Outreach in Action
Inter-agency efforts assist seniors in and around Stockbridge by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall “It takes a village to raise a child,” goes the adage, but folks with many more years under their belts also profoundly benefit from coordinated, community-based efforts on their behalf. Stockbridge Community Outreach works locally in inter-agency collaboration to help seniors […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Celebrate National Reading Month in March by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The month of March brings to mind many images — lions and lambs, kites, mud, and daffodils. Here at the library, we think of Dr. Seuss. March 2 is his birthday, and his real name was Theodor Geisel. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday […]
Slow-burn romances abound in these queer space operas
by Shuyler Clark All too often, stories with promising premises can be bogged down by underwhelming or undeveloped romance. These two science fiction novels strike a balance between plot and relationships with minimal sacrifice. The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer With Earth succumbing to climate change, the planet is quickly becoming uninhabitable. A spacefarer […]
Women of Note: Strong faith guides Jennifer Grumelot through life
by Judy Williams When you ask Jennifer Grumelot about her goal in life, the answer is simple. “I want to do acts of kindness,” she said. “I feel these acts will make a positive difference. It is my way to give back to the community.” While attending Eastern Michigan University, Jennifer met her soulmate, Edward […]
Obituary: Robert L. Reynolds
Robert L. Reynolds, age 82, passed away on February 16, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Munith, Michigan. Robert was born on March 27, 1939 in Stockbridge, Michigan to Donald and Bessie (Cosgray) Reynolds. Robert had lived in the Stockbridge area his entire life. He served in the United States Navy after the Korean War. […]
Bridge to Wellness
March (National Nutrition Month): A festival for the soul by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD National Nutrition Month was initiated in 1973 and became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to the growing interest in nutrition. This month embraces global cultures, cuisines, and inclusion — an opportunity to give every culture a place at the […]
Clyde’s Corner — This and That. Lone tree still stands, years after tragedy
by Clyde Whitaker A solitary tree stands on the south side of M-106, just past the curve leaving town. Drivers who travel on this road toward Munith may not even give the familiar tree a second glance. But once, that tree was the site of a tragedy, and it happened so long ago that many […]
Death Notice: Margaret Novak
Margaret Novak, age 64, passed away on February 14, 2022 at her home in Munith, MI. Margaret was born on August 22, 1957 in Detroit, MI. A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 , from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
St. Joe’s launches new Urgent Care center inside hospital
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced the launch of a new Urgent Care, conveniently located inside the hospital’s Emergency Department. Upon arrival at the Emergency Department and Urgent Care entrance, patients will be evaluated by St. Joe Chelsea medical personnel to determine whether they require an emergency room or an […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes December 22, 2021
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Morency, McAlister, Kitley, and 7 residents. Absent: Walz. Public Comment: None Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from McAlister to accept the consent agenda as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Absent: Walz. Motion carried. There was a police report for November read by Lance. Deputies assigned to Waterloo […]