Matters of the Heart
Kaye and Merlin Batdorff, of Fitchburg, married for more than 70 years by Clyde Whitaker Ed. Note: In early January, Clyde Whitaker had the pleasure of interviewing Merlin and Kaye Batdorff for SCN’s 2024 Matters of the Heart feature. Sadly, Merlin passed away a week after the interview. With permission from Kaye and their daughter […]
Obituary: Donna Jean Lukenich
Donna Jean Lukenich, age 98, of Jackson, MI, passed away on January 21, 2024. Donna was born on March 16, 1925 in Fitchburg, MI, the daughter of John and Wilma (Parman) Huffine. Donna had lived in the Jackson area all of her life. She was a member of Sts. and Cornelius Cyprian Catholic Church in […]
Clyde’s Corner
Ralph ‘Buster’ Myer: Still open for business after all these years by Clyde Whitaker I was out the other day, doing what I love, taking pictures of the great outdoors, when I came upon the place of business of an old friend, Ralph “Buster” Myer. I have known Buster, as most of us who went […]
Active Aging
Take care of your devices to ensure longer technology life by Kenny Minger Did you know your device’s batteries typically drain faster in the winter? Did you also know keeping your phone plugged in overnight can cause the battery to lose life? With so many wires and little pieces to your computer and phone, the […]
Obituary: Earl “John” Love
Earl “John” Love, of Stockbridge, MI, age 82, passed away on January 15, 2024 at home. John was born on March 13, 1941 in Jackson, MI, the son of William H. and Luella M. (Wirick) Love. John lived in the Stockbridge area most of his life, graduating from Stockbridge High School in 1959. He proudly […]
Staff Spotlight: High school teacher Ben Kruse has teaching experience from around the globe
by Don Porter Ben Kruse is in his fifth year of teaching at Stockbridge High School; this year he is teaching math and science. In addition, he has found time to coach football, girls soccer, and wrestling and has provided weight training opportunities for students. And because he likes to stay busy, Kruse is also […]
UTPD Activity from Friday, December 1st-Sunday, December 31st, 2023
Friday 12/01 Property Damage Accident- Wasson Rd/Bull Run Rd. Citizen Assist-Doyle Rd./VanSyckle Rd. Citizen Assist-San Luray Dr./San Souci Ave. Citizen Assist-Church St./Webb St. Monday 12/04 Welfare Check-Walnut Ln./Bowdish Rd. Property Damage Accident-Dutton Rd./M 106 Tuesday 12/05 Unknown Accident-Wasson Rd./Bull Run Rd. Wednesday 12/06 Fraud-Gregory Rd./ Linda Ray Ln. Structure Fire-Stockbridge ST./Cass St. Follow up-Van Syckle […]
Alpena Community College Dean’s List Fall 2023
Following is a list of Alpena Community College students from your area who have been named to the 2023 Fall Semester Dean’s List. I hope you will be able to include their names and accomplishments in an upcoming edition of your newspaper. The Dean’s List recognizes students of great distinction who have earned perfect 4.00 […]
Obituary: Merlin Batdorff
Merlin Batdorff, of Stockbridge, MI, age 91, passed away on January 9, 2024 in Jackson, MI. Merlin was born on September 11, 1932 in Stockbridge, MI to Irving Smith and Vida (Holland) Batdorff. Merlin was born, raised, farmed, raised his family, and lived in Stockbridge, MI all his life. He married Kaye M. Poxson on […]
Early voters, absentee voters, traditional voters: Here’s what you need to know.
by Mary Jo David Municipalities have been hard at work prepping for the 2024 elections, beginning with the presidential primary that takes place on February 27, 2024. Michigan has over 8 million registered voters. In an effort to make sure all voters in the state are in the know and ready to vote, townships, counties, […]