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Michigan Patriotism in the Civil War
by Ron Kaiser Sentiment to abolish slavery expanded for decades before the outbreak of the Civil War, and throughout the years, Michigan led the way. Residents supported the abolitionists; they played roles in the Underground Railroad, a network that covertly helped slaves escape north to freedom. Then at 3 a.m., April 12, 1861, Confederate forces […]
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Hope amid sadness
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have […]
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Waterloo Area Historical Society’s Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social
by Arlene Kaiser May 19 marked the occasion of the annual WAHS Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social, held at the museum. The long title of the event holds great meaning because, if not for volunteers, the Waterloo Area Historical Society would be unable to function or exist. Like all good community activities there is […]
Obituary: Wayne W. Malcho
DANSVILLE-STOCKBRIDGE AREA FARMER- Wayne Malcho– lived his 81 years with his wife and family within a mile from his immediate family homestead. Wayne was very social able and before his illness followed a daily route to visit all the area coffee shops to kibitz with his fellow farmers and townspeople. He loved people and the […]
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Coney Island breakfast, anyone?
article and photo by Patrice Johnson Each year, never on the same date, a Coney Island breakfast for residents in the vicinity of Gregory takes place outside Gordie’s Power Equipment. This year’s event, held Monday, May 21, drew its typically sizable crowd of hotdog-hungry residents. Owner Gordie Kunzelman grinned. “I just provide the facility.” When […]
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Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes: 22 May 2018
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes 22 May 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: Charlie Barnum, Building Inspector and 10 residents. Public Comment: Randy Heatley presented a detailed document addressing the Broadband effort. A copy of his input […]
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SCN recognized for outstanding work
By Agnes Geiger The Stockbridge Community News has received nine awards in the annual National Federation of Press Women’s At-Large Communications Contest. In the at-large division of the contest, the Stockbridge Community News competed against entries from dozens of other states that do not have an NFPW chapter. SCN, a monthly newspaper that completed its […]
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June’s “Where’s Waldo” Mystery Location
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month SCN photographer Rose Collison is providing a photo of 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 to be selected. June’s […]
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SHS women score game-winning double at HOF Diamond Classic
by Steve Doran. Photo credit: Photos by Steve Photography Mr. Hejnal’s squad traveled to Lansing to play in the HOF Diamond Classic. Things started off with a 6-1 lead with Emily Breslin dominating on the mound and hitting a solo home run. This came to an end when Breslin took a line drive off her […]
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Preparing our 2018 graduates for the future
by Cindy Lance Each year the Student Leadership team meets with the administrators and Board of Education to reflect on what is going well and to present ideas for improvement. This year, one topic of discussion was the need for teaching our students the basics of money management before they start the journey beyond high […]