Death Notice: Gina Van Riper
Gina I. Van Riper, age 58, of Gregory, Michigan, passed away on March 23, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 19, 1963 in Ann Arbor, MI. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Audra Salyer receives DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing
by Kayla Fletcher Stockbridge High School graduate and lifelong resident Audra (Cook) Salyer received The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses March 7, 2022. The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation was created in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes to say “thank you” to his nurses for the care and compassion they […]
Musical duet ‘Crandall & Kroes’ returns for Town Hall performance
Information from Stockbridge Area Arts Council Nick Kroes and David Crandall, of the greater Grand Rapids area, will once again grace the stage in Stockbridge Township Hall at the behest of the Stockbridge Area Arts Council. Their free concert is scheduled for Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 4 p.m. Last here in November 2018, they […]
Clyde’s Corner: The night the Detroit Tigers honored Grant W. Whitaker
by Clyde Whitaker As many know, our son Grant William Whitaker, an Ingham County deputy, was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 7, 2014. Grant was in a high-speed pursuit that night when equipment failure on the car rendered it undriveable and resulted in the car striking a tree and killing Grant instantly. […]
The life memories of Alice Marsh, retired Stockbridge teacher
As told to Beverly Glynn I grew up in the Leslie area. My dad was a farmer so, as I was the oldest of seven children, I learned at a young age what hard work was all about. I also learned to help and nurture my younger siblings. My mother was a teacher in the […]
Awana Clubs arrive for youth in Stockbridge
by Tina Cole-Mullins Highest Praise Worship Center (HPWC) now is the proud host of the Awana Clubs for kids. For years area kids have needed a place outside of school to gather and have fun. The addition of the new Stockbridge Teen Center is a welcome benefit to the community, and now weekly Awana sessions […]
Death Notice: Georgia Keith
Georgia Keith, age 83, formerly of Bunkerhill Twp., Michigan passed away on March 19, 2022 in Mason, Michigan. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge with Pastor Jeff Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Fitchburg Cemetery in Bunkerhill Twp. The family will receive friends […]
Retired teacher Elizabeth Cyr has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award
Retired teacher Elizabeth Cyr has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding journalism along with eleven other recipients across the United States. Congratulations, Elizabeth! We are so proud of your accomplishments. Picture provided by Facebook.
Amish barn raising brings business back from ashes
by Tina-Cole Mullins In the early morning hours of Feb. 2, a fire started in the attic area of the Schwartz Family Market on Williamston Road in Bunkerhill Township. The devastating blaze destroyed the store and a barn. But thanks to the Amish community, cleanup and rebuilding started the very next day. “We had just […]
Bridge to Wellness
In April, savor the moment while eating by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD You may hear a lot of advice to “be present,” but how often are you abiding by these well-intended words? Mindful eating (paying attention to our food, on purpose, moment by moment) is an approach that focuses on individuals’ awareness of the food and […]