Murder Mysteries and Native American Culture Intertwine in these YA Debuts
Stockbridge Community News would like to extend a warm welcome to Shuyler Clark—the newest writer to join our team. Shuyler is an avid reader and loves to write, which makes her a perfect match for “Reading Between the Lines,” our new book review column. Welcome Shuyler—we’re glad you found us! by Shuyler Clark In an […]
Obituary: William (Bill) Esch
William (Bill) Esch, age 79, of Taylor, MI passed away on October 18, 2021. Husband of Marilyn Esch. Father of Christine (Jake) Biehn and Tom Esch. Step-father of Sara (James) Bruckner, Rachel (Dennis Pelkey) Emerson and Erik (April) Emerson. Grandfather of Emily (Zac) Reilly and Michael (Melanie) Biehn and great grandfather of Nora, Evie and […]
Bridge to Wellness
November: Strengthen and tighten those triceps muscles by Gary Hicks Last month, we addressed biceps strength in the monthly challenge. This month we take measures to tighten and strengthen another area of the arm—the triceps—to avoid those dreaded bat wings that hang low under the arms. While many get concerned about their triceps because they […]
Rural Perspectives: The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
by Diane Constable These large birds, up to 25 pounds with a 4-foot wingspan, are now a common sight in the township —but they weren’t always so visible. The wild turkey had disappeared from Michigan in the early 1900s because of habitat loss and overhunting. In the 1950s, the Department of Natural Resources acquired several […]
Death Notice: JoAnne Marie Conway
JoAnne Marie Conway, age 82, of Pleasant Lake, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born July 21, 1939 in Detroit, MI. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 12:00 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI. The family will receive friends one hour before the service from […]
Following my father’s lead on giving back to the community
by Gary Ludtke As a lifetime resident of Gregory and Stockbridge it is amazing to see how small-town America continues to change and evolve—sometimes for the good and, of course, some may say for the not so good. Oh how we yearn for the good ole days. When you get together with old friends who […]
Stockbridge fans turn out to honor state finalist 1970-71 basketball team
by Clyde Whitaker Families and fans filled Boyd Stadium beyond capacity Friday, Oct. 1, to recognize the Stockbridge High School Boys Basketball Team on the 50th anniversary year of its appearance in the State Finals. People not only filled the stadium seating area, but lined the fences, standing three to four deep for the halftime […]
Armstrong’s Pumpkin and Petting Farm grows into a family tradition
by Joan Tucker Dave and Shannon Armstrong began growing pumpkins in 2004 on their newly acquired farm at 19070 Williamsville Road in Gregory. They started by planting a quarter-acre of pumpkins. Initially, the pumpkin signs would go up and customers could drive down to the farm, pull in the drive, and pick pumpkins from the […]
Holiday planning under way at Stockbridge Community Outreach
by Gwen Reid Holiday planning at Outreach begins before Halloween, as we gear up for our busiest time of year. Because so many new families are in need of assistance during this pandemic crisis, 2021 promises to be busier than ever. Here are some dates and information for those who would like to apply for […]
Take steps to protect against COVID-19 and the flu
by Rhonda Todd, M.D. Internal Medicine Physician IHA Dexter Primary Care Fall is here and so is cold and flu season. Once again, we are facing the cold and flu season amid a pandemic. While we are in a much different situation this year with the availability of highly safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the […]