Melvin Smith Obituary
Melvin Smith, age 85, of Stockbridge, MI died on June 28, 2019. He was born on July 11, 1933 the son of Ernest and Mabel (VanBonn) Smith in Salem Twp, MI. Melvin married Barbara J (Kitley) in 1951 and she preceded him in death in January of 1995. He married Karen Willer (wife) In June […]
Death Notices – Smith & Caudill
Melvin Smith, Stockbridge died June 28, 2019. Funeral service Wednesday July 3, 2019, 11:00 a.m. Casey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Craig Goodlock officiating. Visitation at 10 a.m. until service Visitation also Tuesday, July 2 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Justin Caudill, Jackson, died June 28, 2019. Services to take place Saturday July 6 […]
Can you identify July’s ‘Where’s Waldo” mystery location?
article and photos 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. July’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Prepaid Visa gift card. Thank […]
Death Notice – Katz
Dean Katz, Munith died June 27, 2019. Service Tuesday July 2, 2019 11:00 a.m. at Munith United Methodist Church. Visitation Monday July 1 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
Hannah Glair 4-H Service Award
The 4-H will be holding a spaghetti dinner and silent auction on Tuesday, July 16 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds from 5 to 8 p.m.. All profits will go toward establishing the Hannah Glair Service Award fund. Award will be awarded to youth members of Ingham County 4-H and exhibiting at the Ingham County […]
Prisoners and dogs. Who gains the most?
by Cathy Collins Behind prison walls, unknown to much of the public, dogs are being used as one of Michigan’s Department of Corrections most powerful rehabilitative tools. For several years MDOC has partnered with numerous non-profits, animal shelters and humane societies to develop programs enlisting the help of prisoners to train dogs, and […]
Gregory student to study conservation in Paraguay
by Alex Weddon June 19, 2019. Elizabeth Schultz, of Gregory, is a current master’s degree student in the Global Field Program from Miami University’s Project Dragonfly, and she will soon travel to Paraguay. There, Schultz will study and co-develop an eco-leadership program with the university’s partner, Para La Tierra. Schultz works as a community engagement coordinator at the Howell Nature Center. More information about her 2019 course may […]
Fond memories of summers past
by Tina Cole Mullins Summer in Michigan—what joy! This reporter’s childhood summers were made hotter working in one of the local muck fields with the sun beating down on the carpet of black dirt. But my family and I were often refreshed with a swim in one of the many local lakes or swimming holes. […]
Paul Crandall receives new Mike Jones award for contributions to local arts
by Diane Rockall During this year’s Art Show at A Day in the Village, the Stockbridge Area Arts Council announced a new award and Paul Crandall, the recently retired Stockbridge Head librarian, was the named its first recipient. The Mike Jones Award for Contributions to the Artswas created in memory of artist sculptor Michael Jones of […]