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Obituary: James D. Curts
James D. Curts formerly of Stockbridge, MI passed away August 16, 2018. Jim passed peacefully in his sleep. He was 69 years old. Jim will be remembered as a loyal Detroit Tiger fan, a talented guitar player and an avid reader. Jim was a great provider who’s love and commitment to his family was evident […]
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Kerri Allen named SAEF Mitteer Employee of the Year recipient
Kerri Allen, an elementary school teacher in Stockbridge since 1995, was selected as the 2018 Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year by the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation. “Kerri Allen stands out as one of the most caring teachers with whom I’ve worked,” said Brad Edwards, Smith Elementary School principal. “She has a unique ability […]
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Septembers ” Where’s Waldo” mystery location
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is photographing a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing and one overall winner will be selected. September’s winner will receive […]
Death Notices
Bonnie Miller, formerly Stockbridge, died August 20, 2018 visitation 10 -11 a.m. Friday August 24, 2018 at Caskey Mitchell. Burial Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Eugene J. Reske Jr., Stockbridge died August 21. Memorial Service Caskey-Mitchell August 30, at 11 a.m.
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Look Back in Time – September
One hundred years ago, Stockbridge was a quiet little town as were the many surrounding villages. School opened in the village on Sept. 3 and opened within a week in most other area communities. The Community School District was yet to be created. In Stockbridge (the village), Miss Carr resigned as principal and Miss McKenzie […]
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How long is a furlong?
by Ron Kaiser Originally, a furlong was the length of the furrow in one acre of a plowed field. An acre is an area one furlong, which is 660 feet or 40 rods long. That equals about one-eighth of a mile. An acre’s width is one chain, which is 66 feet or 4 rods long. […]
Death Notices
Iris V. Oakley, Jackson formerly Munith, died August 18, 2018. Services from Caskey Mitchell August 21 at 11 a.m.. Burial Munith Cemetery, Visitation Tuesday 10-11 a.m. at funeral home. Renee Dahlin, Stockbridge died August 14. Memorial service at a later date.
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Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes 31 July 2018 7 P.M. 9773 Mt. Hope Road Munith, MI 49259
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes 31 July 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: 7 residents. Public Comment: Billie Diel expressed concern regarding the car show that will take place at the Portage Lake Parlour on Seymour Road Friday night […]
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Celebrating 35 years: SHS Class of 1983 reunites
By Tina Cole-Mullins and Deanna Cole-Kruger Thirty-five years after graduation from Stockbridge High School, members of the Class of 1983 gathered Aug. 11 for a reunion to reminisce, get reacquainted and just have a fun time. The memories came flooding back during the evening as the classmates visited with each other. Many had not been […]
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Faces of Addiction – Conclusion For the love of my child…
by Tina Cole-Mullins How does one look into the eyes of children and tell them Daddy or Mommy won’t be coming home, knowing those words will forever change their lives? That’s exactly what Misty Smith had to do when her husband lost his battle with alcoholism in 2013, the result of driving while intoxicated. Although […]