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Nothing says ‘thank you’ like a tuition break by Mary Jo David As summer winds down, children aren’t the only ones heading back to the classroom. Lately there’s been a lot of emphasis on taking advantage of what community colleges have to offer for young adults who may be testing the waters of higher education. […]
Volleyball Drops Pair at Season Opener
The Stockbridge volleyball team got off to a slow start to the 2021 season after dropping a pair of matches at a Marshall tri-meet Tuesday night. The Panthers fell to host Marshall 13-25, 11-25 and dropped a hard fought three set match to Union City 25-21, 9-25, 7-15. Grace Burg led the Panthers with nine […]
Obituary: Theodore (Ted) Fairbank Beals
Theodore (Ted) Fairbank Beals, MS, MD of Waterloo Township, Michigan, age 87, died Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home with family at his side. He was born May 29, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Albert Tyler and Dorothy Alice (Van Zwaluwenburg) Beals. Ted graduated from Rosemead High School in Rosemead, CA, in […]
Obituary: Sandra “Sandi” Louise Anderson
Sandra “Sandi” Louise Anderson, of Stockbridge, Michigan, was returned to the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021. The legacy of love that Sandi leaves with us is profound – her faithful heart and joyful spirit touched the lives of countless people. Her love of quilting, crafting, bible studies, and dancing in […]
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Ask an Expert: Preventing animal-related crashes
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Hundreds of thousands of animal-related vehicular accidents occur in the United Stateseach year. These collisions usually occur when animals unexpectedly dash in front of avehicle or when drivers don’t see an animal standing in the way until it’s too late. Animals on the road can be unpredictable with their movements […]
Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation announces Jennifer Goble as 2021 Helen Mitteer Remembrance Employee of the Year Award recipient
by Laura Whitaker At the start of each school year the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation helps welcome school staff back to school with the presentation of the Helen Mitteer Remembrance Employee of the Year Award. The recipient of the award receives $1,500 to put towards an educational program of their choosing. As a former educator […]
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
Trinity Health Michigan Statement about FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine Following the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on August 23, Trinity Health Michigan released the following statement recognizing the FDA’s approval of the vaccine (sent to news organizations on August 23). “Trinity Health Michigan hopes more people will immediately seek the […]
Soccer Battles to Draw with Charlotte
The Stockbridge soccer team bounced back from a rough start of the season to earn a hard fought 1-1 draw in the home opener Monday night. The teams went back and forth early but neither could find the net until late in the first half when the Orioles snuck a shot inside the right post […]
Historical society plans 60th annual meeting
by Arlene Kaiser Please join Waterloo Area Historical Society members at the 60th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social, Sept. 19 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Waterloo Farm Museum, 12493 Waterloo-Munith Road, Grass Lake, Michigan. The meeting is open to society members and those who would like to become members. The anniversary meeting […]
Obituary: Rose Marie Barowski
Rose Marie Barowski, 78, of Stockbridge, Michigan, formerly of Scottville, Michigan, is now home with her Savior and reunited with her parents whom she loved and missed so much. Rose passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021 at her niece Amanda Olvera’s house in Cedar Park, Texas. She was born in December 1942, the […]