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From horse and buggy to space travel, Kathryn Humrich has seen it all
by Judy Williams Visit with Kathryn Humrich, and she will tell you about going by horse and buggy to shop in Gregory or Pinckney, or she can discuss what’s going on in the world today. On the list of major changes this young 100-year-old has witnessed in her life, technology ranks high. Humrich has witnessed […]
Wendy Hause crashes stereotype of women’s work
by Judy Williams Don’t tell Wendy Hause that being a firefighter is not a job for a girl because she will prove you wrong in a big way. On Feb.1, she was appointed Unadilla Township fire chief joining the elite group of 70 female fire chiefs out of more than 29,000 departments nationwide. “I wanted […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announces launch of free WAVE transportation service in Stockbridge, starting in April
by Mary Jo David It’s been just over five months since Family Medicine of Stockbridge closed in late September 2019, and medical practitioners Tonya Sexton, D.O., and Nicole Ehinger, N.P.-C., relocated to IHA Family and Internal Medicine in Howell. The closure left a gaping hole in the Stockbridge community, especially among residents who […]
Obituary: Arlene Buurma
Arlene Buurma, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Greg “Fro” Buurma; and grandson, Dustin Buurma. She is survived by her husband, Dick Buurma; children Ric (JeanAnn) Buurma, Bridget Buurma, and Mary Buurma; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many […]
SCN: Its birth and the people who parent it
by Patrice Johnson, SCN board president and editor in chief As one of the founders of the Stockbridge Community News, it is my pleasure to take this opportunity to recognize some of the talented, dedicated people whose tireless efforts brought SCN into existence and keep it humming. In 2016, the area was losing its […]
Lisa (Iovannisci) McClain: Small-town encouragement leads to major successes
by Mary Jo David As a successful business owner, community volunteer, and budding politician, Lisa McClain’s name surfaced quickly as a Woman of Note to be featured by the Stockbridge Community News in honor of Women’s History Month. Currently Senior Vice President at Hantz Group, McClain helped found this Michigan-based financial services firm and played […]
StockBIZ: Women’s work is never done
by Mary Jo David March is Women’s History Month and 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. What better time to take a look at how women have progressed in the world of work since then. In the 1920s, few married women worked outside […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES February 17, 2020
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on February 17, 2020 at 7:30pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner, Trustee Ed Wetherell, Trustee Terry Sommer via Skype Member absent from meeting: […]
Ask An Expert
Brian from Stockbridge asked: How do I choose the right insurance company and why is my choice important? Several local insurance companies in Michigan do a fabulous job of looking out for their customers. Every year an Insurer Report Card is released using data from more than a thousand body shops to reveal which insurance […]
March’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location
Think you know the area? Here’s a chance to prove it. SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. March’s winner will receive a $20 […]