Announcement
Local insurance agent recognized nationwide
Information adapted from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services news release Jon Fillmore, of Abbott & Fillmore Agency, is taking his place as a member of the 2021 Marketplace Circle of Champions. This achievement, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), highlights Fillmore’s success in helping consumers enroll in and manage qualified health […]
Waterloo Township Public Accuracy Test Scheduled for May 4, 2021
Attention Waterloo Township Residents Our public accuracy test for the May 4, 2021 election for Grass Lake Schools will take place on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Township Hall, 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the programs and tabulators being used to tabulate […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation announces retirement of long-time CEO Amy Heydlauff
On March 22, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced that its first chief executive officer, Amy Heydlauff, will retire in July 2021. 5HF is a community-wellness foundation that serves the Michigan school districts of Stockbridge, Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, and Manchester with a mission to cultivate personal and community wellness. They currently oversee three wellness […]
Onondaga Dragway revving up plans for racing once again
New owner launches other events at site until track can reopen by Tina Cole-Mullins With the coming of warm spring days, there also appears to be new activities and excitement at the embattled Onondaga Dragway on Bellevue Road in Onondaga. Recently, even the “Save the Onondaga Dragway” Facebook page has a breath of fresh air […]
Jeanne Richter of Farmers State Bank awarded 2021 MBA Banker of the Year
Jeanne Richter, president and CFO of Farmers State Bank of Munith, was selected as the 2021 MBA Banker of the Year. The Michigan Bankers Association Board of Directors recognized Richter based on her commitment to the association, her contributions to the industry, the success of her bank, and her strong record of community service. “Jeanne […]
First- and second-round interviews take place for new school superintendent
by Amy Haggerty On March 15 and 16, 2021, six candidates from various parts of Michigan interviewed for the Stockbridge Community Schools superintendent position. The new superintendent will replace Mr. Karl Heidrich, who left the district in the fall of 2020, and Mr. Bruce Brown who stepped in as the interim superintendent. The first-round candidates […]
The UTFD and family of Fire Chief Mark Schroeder thank everyone for their prayers and support during this difficult time
Services for Chief Schroeder are as follows: Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Unadilla Township Fire Station, 116 Main Street, Gregory, MI. Visitation: Noon to 2:00 pm. Memorial Service begins at 2:00 pm. Procession of vehicles and emergency response apparatus to the Plainfield Cemetery following the service. Masks please if possible for those in attendance. […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announces opening of the 2021 Chelsea Farmers Market
Online orders begin April 1, Wednesday and Saturday outdoor markets begin May 1 CHELSEA, Mich. (March 1, 2021) – This spring, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will once again host the annual Chelsea Farmers Market. The farmers market brings high-quality food and artisan products to the Chelsea community. It offers seasonal vegetables and fruit of all types, meat and poultry, eggs, […]
Private Ephraim Wheaton Grave Marking Ceremony
The Private Ephraim Wheaton Chapter of the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR), a non-profit historical group, is going to dedicate a plaque in Private Wheaton’s honor at the North Stockbridge Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on April 24. Ephraim Wheaton is a veteran of the American Revolution, and the chapter intends […]
Eaton Community Banks notifies customers to be on guard for phishing scam
by Patrice Johnson On Feb. 12, the security team of Eaton Community Bank sent out a notice to its customers that they had received “a small number of calls from customers regarding a phishing scam and want you to know that Eaton Community Bank WILL NEVER initiate a phone call to you asking for sensitive […]