Sowing seeds of cheer and neighborliness during high-stress times
by Patrice Johnson The month was July, the year 2018. SCN writer Bob Castle wrote a terrific story about Mark “Baler Man” Smith retiring at the young age of 89. I offered to snap a photo to accompany the story so stopped by the Smiths’ home. Afterwards, I complimented wife Arloa on her lovely display […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea adjusts COVID-19 testing hours to better serve the community
CHELSEA, Mich., (July 24, 2020) – Beginning Saturday, July 25, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will follow a new schedule for its COVID-19 testing site, located at 1515 Commerce Park Drive in Chelsea. The testing site, which moved to the Commerce Park location earlier this month, is able to test community members exhibiting at least one symptom of COVID-19. […]
Stockbridge Dollar General: Remodeled and open for business
by Mary Jo David The Dollar General store located at 4593 S. M52, in Stockbridge, Mich., was closed during the week of July 19, 2020, to accommodate the store’s remodeling. It reopened on Thursday, July 23. The store renovations have doubled the cooler space and enabled the store to expand its offerings, including a selection […]
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 […]