Holidays
Chuck and Joan Bumpus: Long before Uber, ride sharing in Stockbridge led to romance
by Tracy Bumpus It all began at Stockbridge High School, where Chuck Bumpus and Joan Ward ran around with the same group of friends and then graduated together in 1956. After high school Joan started nursing school in Lansing and Chuck went to Alma. Joan’s mom asked Chuck’s mom if he could give Joan rides to […]
Girl marries boy next door, and they live happily ever after!
In June of 1968, Cheryl Holsinger moved from Pennsylvania to Haslett, Michigan, with her family. She met the boy next door—Ivan Wyrick—and the rest is history! In August 1968, Ivan returned to Michigan after being in the Army. Ivan and Cheryl were married one year later, on September 13, 1969, in the Williamston Free Methodist Church. […]
The 12th Annual SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party
Nearly 500 people rang in the new decade at the 12th Annual SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Chelsea. Families from around the region – from Stockbridge to Dexter – celebrated from 4:00-8:00pm at Beach Middle School. They enjoyed a variety of activities, including cookie decorating, a photo booth, giant plinko […]
Ugly sweater contest announces three winners
After consulting with three judges, SCN is pleased to announce three winners in its first annual Ugly Sweater Contest. First place along with a $25 gift card goes to Frank Spadafore in the Christmas tree sweater. Second place goes to the two Kimmel brothers, also in Christmas sweaters. Third place winner, Harshitha, 4.9 years old, […]
Christmas on the Farm
by Joan Tucker Waterloo Area Historical Society hosted this year’s 47th Christmas on the Farm on December 7th and 8th. With the help of experienced board members and approximately a hundred dedicated volunteers, it was very successful. The preparation and decorating began weeks ahead. The volunteers worked this two-day event and also made beautiful and […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host Christmas meal
CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 11, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, located at 775 S. Main St. in Chelsea, will open its doors to the community on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) for anyone that cannot afford a meal or for anyone that would otherwise be alone during the holiday. Food will be served from 11:30 […]
Annual Bev Penix Memorial Toy Drive
by Jo Mayer “Grandma Bev had a heart of gold,” recalls Allison Cole as she worked at the annual Bev Penix Memorial Toy Drive. “Even though we weren’t related, my kids called her Grandma—she was just like that.” On Saturday, December 7, at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Hall, Bev’s two daughters remembered their mother by encouraging […]
Small Business Saturday, a burst of activity in the community
by Diane Rockall Opportunities for shopping and beginning the Christmas season close to home were everywhere in Stockbridge on Nov. 30, Small Business Saturday. I began my adventure at 11 with the Open Air Market goes indoors at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Joan Tucker covered that event in a separate article. So I will just add […]