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 […]
Valid Write-In Candidates for 2020 Election
Below is a list is of write-in candidates for the following counties: Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, and Washtenaw Cindy Lance, Stockbridge Community Schools Board Member Gerhardt Helfmann, Fowlerville Community School Board Member John Teague, Webberville Village President Ernest Oesterie, Webberville Village Trustee (4 year term) Samuel Schulte, Webberville Village Trustee (2 year term) Jane Fitzgerald, […]
From the CDC: 8 Things to Know about Vaccine Planning
From the CDC: In the United States, there is currently no authorized or approved vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Operation Warp Speedexternal icon has been working since the pandemic started to make a COVID-19 vaccine(s) available as soon as possible. CDC is focused on vaccine planning, working closely with health departments and partners to get […]
Election dates and answers to frequently asked questions
by Patrice Johnson “Can I change my vote?” –Internet searches are spiking for this question, and in Michigan, the answer is yes, you can change your vote as late as 2:00 p.m., Oct. 31. “When I vote early, is my vote counted right then?” –No. Votes will be tabulated on Election Day, Nov. […]
Obituary: David Alan Knauf
David Alan Knauf, age 35, of Jackson, MI, passed away on October 24, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on May 4, 1985. David attended the Lyle Torrant Center in Jackson until the age of 26. He loved music, rattles, blankets, and movies. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Karen Knauf; […]
Death Notice: MaryAnn 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, the daughter of Royal Miller and Mary E. (Goff) Miller-Ellwood. In accordance with MaryAnn’s wishes, she has been cremated. A Memorial Service will take place […]
Heartwarming journey for baby Dean David is supported by We Ride For Dean David fundraiser
by Tina Cole-Mullins Earlier this year, as thoughts turned to hearts and valentines, little Dean David Zehr Bair was born with Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS). As a result, the right side of his heart did not develop, leaving him with only one ventricle and multiple other heart issues. Parents Crystal Zehr and Norman Bair […]
From the CDC: Evidence for Effectiveness of Masks
Masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice. This is called source control. This recommendation is based on what we know about the role respiratory droplets play in the […]
Community donations boost ‘Stockbridge Fire Victims Fund’ to nearly $30K
by Tina Cole-Mullins In the weeks following a large fire Aug. 11 at Lakewood Apartments in downtown Stockbridge, the generous community rallied to support the 15 families who lost their homes in the blaze. Rob Beam, owner of Rob’s Pizza, a community asset close to 40 years, took to social media to kick off a […]