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Matters of the Heart
Kaye and Merlin Batdorff, of Fitchburg, married for more than 70 years by Clyde Whitaker Ed. Note: In early January, Clyde Whitaker had the pleasure of interviewing Merlin and Kaye Batdorff for SCN’s 2024 Matters of the Heart feature. Sadly, Merlin passed away a week after the interview. With permission from Kaye and their daughter […]
Clyde’s Corner
Ralph ‘Buster’ Myer: Still open for business after all these years by Clyde Whitaker I was out the other day, doing what I love, taking pictures of the great outdoors, when I came upon the place of business of an old friend, Ralph “Buster” Myer. I have known Buster, as most of us who went […]
Active Aging
Take care of your devices to ensure longer technology life by Kenny Minger Did you know your device’s batteries typically drain faster in the winter? Did you also know keeping your phone plugged in overnight can cause the battery to lose life? With so many wires and little pieces to your computer and phone, the […]
Staff Spotlight: High school teacher Ben Kruse has teaching experience from around the globe
by Don Porter Ben Kruse is in his fifth year of teaching at Stockbridge High School; this year he is teaching math and science. In addition, he has found time to coach football, girls soccer, and wrestling and has provided weight training opportunities for students. And because he likes to stay busy, Kruse is also […]
Alpena Community College Dean’s List Fall 2023
Following is a list of Alpena Community College students from your area who have been named to the 2023 Fall Semester Dean’s List. I hope you will be able to include their names and accomplishments in an upcoming edition of your newspaper. The Dean’s List recognizes students of great distinction who have earned perfect 4.00 […]
Early voters, absentee voters, traditional voters: Here’s what you need to know.
by Mary Jo David Municipalities have been hard at work prepping for the 2024 elections, beginning with the presidential primary that takes place on February 27, 2024. Michigan has over 8 million registered voters. In an effort to make sure all voters in the state are in the know and ready to vote, townships, counties, […]
The concept of a Stockbridge school-based health center is taking shape
by Mary Jo David Recently there’s been an uptick in interest and questions surrounding plans to build a Stockbridge Area health center south of the high school on property owned by Stockbridge Community Schools. The plan is not a new one. Two stories appeared in the Stockbridge Community News—one in May 2022 and one in […]
