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Baby Hannah alive and well. Trooper who saved her life nominated for Heart Saver Hero Award
by Patrice Johnson At first glance, infant Hannah Paielli looked like a normal baby as she rested in her father’s arms under a shade tree at the Harvest Moon Festival, Sept. 15. But anyone familiar with Hannah’s story would recognize the newborn as a special, and fortunate, little girl. Thanks to her parents’ quick […]
Harvest Moon Festival launches with pre-glow celebration
Friday night, Sept. 14, the Harvest Moon Festival started with a Pre-Glow Celebration at Veterans’ Park in Stockbridge. The Village of Stockbridge festival, sponsored by the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority, began with a beer tent at Veterans’ Memorial Park and featured the band, Hot Southern Mess. Main Festivities will take place Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. […]
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 […]