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Mike Smith inspires students at Stockbridge
by Amy Haggerty. Photos by Jennifer Hammerberg. Small town guy, Mike Smith, grew up to have grandiose ideas and big dreams that he turned into reality. Thursday, September 6, with the help of a grant from the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, Smith came to Stockbridge and inspired students from seventh through twelfth grades during a […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes 28 August 2018 7:00 P.M. 9773 Mt. Hope Road Munith, MI 49259 Call to Order: 7:03 p.m. Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, McAlister, Morency. Also present: 4 residents. Public Comment: Ruth Burgess spoke regarding the playground equipment that was removed at the Portage Lake County Park. She asked if […]
Outreach opens for business in new digs
article and photos by Patrice Johnson Volunteers and local residents gathered Outreach’s grand re-opening in its new digs at the Old Middle School, Sept. 5. Three rooms were newly renovated: one to house food; another to display clothing; and the third room was set to receive donations. Attendees are invited to enter in the back […]
Pleasant Ladies Golf League wraps up season with Fun Day and Awards
article and photos by Patrice Johnson Twenty-seven members of the Pleasant Ladies Golf League rallied August 30 for their annual Fun Day season finale at Hankerd Hills Golf Course, Pleasant Lake. Before foursomes set out to play two-person, best-ball scrambles on the Back Nine course, many players decorated golf carts to the theme of their […]
Annual Antique Tractor-Truck show full of fun for families
by Ron Kaiser It was a great time for all lovers of tractors, trucks and farm equipment to gather, talk and reminisce. The 12th annual Antique Tractor-Truck and Farm Equipment Show at the Waterloo Farm Museum on Aug. 11-12 featured activities for all ages. In fact, the name of the event could have been changed […]
Cravingz outdoor garden brings wine, hops and song to local community
by Patrice Johnson Friday night, Aug. 3, a crowd of more than 30 neighborly customers gathered in Cravingz’s outdoor garden to enjoy the songs and strums of Phil Tolliver, a regular favorite. As hops trailed up the brick wall and an old world fountain bubbled adjacent the stage, Tolliver rocked the block with an impressive […]
SHS Class of 1988 holds 30 year class reunion
by Mike Williamson The Stockbridge High School Class of 1988 held its 30 year Class Reunion Saturday, July 28 at the Arctic Breakaway in Chelsea. Twenty-Six classmates attended the event. They set up a memorial table for the seven fallen members of the class.
MASON AVIATION DAY
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 55 will host MASON AVIATION DAY on Saturday, August 18th. There will be an “All-U-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast (served with eggs, sausage, juice & coffee) from 7:30am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served from noon until 2:00pm with Pork BBQ, Brats, and Hot Dogs on the menu. Airplane rides will be available […]
August’s Where’s Waldo Mystery Location Revealed
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is photographing a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. August’s winner will receive […]
Student of the Month: Gwen Rogozinski
by Cindy Lance During a time when student participation in extracurricular activities is waning, one young student may be single-handedly reversing the trend. Gwen Rogozinski, who just finished her eighth-grade year, was in the National Junior Honor Society. She also participates in basketball, volleyball, softball and track. Her mantra in life is “hard work will […]