Founder and long-time board member Patrice Johnson resigns from Stockbridge Community News
by Judy Brune Long-time president and editor-in-chief of Stockbridge Community News (SCN), Patrice Johnson, announced her resignation from the organization’s board of directors, effective April 25, 2021. Johnson, who is looking forward to “pursuing other interests,” shared with board members her firm belief that the organization is well positioned for continued success. “SCN is on […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives straight A’s in patient safety report card
Adapted from St Joseph Mercy Health System news release Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns A, B, C, D, and F letter grades to hospitals nationally for patient safety, has announced its spring 2021 scorecard. For the 19th consecutive time, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea was awarded an “A” for achieving the highest national standards in […]
Nearby hospitals named to 100 Top Hospitals list
Adapted from St. Joseph Mercy Health System news release St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospitals have been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. St. Joe’s Chelsea has been named #20 in the Top Small Community Hospital category in the U.S. St. Joe’s Ann Arbor has […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Minutes April 27, 2021
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Kitley, Walz, Morency, McAlister, 5 Residents and 2 Stockbridge visitors. Public Comment: None. Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from Walz to accept the consent agenda as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Motion carried. Kitley motioned with support from McAlister to pay the bills as listed on […]
Death Notice: Dudley H. Howard
Dudley H. Howard, 56, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at his home on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was born February 26, 1965 in Jackson, MI. A memorial service is planned for Monday, May 3, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at the Highest Praise Worship Center, Stockbridge, MI, with a burial to follow at Oaklawn […]
Death Notice: Joseph Daniel Brown
Joseph Daniel Brown, Sr., age 51, of Pleasant Lake, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born September 18, 1969 in Jackson, MI. A Graveside Service will be held at Munith Cemetery on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Josh Swieringa officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the […]
Obituary: Ashley Ann Colestock
Ashley Ann Colestock of Pleasant Lake, passed away April 29, 2021 age 37 years. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Cory; two sons, Logan (Ilydia and their daughter Irene) Colestock, and Mason Colestock; her parents Keith and Terrie Broesamle of Munith; one brother Braxton (Ellen) Broesamle; two brothers-in-law, Kennin (Jessica) Colestock and […]
Stockbridge Area Art Council announces Beverly Glynn as featured artist at annual art show
The Stockbridge Area Art Council announced it will feature local artist Beverly Glynn as its featured artist at the annual Stockbridge Area Art Council Art Show. Glynn’s work will be on display during the A Day in the Village festivities held on Friday June 18 and Saturday June 19.
Update with new entries: Best lessons learned from Mom, in honor of Mother’s Day. These contributors get an A+ for effort!
compiled by Mary Jo David To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Stockbridge Community News reached out to area residents to ask about the important lessons they’ve learned from their moms over the years. Following are their contributions. “The most important thing my mother has taught me is how to be humble and kind. Not just to […]
Student of the Month: Junior Olivia Fletcher staying optimistic
by Cindy Lance High school junior Olivia Fletcher, daughter of Andrew and Courtney and older sister to freshman Lucas, has attended Stockbridge Community Schools her entire academic career. She is a member of National Honor Society (NHS) and participates in band; recently as part of a class to learn the bass guitar. “Olivia is always […]