Outreach in Action
Outreach and Chelsea Hospital heading off changes to federal assistance projected for 2027 by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Against a profoundly uncertain backdrop of deep cuts to the federal social safety net, agencies committed to serving the most vulnerable are looking for partnerships to help them accomplish their missions. Stockbridge Community Outreach maintains several […]
3 district athletes win silver in Special Olympics state softball tourney
by Naomi Carson Three athletes from Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School and their Mason Comets team joined competitors from across the state at the Special Olympics Michigan State Softball Tournament on Aug. 21 in Canton. After a great day of softball, teamwork, sportsmanship, and celebration, the Comets returned home triumphant after winning the silver medal. The […]
North Lake United Methodist Church in Chelsea celebrates 190 years
Information provided by North Lake Church North Lake United Methodist Church is celebrating the past and building for the future. The church is recognizing a remarkable milestone this year: 190 years of ministry, faith, and service in the community. Since its founding in 1836, North Lake UMC has been woven into the story of the […]
Team 190: Stockbridge educators, staff and community are all in this together
by Mary Jo David At the 2026 Staff Welcome Back breakfast, Jeff Trapp unveiled the theme for the 2026-2027 school year: We are all in this together! The new superintendent emphasized that everyone in the school district needs to believe in each other, encourage each other, play nice together, and work as one team. Although […]
Bob Richards and Jessica Lane named Employees of the Year by SAEF for 2025-2026
by Mary Jo David The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation is an important community partner throughout the year, offering scholarships and other investments in education within the community. One of SAEF’s most notable contributions is featured as school staff kicks off a new year. That’s when members of the school board, the school superintendent, and all […]
Reading Between the Lines
In ‘The Glassmaker,’ Chevalier masterfully weaves a story through time while ensuring minimal breakage by Don Porter “The Glassmaker,” by well-known author Tracy Chevalier, is a work of historical fiction. It features the city of Venice and, as importantly, the island of Murano, which is across the lagoon from the main island. The story begins […]
Bridge to Wellness: 2026 5HF Farm to Table event features ‘Picnic at the Lake’
by Matt Pegouskie There’s no better way to celebrate the bounty of our communities than by gathering around a table filled with fresh, locally grown food. We invite you to join us for the 11th annual Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, themed “Picnic at the Lake,” on Sept. 13 at Grass Lake County Park. This […]
Dear Gabbie:
SCN’s “Dear Gabbie” column is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: Is it my imagination, or are people just ruder nowadays? I watched a customer throw a burger at an employee this week. Even if there was a problem with the burger, what was throwing it at someone going […]
Bridge to Wellness: Internships provide a win-win for 5HF and the interns
by Matt Pegouskie Every year, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) hires an intern to help us meet our mission, while providing the intern with a learning experience about what it’s like to work in a nonprofit environment focused on small, close-knit communities. Last year, Stockbridge-area residents and community leaders met with Michigan State University graduate […]
Active Aging
Create a memorable event: Rent the Stockbridge Area Senior Center for your next gathering Looking for an affordable, welcoming venue for your next gathering? The Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC) is more than a place for senior programs, it is a vibrant community gem available for rent by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. SASC rental […]