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Matters of the Heart
Campbell and Fran Laird: A love story that began ‘across the pond’ by Mary Jo David (as shared by the Lairds) Campbell and Frances (“Fran”) Laird may be living in the Stockbridge home Fran grew up in, but their love story had its start more than 60 years ago and 3,700 miles away. “My family […]
Matters of the Heart
Jim and Paula Pietila: A marriage that began in Hell is still going strong! by Mary Jo David (as shared by the Pietilas) Although they went to school in Pinckney, it took a high school dance in Stockbridge to bring Jim Pietila and Paula Wright together. Paula’s cousin, Donna Biehn, invited Paula to attend the […]
Matters of the Heart
Dan and Mary Wilson: A good friend’s instinct has led to a 50-year commitment by Mary Jo David (as shared by the Wilsons) Before the advent of online dating, couples often met through friends or mutual acquaintances. Such was the case with Dan Wilson and Mary Niehaus back in 1973. A mutual friend, Amy Wedden, […]
Matters of the Heart
Jean and Marty Bliss overcome adversity together in a strong, 55-year marriage by Judy Williams Life hasn’t always been easy for Jean and Marty Bliss of Stockbridge, but their strong love for each other helps them get through the difficult times. Their story started in 1968, when Jean Hardt and Marty Bliss met at work. […]
Matters of the Heart
Mike and Marge Turner: 52 years of swaying to the music together by Mary Jo David (as shared by the Turners) Michael (“Mike”) Turner and Margaret (“Marge”) Jeruzal met on a blind date in the summer of 1970. A member of the Michigan Camaro Club at the time, Mike agreed to join a friend—a fellow […]
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 […]
Smith, Heritage students discover holiday joy at Winter Carnival
by Tina Cole-Mullins The smiling faces of merry children dressed in red and green, some wearing festive ribbons and bows, could be seen in the decked halls of Smith and Heritage schools. They were joined by parents, grandparents, family and friends for the annual Smith and Heritage Elementary Winter Carnival and Christmas program. Students of […]
Christmas on the Farm | Digitalcrumbs
Photos from Christmas on the Farm at The Waterloo Farm Museum. Photo Credit: Digitalcrumbs
Stuff a Bus: Another example of community heart
by Jo Mayer It’s always heartening to experience the generosity of the community, and Stuff a Bus was another example of the the Stockbridge area’s largesse. Bags and bags of donated toys, not to mention generous donations of cash, were collected during the event, which was held on December 2 on the Stockbridge Township Square. […]
DIGITAL/PRINTABLE AND PHYSICAL SANTA LETTERS ARE AVAILABLE
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