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Can you identify February’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location?
Think you know the area? Here’s the chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District, and surrounding areas. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. February’s […]
Matters of the Heart: Don and Tammy Porter
by Judy Williams Don and Tammy Porter first met at Roosevelt High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Just one grade apart, their high school years did not lead to that special first date. It was later while in college at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), the magic moment happened. Don asked Tammy Eberle to attend a fraternity […]
Matters of the Heart: Jan and George Kitley, a fairytale and more
by Cindy Lance The typical Once upon a timeintroduction is the way Janice (Hale) Kitley believes her almost 58 year marriage to George Kitley should be introduced because it has been a fairytale, complete with the princess kissing the frog and finding it to be a prince. Silliness aside, Janice says the introduction aligns with […]
Texting now available for 911 service
Do you need 911 service? Now you can use your cellular phone to get help in emergencies. The following is an excerpt from a letter released by Ingham County 911 Director Lance Langdon. On Jan. 8, 2019, the Ingham County 9-1-1 center enhanced its service to the community by adding Text-to-911 Services. Central dispatch director […]
Stockbridge Township Board meeting addresses issues
by Mary Wilson The Stockbridge Township Board meeting, Jan. 21, at the Township Hall began with students from Smith Elementary leading the Pledge of Allegiance. (See photo.) The board unanimously approved the Open Air Market and Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce (Day in the Village and Festival of Lights) to use the Stockbridge Township Square […]
Village of Stockbridge DPW Laborer Position
Village of Stockbridge DPW Laborer Position OPEN UNTIL FILLED The Village of Stockbridge is accepting applications for the DPW Laborer position. The Village of Stockbridge offers an excellent benefit package. Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to mowing grass, chipping brush, equipment maintenance, working in water distribution, sewer collection, meter reading, road maintenance, […]
Northern Flickers
The Northern Flicker is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America. Northern Flickers eat mainly insects, especially ants and beetles that they gather from the ground. They also eat fruit and seeds, especially in winter. Flickers often pursue ants underground (where the nutritious larvae live) hammering at […]
Matters of the Heart: Claire and Linda Risner, 51 years side by side and on the move
by Patrice Johnson July 15, 1967, with less than full-throated parental support, Linda Butler and Claire Risner stepped up to a little brick church on the corner of Stillson Road and Dexter Trail to be married. Fifty-one years later, the two are still sharing gentle quips and loving glances. How did this couple weather the […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes 20 December 2018 7:00 P.M. 9773 Mt. Hope Road Munith, MI 49259 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, McAlister, Morency. Also present: 4 residents, 2 who are new to the Township; Pat and Kristin Brady. Public Comment: None. Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from […]
Staff Spotlight: Courtney Fletcher finds innovative ways to help
by Amy Haggerty Enter Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School and chances are Courtney Fletcher will greet you with a cheerful smile. Fletcher, who stepped in for Mary Carpenter when she retired two years ago, buzzes in guests and visitors throughout the day. She supports the day-to-day running of the office, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines while assisting […]