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On Memorial Day: Remembering Elias Sweet and more than 1 million others
by Ben Fidler Elias strung together his sack filled with boots and woolen socks, maybe fresh bread from his mother Eunice. His father, Lamech, may have hugged him so tightly it held back their tears. Behind the family, at the Sweet Farm in Waterloo Twp., the dairy cows bellowed. Elias turned one last time to […]
Summary of Waterloo Township Board Meeting April 30, 2024
A regular meeting of the Waterloo Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00pm. The following motions were made and approved: Approval of Consent Agenda including the March Board meeting minutes; agree to Comcast “Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement” and assess a 0% franchise fee to Waterloo residents; Extension of Ordinance O-23-10-24-02, […]
Outreach in Action: Mary Myer, dedicated volunteer and board member, retires after 25 years with Outreach
by Jackie Scheller In the field of volunteerism, there are some genuinely amazing, pioneering leaders whose stories are sure to motivate you. Mary Myer of Stockbridge is one of those people. Like so many other volunteer leaders, Myer learned from the late Margaret Wild, a founder and champion of Stockbridge Community Outreach, along with several […]
Three Trinity Health Michigan Hospitals Earn “A” Safety Grade from National Quality and Safety Ratings Organization
Livonia, MICH. (May 1, 2024) – Trinity Health Livingston, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, and Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture with Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health, have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the 2024 spring grades. The Leapfrog Group assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to […]
Open Air Market and All Clubs Day: Suzi would approve
Suzi Greenway was instrumental in organizing two popular events that take place in Stockbridge—the weekly Open Air Markets held in the Township Square on Fridays from April through October and the All Clubs Rides held twice a year in Downtown Stockbridge. Sadly, Suzi passed away on April 23, but ask anyone at these events, and […]
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Beyond City Limits: The differences between rural and urban schools
Published in Uncaged, April 2024 by Olyvia Hoard, Uncaged Social Media Manager This article is being reprinted, with minimal edits, from the Uncaged Student News April 2024 edition. Education serves as the cornerstone of society, yet the landscape of schooling varies greatly between rural and urban settings. While both environments strive to provide quality education, […]
Chelsea Soccer Club 2024-25 Season: Where Passion Meets Play
Chelsea, MI-Coaching soccer for kids is a thrilling journey packed with sweat, smiles, and sheer determination. Crafting the perfect training session tailored to each team’s age and skill level can be challenging, but they are all about turning that challenge into triumph at Chelsea Soccer Club! Their philosophy is simple: soccer should be a blast […]
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: May 17
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 14th season this spring. We’re on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each week into October, we will have a full line up of Market Music. This week, the Market will have honey, eggs, maple syrup, dried herbs, baked goods, soaps, […]