FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell I’m ready to plan my garden when March arrives. I’ve ordered and organized my seeds to fit as much as possible into my little garden. My young apple trees and raspberry row overlook my bed of delicious strawberries and vegetables. Edible landscaping is one of my hobbies, and I look […]
PRESS RELEASE – ANNUAL GERANIUM SALE
Spring is coming!! The Mason Sycamore Creek Garden Club is having their annual Geranium Sale now through Saturday, April 3rd. The Club offers 11″ Hanging Baskets, 3 gallon Bush Pots and 4-1/2″ Seed Geraniums for purchase. Also available are 12″ Herb Bowls and 10″ Succulent Planters. To place an order, any garden club member can […]
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY ADDITION
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News second try at compiling descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail mail […]
To SAESA’s firefighters, it’s all about helping community (SAESA, Part 1)
by Patrice Johnson We all have paused at times to listen to the wail of a fire siren. We’ve seen the footage of New York firefighters rushing up a Twin Tower stairwell against the downward crush of humanity. Ask a firefighter why he or she charges into crisis situations and answers will vary, but two […]
Stockbridge Township Board follows the beat of their hearts, literally
by Terry Sommer and Patrice Johnson Selfless acts come in many flavors, but it’s fair to say they seldom involve automatic external defibrillators. In February, the Stockbridge Township Board purchased two new AEDs at a cost of $2,800 for the benefit of the local community. On Feb. 2, township officials and employees gathered with volunteer fire and […]
Eaton Community Banks notifies customers to be on guard for phishing scam
by Patrice Johnson On Feb. 12, the security team of Eaton Community Bank sent out a notice to its customers that they had received “a small number of calls from customers regarding a phishing scam and want you to know that Eaton Community Bank WILL NEVER initiate a phone call to you asking for sensitive […]
Reminder: Today is Day 1. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to virtually host free 16-week National Diabetes Prevention Program
CHELSEA, Mich. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Beginning February 15, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will virtually host a free 16-week National Diabetes Prevention Program, scheduled each Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. The diabetes education offered is intended for people at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn to: Become more active Take back negative thoughts […]
Scott and Darlene Karns donate $4,000 to SAEF
by Jennifer Hammerberg SAEF president Scott and Darlene Karns, owners of the McDonald’s in Stockbridge, recently presented the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation with a $4,000 donation for the Jim and Pat Karns College Scholarship. Unfortunately because of the pandemic, the Karnses were unable to award the scholarship last year. In 2020, the pandemic also forced […]