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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. […]
From horse and buggy to space travel, Kathryn Humrich has seen it all
by Judy Williams Visit with Kathryn Humrich, and she will tell you about going by horse and buggy to shop in Gregory or Pinckney, or she can discuss what’s going on in the world today. On the list of major changes this young 100-year-old has witnessed in her life, technology ranks high. Humrich has witnessed […]
Wendy Hause crashes stereotype of women’s work
by Judy Williams Don’t tell Wendy Hause that being a firefighter is not a job for a girl because she will prove you wrong in a big way. On Feb.1, she was appointed Unadilla Township fire chief joining the elite group of 70 female fire chiefs out of more than 29,000 departments nationwide. “I wanted […]
SCN: Its birth and the people who parent it
by Patrice Johnson, SCN board president and editor in chief As one of the founders of the Stockbridge Community News, it is my pleasure to take this opportunity to recognize some of the talented, dedicated people whose tireless efforts brought SCN into existence and keep it humming. In 2016, the area was losing its […]
Lisa (Iovannisci) McClain: Small-town encouragement leads to major successes
by Mary Jo David As a successful business owner, community volunteer, and budding politician, Lisa McClain’s name surfaced quickly as a Woman of Note to be featured by the Stockbridge Community News in honor of Women’s History Month. Currently Senior Vice President at Hantz Group, McClain helped found this Michigan-based financial services firm and played […]
StockBIZ: Women’s work is never done
by Mary Jo David March is Women’s History Month and 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. What better time to take a look at how women have progressed in the world of work since then. In the 1920s, few married women worked outside […]
Susan Pidd Realty Expanding Options for Local Home Buyers and Sellers
by Ben Barber As of Jan. 14, home buyers and sellers have even more options with the area’s newest real estate team at Susan Pidd Realty: on-site financing support and settlement services. “Buying a home can be a daunting experience, especially for first time home buyers. With on-site help, we want to provide buyers the […]
SHS Jazz Band rocks at Stockbridge Library
To the delight of its crowd of parents and library goers, the Stockbridge High School Jazz Band performed its annual concert at the Stockbridge Library Wednesday evening, Jan. 29. The cost to attendees: $0. The value: priceless.