Two lucky scavenger hunt winners ride away on new bicycles
by Mary Jo David Area children participated in a nature scavenger hunt at the Lakelands Trail in Gregory, Mich., on Saturday, June 18, and the lucky winners rode away on brand new bicycles. The event was sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce. Unadilla Fire and police first responders were on hand, along with […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz, Morency. Public Comment: Peggy Beals stated that the Jake Brake signs were working. A lot less noise. Nate Glen asked the Board to reconsider their ordinance prohibiting the commercial growth of marihuana. He said he would be able to provide up to 30 jobs […]
Plane Food Market in Stockbridge is now open for business.
by Mary Jo David Plane Food Market in downtown Stockbridge is open for business. The market offers shoppers a selection of locally sourced fresh produce, dairy products, meat, honey, syrup, baked goods, candles, soaps, dog treats, jams, and more—oh and don’t forget the smoothie bar! Even with some shelves yet to be filled, there are […]
Obituary: Ellen (Ellie) LeVasseur
Ellen (Ellie) LeVasseur passed away on July 2, 2020 at the age of 82. Ellen spent many years in the Stockbridge area and moved to Brighton several years ago. She had a great sense of humor, was fiercely independent and strong & taught her children those values. She loved people, social gatherings, her family, her […]
Social and Emotional Learning at Stockbridge Schools
by Cassie Watson Stockbridge, MI – The staff and administrators at Stockbridge Community Schools are working hard at continuing to improve the educational environment for all students. In recent years, this focus on improvement has shifted toward social and emotional learning, that is, a focus on maintaining positive relationships, managing emotions, and ensuring student needs […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea sets August 3 relaunch date for free WAVE transportation service in Stockbridge and Manchester
CHELSEA, Mich., (July 15, 2020) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is re-introducing a free public transportation initiative in Stockbridge and Manchester through the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) service. The bus service, which will now launch on August 3, was originally set to begin in April but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the agreement […]
Wearing masks now mandatory in Michigan to reduce spread of Covid-19
by Joan Tucker Governor Whitmer is now mandating that all Michigan residents wear a mask when going to indoor public spaces – particularly grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, hair salons, restaurants, and medical appointments. If social distancing is not possible when outdoors, wearing a mask is also mandatory. Not wearing a mask will put you […]
Death Notice: Norman E. Thompson
Norman E. Thompson, of Stockbridge, MI, age 94, passed away at his home on July 16, 2020. He was born June 6, 1926 in Pickford, MI. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge with Pastor Josh Sweiringa officiating. Funeral Directors are following current CDC recommendations during […]