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Obituary: Lillian Mae Fruin
Lillian Mae Fruin, age 89, formerly of Stockbridge, MI, of Largo, FL, passed away on March 7, 2020. Born on June 27, 1930, in Grand Rapids, she is the daughter of Walter and Jennie W. (Menkveld) Griffioen. Lillian enjoyed the game of golf, and she loved to sew, knit, be crafty, and put together as […]
Staff Spotlight: Mary Waterhouse: Two careers and more than 40 years in service to others
By Amy Haggerty Mary Waterhouse has worked for Stockbridge Schools since 2008, with students in grades ranging from middle school to high school. Being a teacher of special needs students requires much patience and creativity. During her tenure, Waterhouse has worked with a wide range of students with various disabilities and difficulties. Besides teaching, she […]
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 […]
WAVE Suspended Launch of Transportation Initiative
Dear Stockbridge and Manchester Community Leaders, At a special meeting convened on March 14, WAVE Board of Directors voted to suspend all transit programs effective March 16 through April 5. As we continue to monitor the evolving situation around COVID-19, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and WAVE have decided to also suspend the launch of its […]
The Need for Blood is Constant. Blood donations are needed NOW!
The American Red Cross and local health centers in Michigan are urging HEALTHY people to please donate blood NOW! According to the Red Cross website at redcrossblood.org/: Right now, American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed to […]
Outreach announces new format. Offers weekly, pre-packed food.
Outreach has closed the clothing room and the donation room and asks that anyone needing help other than food should call first and talk to Karen during regular hours (Mondays & Fridays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 – 6 p.m.) at 517-851-7285. Outreach will be open its regular hours, […]
Rep. Slotkin to hold tele-town hall on coronavirus for 8th District constituents
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) will hold a large tele-town hall meeting with 8th District constituents to discuss the response to coronavirus, provide information on available resources and to answer questions and hear concerns from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. “Americans need clear, consistent, compassionate communication about the actions we are taking […]
UPDATE: Governor Whitmer announces sweeping mandatory closings throughout Michigan Monday due to coronavirus
by Hope Salyer Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued executive order No. 2020-9 that will temporarily shut down places of public accommodation to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The closures must take effect no later than 3 p.m. Monday, March 16 to curb the spread of COVID-19. The businesses affected include: Restaurants, food […]
SAEF Cancels Festival of Tables due to Covid-19, raffle will continue
From SAEF President Jennifer Hammerberg: “Unfortunately, SAEF has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Festival of Tables for 2020 as we all work together to limit the potential spread of Covid-19. Our raffle will proceed as planned with the winner being chosen and announced on March 21st 2020. The winners will be […]
All CADL locations temporarily closed
Situations around the COVID-19 pandemic are fluid and changing quickly. We have made the decision to cancel the door pickup service which was slated to begin on Monday, March 16th. CADL is closing all 13 of its branches effective immediately through Sunday, April 5, 2020. Items on hold will be suspended until Monday, April 6 […]