong faith with his own children. “All my memories are special,” daughter Cyndi reflected. “He was simply always there for us, no matter what.” Prater, formerly a singer with the Glory Land Singers, […]
BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE
Members of Stockbridge Pack 768 and Chelsea Boy Scout Troop 425 gathered at Mackinder-Glenn Legion Hall Post 510 for the annual Remembrance Flag Placement Ceremony. The scouts placed approximately 500 American flags. “It makes history come alive,” Assistant Cub Master Jennifer Schipul said. “Kids get to see a representation of how many people actually […]
Reader supplied additional name of veteran who died within the year
Justin Wayne Allen served in the Iraq Freedom War. Died December 17, 2018.
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019
Munith, MI 49259 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, McAlister, Morency. Also present: 4 residents and Don Beagle representing Aggregate Resources. Public Comment: None. Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from Walz to approve the consent agenda as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER: Don Beagle gave an update on […]
Obituary: Donald Steffey
Donald Steffey, age 93, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1925, the son of Irving and Ida (Pierce) Steffey. On February 18, 1948, he married Sally Ann Briggs, and she survives. Also surviving are his children: Larry (Holly) Steffey […]
Grant Whitaker Memorial Baseball Game
By Laura Whitaker In the Grant Whitaker Memorial baseball game, held Saturday, April 27 under cloudy skies, the Stockbridge Varsity Boys baseball team won over Dansville. The Ingham County Honor guard presented the flag before the game, assisted by Grant’s nephews, Henry Whitaker and Tyler Adiska. Henry and Tyler, along with Grant’s father, Clyde Whitaker, also […]
Stockbridge Township Board Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on May 20, 2019 at 7:30 pm 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 Member absent from meeting: […]