Stockbridge Teen Center receives $5,000 donation from Eaton Federal Savings
by Patrice Johnson The Stockbridge Teen Center hopes to open next month, and on Thursday, Aug. 8, Eaton Federal Savings Bank provided a shot in the arm with a $5,000 donation to the cause. On hand to receive the funds were Bonnie Davidson and daughter Samantha Young, student ministry directors of Stockbridge Crossroads Community Church. […]
Obituary: Donald James Johnston
Donald James Johnston, of Gregory, Michigan passed away at home at the age of 83 on Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born November 5, 1935 to Clarence and Carol Johnston in Garden City, MI. Don moved to Gregory as a child. On May 9, 1959, he married Sandra (Gregory) Johnston, and she survives. He […]
Two seniors teeter on brink of abyss. One falls in; Stockbridge woman survives.
by Patrice Johnson “An 80-year-old Detroit woman lived in filth. Nobody knew until she was found dead, eaten by her dog.” –“Unfathomable” by Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, Sunday edition, Aug. 4, 2019, p. A001. (See link below.) This grisly scene was on the verge of replaying in the Stockbridge-Gregory area. But residents recognized […]
Death Notices – Johnston and Hyden
Donald James Johnston, Gregory died August 2, 2019. Visitation August 7, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Caskey Mitchell Funeral Home. Funeral August 8, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial Plainfield Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stockbridge Lions Club. Mary (Maggie) Hyden, died July 26, 2019 in Huntsville Alabama. Visitation took place August […]
Can you identify August’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location?
article and photo by Rose Collison Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the area. The names of all readers who correctly identify the mystery location above will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. August’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Prepaid Visa gift card. Thank […]
Death Notice – Stacy
Joseph L. Stacy, 39, Jackson, died July 24, 2019. Family in Munith, 1998 graduate Stockbridge High School. Arrangements being made by Caskey-Mitchell.
Mike Levine Lakeland Trails paved in Stockbridge
Now, more than a mile of smooth asphalt surfaces are available to local hikers through the village of Stockbridge. Whether pushing a baby stroller or wheelchair, all who require paved, handicap accessible trails may now enjoy local nature walks from South Clinton past Oaklawn Cemetery to M-106.
Michigan Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial dedicated
On the hot, picture perfect day of Saturday, July 27, the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial was dedicated in the shadow of the Capitol building in downtown Lansing. The Officers’ Memorial honors 588 fallen officers from across the state of Michigan, and two Ingham County officers are listed among the names engraved in stone. Paul Cole […]
Family Medicine of Stockbridge to close this fall. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea president and CEO answers community’s leading questions
by Hope Salyer Pull open the heavy door, step into the building and the all too familiar scent of antiseptic and hand sanitizer wafts through your nose. The sound of the “Today Show” anchors can be heard over laughter and talking behind the office window. Step up to the registration area, and all of the […]