Ask an Expert: Can leaves damage your car?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Autumn leaves are a beautiful sight to see, but they can wreak havoc on your car in all sorts of ways. Fallen leaves can be as slippery as ice, leading to more accidents. Leaves also can damage a car’s finish, clog air intakes or drain holes, scratch the vehicle and […]
Gregory-area student Brianna Polenz wins prestigious scholarship
by Shuyler Clark Seventeen-year-old Brianna Polenz has long aspired to pursue a higher education regardless of financial obstacles. As one of 105 recipients of the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, she now feels confident in her ability to afford university. Initially the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. awarded its scholarships annually to high school […]
Death Notice: Rosetta Mullins
Rosetta Mullins, age 95, of Gregory, MI, passed away on October 28, 2022.
Outreach in Action
In the spirit of giving, help us help the community with Secret Santa and holiday food collections by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The change of season is everywhere upon us, which means “Secret Santa” time at Stockbridge Community Outreach will soon be here. Every family who signed up for assistance through the program over […]
New Lansing electric battery plant back on track
A new Ultium Cells battery plant near Lansing will be moving forward after receiving approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Announced in January, the $2.6 billion plant in Delta Township is a joint venture between the General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. The factory will produce battery cells for GM electric […]
Clyde’s Corner: Celebrating 100 years with Stockbridge’s Mary ‘Dorene’ White
by Clyde Whitaker What a great honor and privilege it was for me to sit down with Mary “Dorene” White at her home in Stockbridge to discuss her upcoming 100th birthday celebration on Nov. 11, 2022. On Oct. 7, when I arrived, I found Dorene watching a replay of the Michigan State versus Ohio State […]
A snarky assassin engages in court politics in this YA fantasy
by Shuyler Clark Ezra Toth has a lot on his hands; not only is he a renowned assassin with a penchant for sass, he also has many relationships to uphold and cats to feed between hits. When the crown prince, Christophe, sends knights to Ezra’s doorstep with a request to serve as Christophe’s bodyguard, Ezra […]
Local Students Launch High Altitude Balloon Carrying a Small Satellite
by Kira Puckett, Savanna Bennett and Eliana Johnson At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Stockbridge Special Projects Lab (formerly the Stockbridge InvenTeam) did the unthinkable. The team of 16 Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School students, ranging from eighth grade to twelfth grade launched a High-Altitude Balloon (HAB) equipped with their miniature cube satellite, the […]
House OKs expansion of Solid Start for veterans
On Sept. 29, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Solid Start Act of 2022, which permanently expands support for veterans during their first year of separation from the military. “I know how tough the transition out of the military can be, and thanks to this bill, the VA will now proactively reach out to service […]
From CADL Stockbridge
November packed with activities at Stockbridge Library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell You may still be eating leftover Halloween candy, but our thoughts are now turning toward snow, pumpkin pie, wreaths, and trees decorated with twinkling lights. As we enter that season of warm family gatherings and earlier sunsets, the Stockbridge Branch is offering several […]