Women of Note
Volunteering is a way of life for Cheryl Holloway by Tina Cole-Mullins Retired Stockbridge teacher and coach Cheryl Holloway spends much of her time giving selflessly to others. Her help extends to organizations such as Stockbridge Community Outreach and a women’s golf league at Hankerd Hills Golf Course at Pleasant Lake. She works with programs […]
Outreach in Action
Chelsea Hospital extends beyond brick and mortar to assist with community needs by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall It used to be, when we thought of Chelsea Hospital, we visualized the building, the emergency room, and the talented people—many from our school district—providing medical care. It was always a comforting thought. But recently, we’re realizing […]
Students in new Alternative Education Program already show significant progress
by Joan Tucker and Corey Peña In the Fall 2022 semester, Stockbridge Community Schools (SCS) started a new and successful alternative education program. Prior to that, the school system had an online component for alternative ed., but it wasn’t as successful for some students compared to in-person learning. With increased monies from COVID relief, this […]
Women of Note
From a refugee camp to achieving her dreams, Fay Odeh continues sharing what she has learned by Chuck Wisman Six thousand miles from Stockbridge and nearly 80 years ago, a young girl was born and raised in the town of Jimzu, Palestine. As the firstborn, she was given the name of Fathieh, meaning “the beginning.” […]
Rural Perspectives
The antics of Fox Squirrels are fun to observe as they forage for food by Diane Constable The Fox Squirrel is found in forested areas and in our neighborhoods. This squirrel gets its name because its fur coloring reminds people of the gray fox. The scientific name Sciurus niger means “shadow tail with dark fur.” […]
Bridge to Wellness
Medicine disposal methods for keeping the community and the environment safe. by Emily Stewart Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country, even here in Michigan. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the misuse of prescription drugs refers to taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed. That […]
Active Aging
Time—there’s no greater gift by Dana Blaszkowski Introducing Active Aging, a new column sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Regardless of your age, join us each month for some pearls of wisdom inspired by the community’s most experienced residents! Folks are placing a new value on their time. Perhaps it’s a post pandemic state […]
Healing hearts with hope
Local business owner fights for her own life after losing 5 in family by Tina Cole-Mullins In February, Patty Kerton and her family marked the one-year anniversary of the deaths of her oldest daughter and granddaughter. Patty owns Patty’s by the Lake restaurant, inside the Country Corner Store at Portage Lake. At the time of […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes January 24, 2023
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, McAlister, Kitley, Walz, Beck. Also present: Rohn Tripp, Building/Zoning Inspector and 7 residents. Public Comment: Sharon asked to be able to offer a prayer. Leaders from the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, located at 219 W. Elm Street in Stockbridge gave a presentation regarding the center. They […]
WATERLOO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Organizational Meeting of the March Board of Review is scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Waterloo Township Board of Review will be hearing assessment appeals according to the following schedule: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday, […]