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Museum in crisis. Waterloo Area Historical Society reaches out to community
The Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School have been historical fixtures in the Stockbridge community for 58 years. During that time, organizers have provided ongoing educational opportunities for over 1,200 schoolchildren a year and celebrated local history through seasonal events like Pioneer Day, the Antique Tractor Show, Blacksmith-Log Cabin Days, and Christmas on the […]
StockBIZ: Some area business open and, thanks to COVID-19, adjust to a new normal
by Mary Jo David With each extension of the governor’s stay-at-home order, more businesses are re-opening. While life is far from normal in Stockbridge and surrounding areas, more local businesses are opening and adapting to the “new normal” that is life since COVID-19. This month, StockBIZ is sharing more perspectives, across a spectrum of businesses, […]
StockBIZ: During the COVID pandemic, small markets have a big presence in the area
by Mary Jo David Now, more than ever, it’s easy to see how Stockbridge area markets are considered “essential businesses.” With no grocery store in the immediate area, residents of Stockbridge and the surrounding communities are relying on the smaller markets during this COVID-19 pandemic to provide them with much-needed supplies. Since March 23, when […]
ASK AN EXPERT
In this month’s edition of Ask An Expert, we want to talk about hail damage. We recently sat down with Hannah from Lansing and fielded some questions she had about the complicated ins and outs regarding hail damage. So let’s dive right in and see if we can’t help answer some questions our readers might […]
Staff Spotlight: Sue Gasieski fills the hearts and tummies of Smith elementary students
by Amy Haggerty Preparing lunches for hundreds of elementary students is not an easy task. Cooking is just a small part of the responsibility. Just ask Sue Gasieski. She does it all—maintaining students’ lunch accounts, receiving money, preparing and serving the food, and operating the different kitchen equipment, all while following government guidelines. This isn’t […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: April 2020
By Mary Jo David • On Saturday, April 1, 1995, more than 2,500 were in attendance, including 561 competitors, at a USA Wrestling Federation / Michigan Wrestling Federation sanctioned freestyle developmental tournament at Stockbridge High School. The Stockbridge club consisted of 27 wrestlers, including two girls. Twelve Stockbridge wrestlers captured medals, including four golds by: […]
Student Spotlight: Student of the Month, Brooklyn Baker – 11th grade
by Cindy Lance The Stockbridge High School First Robotics Team has enjoyed great success since its inception a short time ago. One of the keys could lie in the involvement of this month’s student spotlight, eleventh-grader Brooklyn Baker. The daughter of Dennis Baker, Brooklyn is a determined and driven young lady. Recently, she […]
Staff Spotlight: Mary Waterhouse: Two careers and more than 40 years in service to others
By Amy Haggerty Mary Waterhouse has worked for Stockbridge Schools since 2008, with students in grades ranging from middle school to high school. Being a teacher of special needs students requires much patience and creativity. During her tenure, Waterhouse has worked with a wide range of students with various disabilities and difficulties. Besides teaching, she […]
StockBIZ: From horses to performing to coaching, Michael Fouts capitalizes on movement to shape a unique career
by Mary Jo David Last month, this column ended with a reminder: “If you can do what you love, you’ll likely love what you do.” The ink was barely dry on the March edition when an interview with Michael Fouts presented the opportunity to learn from someone who has made a career out of doing […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: March 2020
25 years ago this month • On March 7, 1995, The Town Crier reported on a house fire that occurred on March 1 in a Gregory duplex. Laurie Herman got her two children who were home out safely, but she and her 18-month-old daughter, Ashley Elliott, were transported by helicopter to U of M Hospital. […]