Obituary: Davy Sturgill
Davy Sturgill, age 67, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on September 16, 2024 at Olive Branch Assisted Living in Perry, MI. Davy was born on August 10, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the son of Claude Sr. and Opal (Risner) Sturgill. On October 12, 1979, Davy married Vicie Fay Holbrook in Fitchburg, Michigan. They shared a […]
Obituary: Edizine Lewis
Edizine Lewis, of Stockbridge, MI, age 90, passed away on September 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by all her children. Edizine, more lovingly known as “Bird,” was born on December 26, 1933 in Magoffin County, KY. She was a woman that was fiercely independent and strong, instilling that quality in all of those whom […]
Clyde’s Corner: A first-day-of-school glitch had a happy ending
by Clyde Whitaker Hello, everyone. The new school year is off and running, and local kids have had a chance to get used to their school routines. As I see the school buses on our rural roads, it brings to mind a first-day-of-school memory I thought I would share with you. This story is only […]
Reading Between the Lines
Once banned, a classic about The Great War became recommended reading by Chuck Wisman The classic, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” is a thoroughly engaging and provocative novel completed in the aftermath of the Great War. Written by Erich Remarque, a German World War I infantry veteran, it was first published in book form […]
Summary of Waterloo Township Board Meeting August 27, 2024
A regular meeting of the Waterloo Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00pm. The following motions were made: approval to adopt the consent agenda including the amended July Board meeting minutes, approval to upgrade the township computer systems at a cost not to exceed $8000, approval to purchase a new computer for […]
Positive Parenting: Welcome back to school; we look forward to seeing more of you.
by Cathy Payne August 1st seems to be the unofficial launch of the Back to School season. Stores have back-to-school sales to inspire students, parents, and teachers to have an amazing school year. This time of year also informally marks the end of the summer. For many of us, the beginning of the new school […]
A GAME OF MONOPOLY
Published in Uncaged, May 2024 Landing on the right opportunities in school The access to a well-rounded education is something all parents want for their children. “I decided to enroll my children in Stockbridge because at the time there were a few very strong academic classes in the school which showed me it was the […]
Death Notices for August
Elsie Bailey, age 97, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2024. Bill Demerath, of Munith, MI, age 57, passed away on August 13, 2024. Joseph Edgar Taylor, of Gregory, MI, age 83, passed away on August 26, 2024. Roger Antonio Uchergi, of Gregory, MI passed away on August 26, 2024. Mary Lou Fletcher, of Stockbridge, […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library ready to help with research, learning tools by Library Assistant Kim Johnson It’s the beginning of the school year and we are here to help! Just a reminder that every student in Stockbridge Community Schools has a library card through the Student Success Initiative. This allows students to check out five books at a […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe in a new back-to-school schedule
by Cindy Anderson, DVM After spending an entire summer with the whole family together, your dog or cat may be affected by the abrupt change in routine once your kids go back to school. Not only will they have to deal with a new schedule, but there are safety concerns to take into consideration for […]