Graebner-Sundling recognized for contributions to health care
Information from Trinity Health Michigan Nancy Graebner-Sundling, who recently retired as president of Chelsea Hospital, was one of three winners of a Special Recognition Award given by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) for extensive contributions to health care. The awards were presented June 30 at the MHA’s annual membership meeting. Graebner-Sundling served for […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Where did Lynyrd Skynyrd, Village People get their names? by John Robinson Q: Who was the real guy that Lynyrd Skynyrd named themselves after? A: Lynyrd Skynyrd originally used the band name “The Noble Five” and “One Percent” before naming themselves after Leonard Skinner, a gym coach at Robert E. Lee High in Jacksonville, Florida. […]
Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild’s quilt show in Stockbridge October 8th and 9th 2022
The Jackson area Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild is hosting their bi-annual Quilt Show event on October 8th and 9th at Heritage Elementary (Stockbridge). This year, the theme of the event is “Quilters are Artists Too”. In addition to traditional quilts attendees can expect to peruse an array of contemporary works including Landscapes, Innovative Collages […]
Obituary: Kristin Lee “Kris” Scheppe
Kristin Lee “Kris” Scheppe, age 51, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on June 22, 1971 in Livonia, MI to Warren and Anita (Bailey) Scheppe. Kris enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and especially her grandkids. She loved shopping, as […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library millage on Aug. 2 ballot in Ingham County by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Capital Area District Libraries’ millage is up for restoration and renewal on the Aug. 2 ballot for those who own homes in Ingham County. The millage provides 90% of CADL’s operating budget. If the millage does not pass, many library services […]
Camping in the Mitten State: The future looks bright but the memories are golden
by Mary Jo David At the height of summer, campers and trailers abound on Michigan highways and byways, not to mention vehicles with tents packed away in trunks and car-top carriers. Some assume the rising popularity of camping can be attributed directly to the COVID pandemic. It’s true, the pandemic resulted in more people pursuing […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2022
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on July 18, 2022, at 7:30pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer James Wireman, Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None Pledge […]
UTPD Activity From Wednesday, June 1st-Thursday, June 30th
Wednesday 6/1 Suspicious Vehicle-Dutton Rd./M-36 Thursday 6/2 Intimidation/Threats/Harassment-Livermore Rd./W. Trebesh Cir. Hit and Run Accident-M-36/Bullis Rd. Assist Other Agency-S. Gregory Rd./Roberts Rd. Friday 6/3 Animal Complaint-Berkshire Dr./Gregory Rd. Saturday 6/4 Suspicious Situation-San Marino Ave./San Juan Ct. Property Damage Accident-W. M-36/Arnold Rd. Monday 6/6 Citizen Assist-Webb St./Church St. Tuesday 6/7 Prisoner Transport-Webb St./Church St. Wednesday 6/8 […]
Superintendent Friddle is celebrated after first year with Stockbridge Schools
by Jennifer Hammerberg A celebratory lunch was recently sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation to mark the one-year anniversary of Brian Friddle as Superintendent of Stockbridge Community School district. Lunch was planned in advance to accommodate central office staff. Early summer is a very busy time in central office, wrapping up the former school […]
Death Notice: John Peters
John Peters, age 77, of Munith, MI passed away on August 1, 2022.