Retired teacher receives a gift of historical significance
Dennis Petsch, a retired middle school social studies teacher and counselor for Stockbridge Community Schools, received a very special gift from fellow SCS teacher Cheryl Walsh. Walsh gifted Petsch with a replica of a quilt similar to those used by runaway slaves seeking freedom in the 1800s by traveling the Underground Railroad. This particular quilt […]
Faces of Mental Wellness Conclusion: Mental health, magic tricks
by Tina Cole-Mullins and James Clark-Swalla In our series exploring mental health and wellness, we have been able to meet everyday people within our community who struggle with and/or manage mental health in one way or another. We spoke of our personal journeys and experience, spoke with a mother and daughter and last month we […]
Death Notice: Mary Ann Lape
MaryAnn Lape, age 79, of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Munith, passed away peacefully at Chelsea Retirement Community on October 22, 2020. She was born in Lansing on November 13, 1940. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Munith United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Weinberger officiating. […]
StockBIZ: Business news in and around Stockbridge
Market retail analysis points to promising retail potential by Mary Jo David Early this year, the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority (SDDA) commissioned with The Gibbs Planning Group for a retail market analysis. The study involved reviewing existing retail businesses and space in and around the village of Stockbridge to assess the potential for attracting new […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: August 1921—Overcrowded livestock. Stitching a beating heart. Girl hero resents publicity.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from August 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. In general, these news excerpts are reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. State Fair Like Great University: Few universities are enabled to disseminate as much knowledge along the lines of all of life’s activities as does […]
Rural Perspectives: Eastern gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor)
by Diane Constable You never know where you might find the adorable eastern gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor). I found this guy taking a nap in one of my day lily flowers. I also have found them on windows and screens looking for insects that are attracted to the outside lights, and I even had […]
Don’t call it a comeback, for Panther Cubs PTO never left
by Jill Marie Ogden It was March 2020 and the Panther Cubs PTO was cruising along at full tilt. The organization had built up a lot of momentum over the past few years. The group was wrapping up Kids Night Out, an event in partnership with the Athletic Boosters, and was gearing up for a […]
Obituary: Robert Lee Sooy
Robert Lee Sooy, of Westland, MI, formerly of Ypsilanti, age 73, passed away on July 10, 2021 at the Cherry Hill Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Westland. He was born in Stockbridge, MI on April 24, 1948, the son of Sherman and Viola (Risner) Sooy. Rob served in the US Air Force from 1973 […]
Paws and Claws: Microchips help bring lost pets back home
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic Warm summer greetings! Did you know that Aug. 15 is National Check the Chip Day? What does that mean for us as pet owners? Many of us have gone the extra step in order to keep our precious pets safe by having them micro-chipped and registered in the […]