The Stockbridge Festival of Lights kept tradition alive in socially distanced and virtual ways
by Stephanie Dunn The disappointments that 2020 brought are too many to count, but one bright spot remained—the Festival of Lights sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC). This Festival was, literally, a bright, joyful, and glowing tradition that could safely be observed, either socially distanced or virtually, as a way to begin […]
Crazy Quilters: Many hands working together for the good of the community
by Mary Jo David If you believe the old saying that idle hands are the devil’s workshop, you won’t need to worry about the members of the Crazy Quilters. Since the group formed in 2004 with seven charter members at the local Stockbridge United Methodist Church, they have been busy measuring, cutting, ironing, piecing, sewing, […]
Stockbridge School District starts COVID Hotline. In-person classes set to begin Jan. 11
by Bruce Brown The Stockbridge Community School District is scheduled to reopen grades K-12 for in-person instruction on Jan. 11, 2021. We are continuously monitoring COVID-19 statistics in the four counties the school district overlays just in case, but we plan to open. While the district was in-person, we could quickly know of and manage […]
No Senior without Christmas
From Stockbridge Police Department, Michigan Facebook Page Citizens of Stockbridge, COVID-19 has taken much from us so far this year but don’t let it take your spirit of giving this holiday season. Remember those less fortunate than you and NEVER forget our elderly in our community who want and need our help and attention. Thanks […]
A New Year and New Fitness Goals—No Excuses!
Introducing: Bridge to Wellness Monthly Column by Gary Hicks Welcome to our new fitness column, sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition. It’s great to see so many people making fitness a priority in their lives. Each month, this column plans to focus on two things: 1) useful information on topics related to exercise and […]
Ask an Expert: Can a new car be considered a total loss?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Let’s take, for example, a brand-new 2020 Subaru Outback. Should it be totaled or repaired after an accident? Let’s take a look at an actual situation that I came across recently. Factors in the decision The 2020 Subaru Outback in question was involved in a head-on collision angled off of […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Winter is truly here, and it’s time to stay warm and cozy inside. CADL staff have created lots of programs you can enjoy from home during these cold winter months, even without a library card. You’ll find a film club, genealogy presentations, a writer’s group, Animal Crossing club, trivia nights […]
SAEF board welcomes new member, Hope Salyer
by Sally Meitz The board of the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation will soon welcome a new member. As of Jan. 1, 2021, Hope Salyer will be joining the 11-member board, replacing Chuck Wisman who recently stepped down after serving on the board for 12 years. Salyer, a 2014 graduate of Stockbridge High School, attended Eastern […]
Death Notice: Edwin Roy Haft
Edwin Roy Haft, age 80, of Pleasant Lake, MI, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, MI, on December 9, 2020. He was born on June 4, 1940, in Milan, MI. In accordance with his wishes, Edwin has been cremated, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no memorial service will be held at […]
Public Hearing Notice
Waterloo Township Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 at 7:00pm The Waterloo Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 7:00pm at the Waterloo Township Offices located at 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI 49259. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on a zoning change permit application for […]