It’s Official—Farmers State Bank Merges with The State Bank
On December 1, 2021, Farmers State Bank merged with The State Bank of Fenton. The two banks became one, culminating with the final data processing conversion on the weekend of March 5 and 6, 2022. Banking service will remain the same and more information will be communicated to customers as things move forward. Craig Goodlock, […]
Christmas on the Farm holds a successful silent auction
by Joan Tucker Christmas on the Farm continues to be a local holiday event that attracts new visitors as well as the devoted winter crowd enjoying the Christmas spirit. One of the major attractions is the silent auction. Holiday baskets, a boy’s bike, a photo shoot and airplane ride gift certificate were part of this […]
Obituary: Kimberly Ann Marie Higgins
On December 18, 2021, Kimberly Ann Marie Higgins died unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident. Kim is survived by her fiancé, Toby French, her mother, Jackie (Jen) Armbruster (nee Bowers), her father, David (Alexandria) Higgins, her surrogate parents, Jill & Stewart Ogden, and her sisters and brothers, Tyler Higgins, Steven/Max Youngheim, Ryder Armbruster, […]
St. Joe’s Chelsea to Offer Christmas Meals to Families in Need
St. Joe’s Chelsea will be providing free Christmas meals to families in need this upcoming holiday. Members of our community who are unable to afford a Christmas meal are invited for a free meal provided by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Due to the pandemic, we are unable to gather this year, but meals will be […]
Obituary: Elizabeth Gerber
Elizabeth Gerber, age 73, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on December 5, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 12, 1948 in Salyersville, KY the daughter of Edwin and Earnestine (Salyer) Minix. She had lived in the Stockbridge area since 1953, moving from Salyersville. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for Western Southern […]
Obituary: Kathryn L. Humrich
Kathryn L. Humrich, age 102, of Gregory, MI, passed away on December 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Kathryn had a life well-lived for 102 years and brought joy to everyone who was lucky enough to meet her. Her family called her the “miracle of 1919.” She was born at 1 lb and […]
Stockbridge Community Schools announces addition of school nurse and social worker
Information from Stockbridge Community Schools The Stockbridge Community School’s children, youth, teachers and staff received a big boost when the Ingham County Board of Commissioners fully supported and funded a proposal to add a school nurse and a school social worker to Stockbridge for two years, The nurse and social worker will help to mitigate […]
Obituary: James C. Diefenthaler
James C. Diefenthaler, age 87, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 13, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Carlton and Kathryn (Holtcamp) Diefenthaler. On August 8, 1953 he married Alice J. (Gahler) in Toledo, Ohio. They moved to Michigan in 1953, and […]
Mother Nature Creates Winter Wonderland for Tenth Annual Festival of Lights Parade
Article and photos by Hope Salyer Falling snowflakes glisten in the wind as emcee Gordie Kunzelman announces the start of the tenth annual Festival of Lights parade. Area residents lined Main Street in downtown Stockbridge to watch the light snow and kick off the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 27. With Santa stopping by the […]
Small Business Saturday Underway in Downtown Stockbridge
Small Business Saturday kicked off the Festival of Lights celebration on November 27 in downtown Stockbridge. The One Stop Holiday Shop, located at the Jr/Sr High School, will be open until 4 p.m. today. Local businesses around downtown Stockbridge are open today, and many are participating in the Elf Stops from 3-6 p.m. today, followed […]