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Clyde’s Corner: Meet Chris St. Charles, a man of many talents
by Clyde Whitaker Like many of you, I generally start my day with coffee. Around 8 a.m. I like to drive up to McDonald’s or the Plane Food Market uptown to get a second cup of joe, after the one I have when I get up in the morning. It was at the Plane Food […]
Participate in the Parks & Rec Plan Survey
Our Parks and Recreation Plan is used as a guide to the development and operation of the Village’s parks and other recreational facilities. Integrating input from you is critical. It helps us to prudently allocate our resources.
Outreach in Action
Can you spot the spring taking shape? by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Finally! It is gardening time and Outreach is preparing to receive over one thousand starter plants from the Greater Lansing Food Bank later this month. These will be given away to our clients and local “grow a row” gardeners. Based on what […]
Staff Spotlight: From ‘Jeopardy!’ answers to life lessons, English teacher Rita Stricklin leaves lasting impressions with her students
by Mary Jo David When 10th- and 12th-grade English teacher Rita Stricklin starts telling you about her own high school years, her love for all things “English” comes up immediately. But give it a minute, and you learn she loved everything gym-related as well … and history, did I mention she loved history? Oh, and […]
Letter to the Editor: Stockbridge must choose the right superintendent—Our schools depend on it
The decision to hire a superintendent is not routine—it is one of the most important choices a school district will make. This person will shape the culture of our schools, influence teacher retention, and ultimately impact student success for years to come. Based on my experience as a former teacher at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School, […]
Reading Between the Lines
And the stalker makes three: Moriarty delivers a love story with a twist by Jessica Martell It’s a stretch to call Liane Moriarty’s work literary fiction, but “The Hypnotist’s Love Story”is a step above the kind of cozy mysteries and beach reads I’m usually drawn to. Moriarty creates interesting characters, subjects them to clever plots, […]
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas of Michigan as well as other states. Insurance coverage in Michigan is part of daily life, and it can sometimes be overwhelming or confusing to research and understand all the options available. Your needs might be personal insurance such as […]
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]
Obituary: Thomas Carl Diefenthaler
Thomas Carl Diefenthaler, born November 19, 1959 in Jackson, Michigan was called home to heaven on May 2, 2026 where he was finally reunited with his beloved daughter, Lauren Diefenthaler. Thomas passed away surrounded by family, in Stockbridge, Michigan where he attended High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Tom had a passion […]