STOCKBRIDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEMPORARY DONATION POLICY 9/23/20
A lot of people are wondering if we are accepting donations of used clothing and household goods yet. While we had hoped to open up donations to the public earlier, the response to the Lakewood fire was so great that we are still processing it, with a minimal volunteer staff. Monday, October 5th, we […]
Girl Scout initiative culminates with crosswalk renovations at Clinton and Elizabeth streets
by Patrice Johnson Pass by the school crosswalk at Elizabeth and S. Clinton streets, and no doubt you will notice quality new renovations. But do you know the story behind how these improvements came about? The backstory is as impressive as the renovations themselves. Last June, Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. was approached by […]
Stockbridge boys and girls cross country teams finish second at Lakewood GLAC Jamboree
The Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed well at the 1st GLAC Jamboree in Lakewood. Both teams finished in 2nd place. Rylee Tolson was the overall winner for the girls race. Brandon Howlett and Julianna Debozy each ran personal best times.
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell A reoccurring theme in current events is diversity and inclusion. Among library staff that includes authors and book topics. To encourage community conversations in areas like poverty, social justice and Hispanic American voices, CADL is sponsoring the Read Woke Challenge now through October 31! Read books from three of the […]
Stockbridge trails don’t groom themselves
by Mary Jo David If the activity and vehicles at the trailheads are any indication, trails around Stockbridge have become quite popular, and people are getting out and enjoying nature a lot more. But trails don’t groom themselves. Thankfully, three local residents of Stockbridge—Clair and Linda Risner and David Mancini—share a strong appreciation for nature […]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Area family’s 1977 tragedy changed laws on domestic violence
by Tina Cole-Mullins First of two parts On March 9, 1977, I heard a knock on our door and voices. My childlike curiosity led me to leave the warm security of my bed. Walking quietly down the hallway to the living room, my sleep-filled eyes struggled to focus and I saw it was the teenage […]
UTPD Activity from Saturday, Aug 1 – Monday, Aug 31, 2020
Saturday 8/1 Assist EMS – Barton Rd Follow up – Spears Rd Sunday 8/2 Assist Fire Department – Spears Rd Monday 8/3 Electrical Hazzard – Dexter Trail Domestic – Kathryn Ct Assist EMS – Doyle Rd Suspicious Situation – Main St Assist Fire Department – Unadilla Rd/Doyle Rd Tuesday 8/4 Animal Complaint – San Souci […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience
CHELSEA, Mich. (Sept. 14, 2020) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea (SJMC) has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey for the sixth year in a row. The hospital has been recognized for achieving the 95th percentile or above in the area of Patient Experience in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health. According to SJMC President and CEO […]
2020 Youth Hunt
by Stephen Vliet Timothy and Elizabeth are Stockbridge High School students that had a little sibling rivalry going into the youth hunt. Elizabeth got her first deer Saturday evening and was really excited! But then her older brother Timothy had to go out Sunday morning and bag a bigger buck! Fun times around the house. […]
Death Notice: Verlin Ray Thomas
Verlin Ray Thomas, age 72, of Munith, MI, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, MI on Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was born April 23, 1949 in Stockbridge, MI. Cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Service will be private. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Verlin’s memory may do […]