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Community donations boost ‘Stockbridge Fire Victims Fund’ to nearly $30K
by Tina Cole-Mullins In the weeks following a large fire Aug. 11 at Lakewood Apartments in downtown Stockbridge, the generous community rallied to support the 15 families who lost their homes in the blaze. Rob Beam, owner of Rob’s Pizza, a community asset close to 40 years, took to social media to kick off a […]
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Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes September 22, 2020 7:00 P.M.
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz, Morency. Public Comment: Bill Richardson spoke of the gravel hauler issues from Aggregate Industries. It may happen that citations will be issued from our Zoning Enforcement Officer. Cynthia Richardson introduced herself as a Republican Precinct Delegate for Waterloo Township and can provide signs for […]
Jeannine Wayman stays active, involved in her community
by Joan Tucker Jeannine Wayman, whose smiling face is very recognizable in the Stockbridge community, is a quiet, steadfast and lovely 86-year-old woman. She believes in being active and involved. She walks her little dog Georgetta, a Miniature Goldendoodle, twice each day. Going to the Stockbridge Wellness Center was one of her weekly activities. As […]
Obituary: Nancy Louise Matyzius
Nancy Louise Matyzius of Stockbridge, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian burial has been scheduled for Nancy at Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Church (1320 Catholic Church Road Leslie, Michigan 49251) on November 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with Fr. Jim Shaver to officiate. Nancy will […]
Obituary: Robert J. McGrath
On Friday, October 9th, 2020, Robert Joseph McGrath, of Stockbridge, Michigan, loving husband and father of seven children, passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 62. Robert was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Robert and Nancy McGrath. In December, 1987 he married Michele Zimmerman. They had five sons, Patrick, Christopher, Jonathan, Michael […]
StockBIZ: As weather turns colder, a local business helps keep creatures from invading your space
by Mary Jo David If you were born and raised in the city and spent years raising kids in the suburbs, you aren’t quite ready for the critters that surround you when you move out to the country. Such is the tale of this city-girl-turned-country-girl! After two years in the country, this author has learned […]
SAEF names Heritage Katherine Andersen employee of the year
Nominations for The Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year are accepted year round and can be submitted to SAEF 100 Price Ave. Suite A Stockbridge MI 49285 or heidrick@panthernet.net Any employee can be nominated and nominations can come from co-workers, peers, students, community members, or supervisors. Winners are chosen at the SAEF July quarterly meeting. […]
Volleyball Takes Down Perry in Four
The Stockbridge volleyball team continued its late season surge as the Panthers took down Perry in four sets 25-7, 25-18, 15-25, 25-23. The Panthers improved to 3-3 in the GLAC, with the league meet this Saturday at Lakewood. Grace Hall had a big night with 23 digs and 16 kills to lead the Panthers. Arin […]
Vaping 101 Program: What’s Important to Know
A FREE one-hour educational training program for adults and adolescents to learn the facts about vaping, including information on: What vaping is Devices Risks and effects Youth prevention The training will be offered on Zoom on the following dates: Tuesday, October 27th, 7:00 to 8:00pm Thursday, November 12th, 7:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday, December 9th, […]
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Bruce Brown returns to Stockbridge Community District
by Amy Haggerty We are excited to be welcoming back Bruce Brown to the district. He has stepped back in as interim superintendent for Stockbridge Community School District. This is due to current Superintendent Karl Heidrich leaving. Brown was the long term superintendent for Stockbridge Community Schools, and retired about 7 years ago. Carrie Graham […]