Celebrate Veterans Day: Become part of America’s largest veterans’ service organization—The American Legion
by Mary Jo David In 2019 the LEGION Act was signed into law. The passage of this new Act simplifies American Legion eligibility and opens it up to any veteran with an honorable discharge anytime since the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, Dec. 7, 1941. This has extended membership opportunities to six million veterans who […]
Mercy Health, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System recognize employee dedication with improved benefits Includes minimum wage increase to $15 an hour
CANTON and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 19, 2020) – Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, which together comprise the Michigan region of Trinity Health, will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour effective immediately. This increase will benefit more than 2,100 full and part-time employees across Trinity Health Michigan hospitals and its medical groups including IHA, […]
Death Notice: Richard E. Deanhofer
Richard E. Deanhofer, age 75, of Munith, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Per his wishes he has been cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
Death Notice: John Conway
John Conway, age 97, of Pleasant Lake, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born April 6, 1923 in Croom, Ireland. Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home at a later date. For their outstanding compassionate care at the end […]
Domestic violence scars families, but there is hope
by Tina Cole-Mullins Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series on domestic violence in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Each minute, an average of 20 people are abused by their partner. Each day, 20,000 calls are made to domestic violence hotlines, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic […]
Heidrich says goodbye to Stockbridge Community Schools
by Amy Haggerty Stockbridge Community Schools Superintendent Karl Heidrich has resigned from his post, effective Oct. 23. Heidrich has accepted a new position as interim superintendent of the Brandon School District in Ortonville, Mich., northeast of Brighton. He will begin his duties there Oct. 26. In the meantime, the Board of Education will consider hiring […]
For the love of bread: A tribute to John Savanna, owner and founder of Mill Pond Bakery (Part 2)
by Laura Tucker Honig and Joan Tucker Memories of Mill Pond’s John Savanna continue from last month, this time with a focus on what it was like to have the opportunity to work with John. For those of us who had the privilege to work with John Savanna at his Mill Pond bakeries, we were […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Links for digital version: Third Thursday Book Group Event Listing; Dungeons and Dragons The Stockbridge Branch of CADL added some technology services in October. Our public computers are available for 45-minute sessions. We are making appointments for one person at a time, and a mask is required to enter the […]
Steve Allison: Stockbridge High School alum making a difference as teacher and coach
by Amy Haggerty Steve Allison has been teaching for Stockbridge Community Schools for 18 years, and we can’t thank him enough for his years of service to the district. Allison knows his subject area well and has taught many kids throughout the years. Thanks to his patience and his reputation for going the extra mile, […]
