Rural Perspectives: The mallard is the fastest-flying duck
by Diane Constable The mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most common, most recognized, and one of the most beautiful dabbler ducks. It is the ancestor of mostly all domestic duck species. Mallards are found across the Northern Hemisphere in any type of wetland. They have been clocked flying up to 55 mph, which makes […]
Federal grant secured for new Ingham County Fairgrounds grandstand
by Shuyler Clark In 2016, the Ingham County Fairgrounds, located in Mason, Michigan, demolished its 80-year-old grandstand following concerns that the structure was unsafe. Now, fairgoers can rejoice as a new grandstand will soon take its place. At a press conference on Jan. 18, 2023, U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI 7th District) announced that $2.5 […]
Real Estate News & Views
Fear not! There is light at the end of the 2023 real estate tunnel by Jackie Scheller The real estate market continues to experience issues consistent with 2008 and beyond. There is light at the end of the tunnel, however! Your timing is good if you want to sell or buy a home. The reasons […]
Counselor and nurse join Stockbridge Schools
New to Stockbridge Community Schools this year: Left: Kristy Rivers, counselor working with grades 7–9, the PASS* program, and At-Risk students. Right: Jennifer Matthews, full-time registered nurse for the district. Both Rivers and Matthews have extensive experience in their fields. Their offices are in the Junior/Senior High School. Phone: 517-851-7770. Rivers: Ext. 6307; Matthews: Ext. […]
Obituary: Betty Jane Price
Betty Jane Price 8/22/1939 – 1/8/2023 Born to Donald and Reva Hile, Betty was a graduate of Fowlerville Schools. She passed away in Zephyrhills Florida on January 8th, 2023 after a brief illness. Betty drove school buses for the Stockbridge Community Schools, was part business owner in L&S car wash, Schaible’s Laundromat and Schaible Construction […]
Free breakfast available for all district students through end of year
by Amy Haggerty Stephanie White, Food and Nutrition Director for Stockbridge Community Schools, shared some important news. In an effort to help students start their days out on the right foot, the district is providing free breakfast to all students through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Students wishing to grab breakfast should show […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes December 19, 2022
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, McAlister, Kitley, Walz, Beck. Also present: Rohn Tripp, Building/Zoning Inspector and 4 residents. Public Comment: Bill Richardson asked about electric on the light poles in Waterloo so that the Christmas decorations will light up. Lance said he will contact Consumer’s again to get a quote and […]
Death Notice: Myrle Jean Kunzelman
Myrle Jean Kunzelman, of Munith, MI, age 93, passed away on December 27, 2022. She was born on January 12, 1929 in Webberville, MI.
Death Notice: Judith A. Glynn
Judith A. Glynn, age 79, of Stockbridge, MI, went to be with her Savior on December 30, 2022. Judy was born on July 13,1943.