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Lonely Castle in the Mirror: It’s not just the castle that’s lonely
by Shuyler Clark Seventh-grader Kokoro Anzai has dropped out of school, hiding away at home to avoid her classmates’ torment. When her bedroom mirror starts glowing, she discovers it has become a portal to a castle governed by the Wolf Queen. Six other middle school students have been summoned alongside Kokoro to search for the […]
Outreach in Action
Stockbridge area benefits from 5HF, SAWC, and Outreach collaboration by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Involved in everything from trails and trikes to Tide Me Over bags, snack banks, cooking classes, playground construction and more, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) has had a profound effect in our area. First incorporated as the Chelsea Area […]
Bridge to Wellness
February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month by Anna Webber This month, we would like to highlight ways to build positive self-esteem in honor of International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Self-esteem is your confidence level and how you feel about yourself. We all have had different experiences throughout our lives that may have affected our self-esteem levels, […]
Rural Perspectives: The mallard is the fastest-flying duck
by Diane Constable The mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most common, most recognized, and one of the most beautiful dabbler ducks. It is the ancestor of mostly all domestic duck species. Mallards are found across the Northern Hemisphere in any type of wetland. They have been clocked flying up to 55 mph, which makes […]
Federal grant secured for new Ingham County Fairgrounds grandstand
by Shuyler Clark In 2016, the Ingham County Fairgrounds, located in Mason, Michigan, demolished its 80-year-old grandstand following concerns that the structure was unsafe. Now, fairgoers can rejoice as a new grandstand will soon take its place. At a press conference on Jan. 18, 2023, U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI 7th District) announced that $2.5 […]
Real Estate News & Views
Fear not! There is light at the end of the 2023 real estate tunnel by Jackie Scheller The real estate market continues to experience issues consistent with 2008 and beyond. There is light at the end of the tunnel, however! Your timing is good if you want to sell or buy a home. The reasons […]
Counselor and nurse join Stockbridge Schools
New to Stockbridge Community Schools this year: Left: Kristy Rivers, counselor working with grades 7–9, the PASS* program, and At-Risk students. Right: Jennifer Matthews, full-time registered nurse for the district. Both Rivers and Matthews have extensive experience in their fields. Their offices are in the Junior/Senior High School. Phone: 517-851-7770. Rivers: Ext. 6307; Matthews: Ext. […]
Free breakfast available for all district students through end of year
by Amy Haggerty Stephanie White, Food and Nutrition Director for Stockbridge Community Schools, shared some important news. In an effort to help students start their days out on the right foot, the district is providing free breakfast to all students through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Students wishing to grab breakfast should show […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes December 19, 2022
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, McAlister, Kitley, Walz, Beck. Also present: Rohn Tripp, Building/Zoning Inspector and 4 residents. Public Comment: Bill Richardson asked about electric on the light poles in Waterloo so that the Christmas decorations will light up. Lance said he will contact Consumer’s again to get a quote and […]
