Staff Spotlight: Second-grade teacher, Nichole Whitt, is influential in early learning.
by Amy Haggerty Math, reading, and writing are some of the most essential skills learned in elementary school. Nichole Whitt, a second-grade teacher at Smith Elementary, loves her job and shows every day that she is up to the challenge of imparting these skills to her students. “I have the honor of interacting with amazing […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
My first week as Interim Superintendent was unique, and not just because of Covid 19. Returning after seven years was reassuring because I found the district to be in good shape. It was also nice because of the people who work in the district. They make my work easier because they are so good at […]
Reign of the Munith Lions Club depends on community involvement
by Tina Cole-Mullins The end of the year could represent the end of an era. After 67 good years, the Munith Lions Club, which was chartered on December 12, 1953, will be disbanding due to a lack of new members. “As they say, all good things must come to an end, and no statement could […]
Free Thanksgiving Meal from St. Joe’s
As in years past, members of our community who are unable to afford a Thanksgiving meal are invited for a free meal provided by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is unable to organize a gathering this year, but meals will be available for curbside pickup at the Chelsea Senior […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea cancer program celebrates 10 years of caring for the community
CHELSEA, Mich. (Nov. 6, 2020) – The cancer program at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recently celebrated ten years since it began offering care to Chelsea and surrounding rural communities. The hospital formally launched its cancer care program in October 2010 with medical oncology and infusion services before opening a more comprehensive Cancer Center in 2015. Since […]
Obituary: Roger Barnett
Roger Barnett, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Salyersville, KY on February 4, 1945, the son of Clyde and Ethel (Watkins) Barnett. He married Wanda Davis on June 24, 1965, and she preceded him in death on May 4, 2020. Roger had a […]
Death Notice: Paula Sawyer
Paula Sawyer of Stockbridge, MI passed away on October 31, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 2, 1966 in Cincinnati, OH. Funeral Services are on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with Larrel Whitaker officiating. Following the funeral, burial will take place at North Waterloo Cemetery. […]
Stockbridge Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Canceled
Dear Community Members: I was informed last week that we are unable to have the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner this year. It is very unfortunate that we are unable to have it, but due to the many risk factors, that was our only option. We have decided to donate $500 to Stockbridge Community Outreach to help […]
SAGHS Update from President Laura Walsh
Members and friends of Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society, I hope you are all doing well! It has been quite a while since you have heard from the Society and I wanted to give a brief update on things. Due to Covid we have put our monthly board meetings on hold; the annual cemetery tour (usually […]
Death Notice: Roger Barnett
Roger Barnett, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Salyersville, KY on February 4, 1945. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with Pastor Jeff Howard officiating. Funeral Directors are following current Michigan Department […]