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Honoring deceased local veterans and former members of Mackinder- Glenn Post 510
At one time, the following deceased veterans were members of the Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 or they were local and their names were submitted by family and friends. Many are interred here in Stockbridge, as well as other cemeteries. Thank you, CARL ALLEN KENNETH E. AMMERMAN WALTER R BARBOUR MICHAEL BASNAW HOWARD J. BERRY WALLACE BISHOP […]
Museum in crisis. Waterloo Area Historical Society reaches out to community
The Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School have been historical fixtures in the Stockbridge community for 58 years. During that time, organizers have provided ongoing educational opportunities for over 1,200 schoolchildren a year and celebrated local history through seasonal events like Pioneer Day, the Antique Tractor Show, Blacksmith-Log Cabin Days, and Christmas on the […]
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Coping with Coronavirus: An update from Local non-profits
by Patrice Johnson The coronavirus shutdown is exacting serious impact on all parts of the community, non-profit organizations included. With that in mind, this reporter reached out to leaders of local non-profits for updates. Below are the responses we received. If your charitable or nonprofit organization is not listed below, please send a few sentences […]
Obituary: Lawrence Boyd Lindemer
Lawrence Boyd Lindemer, 98, died at Silver Maples of Chelsea on May 21 under the care of their wonderfully dedicated staff and Arbor Hospice. Larry was born 21 August 1921, in Syracuse, NY to Altamae (Reimers) and George F. Lindemer. Growing up in upstate NY, he developed a life-long love for the Reimers-Lindemer camp on […]
StockBIZ: Some area business open and, thanks to COVID-19, adjust to a new normal
by Mary Jo David With each extension of the governor’s stay-at-home order, more businesses are re-opening. While life is far from normal in Stockbridge and surrounding areas, more local businesses are opening and adapting to the “new normal” that is life since COVID-19. This month, StockBIZ is sharing more perspectives, across a spectrum of businesses, […]
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Death Notice: Gerald Lloyd Tisch
Gerald Lloyd Tisch, of Grass Lake, age 85, passed away on May 17, 2020 He was born on August 5, 1934 in Stockbridge, MI. Due to the state restriction, his family is having a private funeral service. Burial will take place at St. Jacob Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jacob […]
Beyond the stigma: Mental health wellness through and beyond COVID-19
by Tina Cole-Mullins May is Mental Health Awareness month. At the forefront of awareness this year is the increase in mental health conditions due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis. Even those without prior issues find themselves overwhelmed and are now dealing with a new form of anxiety or even depression. Front-line and essential […]