New bridge to expand access to Blind Lake near Gregory
by Bruce Brown Thanks to Chuck Dennison, park manager for nearby Pinckney Recreation Area, boaters entering Blind Lake from Half Moon Lake will soon be traveling under a new bridge. Blind Lake is five miles southeast of Gregory. It is one of the many lakes near Stockbridge and is within the Stockbridge School District. Blind […]
From free Thanksgiving Day dinners to coaching several Stockbridge sports teams, Erin Smith prides herself on giving back
by Hope Salyer The free Thanksgiving Day dinner has been a staple in the Stockbridge Community for years, providing a free, hot meal to community members in need or who would otherwise spend the holiday alone. For the past five years, one woman has overseen the planning and execution of this important annual event. While […]
Death Notice for February
Margie Ellen Pollok, age 83, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on February 3, 2025. Patricia “Pat” Jean Williams, age 86, of Munith, MI, passed away on February 9, 2025. Charles A. Martin Sr., age 92, of Munith, MI, passed away on February 11, 2025. Sharon Marie Barber Ramseyer, age 80, passed away on February 12, […]
Women of Note: Bonnie Davidson ensures Stockbridge teens and tweens have a place to thrive
by Mary Jo David Ask someone if they know Bonnie Davidson, and the first thing you’ll hear back is likely something along the lines of “Oh, I know Bonnie; she’s so nice. And she does so much for the kids.” Nice is great, but it’s her work with the kids that makes Davidson such a […]
Women of Note: Betti Wetherell makes sure area seniors have a place to go for meals and camaraderie
by Terry Sommer Leaving their home in Trenton in 1997, Betti Wetherell along with her husband, Edward, and their children Terry, Ronnie, and Lisa, became Stockbridge Township residents. After the family settled into their new home, Betti and Ed became active in helping the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce by focusing on the Day in […]
Staff Spotlight
Parapro Amy Van Schoiack loves being part of a family of helpers by Mary Jo David Amy Van Schoiack is coming up on 15 years as a paraprofessional with Stockbridge schools. She began her career at Smith Elementary and is currently a longtime parapro at Heritage School. Parapros work alongside educators to help maintain a […]
Women of Note: Exercise and gardening keep Nancy Cooper grounded
by Judy Williams Nancy (Wise) Cooper, a resident of the Gregory area since 1968, is known by gardeners all over the state for her beautiful daylily garden, but she is much more. She is a kind and bighearted person who works as a volunteer and has touched the lives of many students. Growing up in […]
Bridge to Wellness: The alphabet soup of nutrition services
by Sarah Wilczynski Research shows that nutrition can greatly impact our physical and mental health, so it’s important to make healthy food choices. These include choices that provide us with energy and proper nutrients, choices that leave us feeling full and satisfied. This can be hard, and it’s easy to get lost in the alphabet […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘The Salt Path’: What it’s like to lose everything yet claw back your spirit by Mary Jo David It’s difficult enough reading what prompted the author, Raynor “Ray” Winn, and her husband, Moth, to embark on their 600-plus mile (1,000-plus kilometer) hike in England, but to follow along on their adventure is definitely not a […]
Outreach in Action
TEFAP vs. First-Friday CSFP (for seniors) food distributions explained by Michelle Lantz The February “Outreach in Action” column contained erroneous information with regard to the differences between TEFAP and the First-Friday CSFP food distribution for eligible senior citizens (at Stockbridge Community Outreach). Michelle Lantz, CEO of the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) has provided clarifying […]