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Hometown hero: WWI casualty Leslie Richmond
by Richard Ramsdell Leslie Mack Richmond was born on a farm northwest of Stockbridge on March 16, 1895. His parents were Arthur Leslie Richmond and Phila J. Townsend. They moved to the village of Stockbridge in 1898. He served in the Michigan National Guard from 1915 to 1917, spending some time at the Mexican border. […]
Masons make donation
by Bonnie Davidson “Many hands make light work” could very well be the motto of the Stockbridge Teen Center. Not only have they rounded up many volunteers to help oversee the new youth gathering spot, they’ve also found local groups willing to help fund some of the costs. The Stockbridge Masonic Lodge #130 Free & […]
Two Uncaged news students earned individual national recognition
by Elizabeth Cyr We are very proud to announce that two Uncaged news students earned individual national recognition for their news design work. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced the winners from its 36th Gold Circle Awards program. This year, these categories attracted 7187 news and magazines entries submitted in 86 categories. Informational graphics: Portfolio of […]
Manna Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. ‘Food Worth Walking About’
by Tina Cole-Mullins, Photos by DigitalCrumbs Photography and Jason Allen A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Manna, Monday, Oct. 4. The event, sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce, officially recognized the village’s latest new business and welcomed owners Naomi and Kevin Carson. In a show of support, […]
Capital Area District Library Earns 2019 State Librarian’s Excellence Award
Press Release October 7, 2019 LANSING – Capital Area District Library (CADL) is the recipient of the 2019 State Librarian’s Excellence Award for superior customer service, State Librarian Randy Riley announced today. “Selecting one library for this recognition is quite difficult,” said Riley. “The Capital Area District Library impacts Ingham County communities daily and consistently […]
Stockbridge Teacher Nikki Myers shares with her students the wisdom that comes with years of experience
by Amy Haggerty Nikki Myers has taught for Stockbridge Schools for 24 years. She has taught a variety of grades, including first through fourth, plus sixth, seventh, and Title I. Myers grew up in Stockbridge, and her parents, Roger and Sharon, stayed in the Stockbridge area. Teaching was in her blood, considering her father taught […]
Characters Come to Life in Cemetery Tour
By Dutch Ramsdill The eleventh annual tour of Oaklawn Cemetery took place September 22, 2019 on a warm Sunday afternoon. The Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society presented the program free of charge. The Society “brought to life” individuals from Stockbridge’s past using actors to tell their stories. The cast of characters, with actors in parentheses, […]
Local student pursues life-changing opportunity at Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
by Amy Haggerty There are only a few times in life you can get a second chance. Bradley Cooper, who would have been a senior this year at Stockbridge High School, recently made an important decision about his future. Cooper said, “I needed to do something different. I decided to attend the Michigan Youth […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes September 24, 2019
September 24, 2019 7:00 P.M. 9773 Mt. Hope Road Munith, MI 49259 Call to Order: 7:01 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, McAlister, Morency. 8 residents present along with Charlie Barnum, Building Inspector. Public Comment: None Consent Agenda: Walz motioned with support from McAlister to approve the consent agenda as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Motion […]
Death Notices – Beyer, Adams, and Gladstone
Amelie Bohne Beyer. Waterloo died September 28, 2019. visitation Oct 4. 6-8 p.m. Staffan-Mitchell funeral home, Chelsea. Memorial service Waterloo Village United Methodist Church, Oct. 5, at 10:30. Private burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Waterloo Twp. David L. Adams, Jackson, died September 30, 2019. Funeral service Caskey-Mitchell Thursday Oct, 3, 2019. Burial to follow at […]