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Obituary: Hollace Ann “Holly” Steffey
Hollace Ann “Holly” Steffey, age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Holly was born on November 28, 1951, to John “Jack” and Phyllis (Blanchard) Huston. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1970. Holly met Larry Steffey while attending classes at Michigan State University. They were married […]
Clyde’s Corner: Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. You are dearly missed!
Hello again, everyone. Since Mother’s Day is coming up, I thought I would reminisce about a few special memories that I shared with my mom. My mom was a sweetheart, unless you goofed around and heard her exclaim, “Get me a switch.” When this occurred (rarely, lol), I would go out and find the […]
Bensinger named president, Eaton Community Bank. Jewell is CEO.
Information provided by Eaton Community Bank Garrett Bensinger was officially approved as the fourth president of Eaton Community Bank at its February board of directors meeting. The Charlotte native succeeds Tim Jewell, who remains with Eaton as the chief executive officer. As president, Bensinger now oversees all day-to-day operations of the bank and its seven […]
Increase in overdoses prompts reminder of local harm reduction resources
Information provided by Livingston County Health Department Between March 15 and March 17, 2025, the Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) and Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority (LCCMHA) received reports of four (4) non-fatal overdoses and two (2) fatal overdoses. This is a significant increase in overdose-related incidents. LCHD, LCCMHA, and local partners, along with […]
WHERE’D ALL THE LEADERS GO?
Is student leadership taken for granted? What really goes into school activities? How much time is really spent making sure the school is covered in orange for Homecoming or dressed in black for Coming Home? Often, it’s the quiet leaders that make these projects happen. They spend hours toiling away just so the staff and […]
Active Aging: April is a month for renewal—personally and at SASC
by Stacey Mason I am, like many of you, looking forward to “real spring.” Real spring—in contrast with “fake spring” when a random 70-degree day shows up in March followed by 30 degrees, again! I want consistent sunshine, moderate temps, and flowers! For me, spring often brings to mind a new chance. Almost more so […]
Woah Nellie!
This community cookbook ‘Clam Chowder’ hits the perfect flavor balance by Mary Jo David As Woah Nellie! shifts focus to recipes from old cookbooks and recipes collected by folks in our area, I found myself browsing the “First United Methodist Church of Waterloo Cookbook” that was published in 1988. Thank you to Nancy Wisman for […]
Summary of Waterloo Township Board Meeting
March 25, 2025 A regular meeting of the Waterloo Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00pm. The following motions were made and passed: approval to adopt the consent agenda as amended, appointment of Trustee McAlister as an alternate board representative on the Planning Commission, approval of a support letter for Comcast to […]
Death Notice for March
Michael Harold Vogel, age 75, of Bismarck, passed away on February 24, 2025. Dennis Earl Greene, age 81, passed away on March 4, 2025. Kyle Lee Corser, age 66, of Unadilla Twp., passed away on March 3, 2025. Paul L. Runciman of Stockbridge, Michigan passed away on March 11, 2025. Todd Edward Weddon of Vicksburg […]
Bridge to Wellness: Farmers markets, a community affair
by Kara Nold Spring is in the air, and that means farmers markets are drawing near. The start of the farm market season, lasting from May through October, brings a number of benefits for consumers, farmers, vendors, and the community as a whole. Following are just some of the advantages of shopping at a local […]