Death Notices for August
Joan L. Thomas, age 91, of Gregory, Michigan, passed away on August 5, 2026. Robert James “Bob” Chrisman Sr., age 87, of Munith, MI, passed away on August 18, 2026. Andrew L. Nichol, age 63, of Waterloo Twp., MI, passed away.
Four Trinity Health Michigan Hospitals Named Best in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report
LIVONIA, Mich. (Aug. 5, 2025) – Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Trinity Health Muskegon and Trinity Health Oakland have been named among the 2026-2027 Best Regional Hospitals in Michigan by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, Chelsea Hospital was named a Top 50 hospital in the country for rehabilitation, and Trinity Health Livingston and Trinity Health Livonia were deemed as […]
Death Notices for July 2026
Don E. Tippin, age 87, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2026. Cheryl D. (Coffman) Walls, age 79, of Gregory, MI passed away on July 4, 2026. Jane W. Marz, age 90, of Jackson, formerly of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 6, 2026. Ryan E. Green, age 32, of Gregory, Michigan, passed […]
‘Boy Scouts’ is now ‘Scouting America’ and includes a Family Scouting concept
by Judy Williams Big changes have come to boy scouting. One of the biggest changes is in the name: “Boy Scouts of America” is now “Scouting America.” This change reflects scouting being more inclusive and geared to the entire family. The local Cub Scout Pack 768 will now be known as a Family Pack 768 […]
Clyde’s Corner
‘I miss you, Phil’: A tribute to an old friend by Clyde Whitaker All of us at one time or another have had people in our lives whom we admired—people who inspired us. I have been blessed to have many people around me to help me navigate this journey we call life. Phil Gladstone is […]
Stockbridge Students Earn Outstanding AP Exam Results in 2026
STOCKBRIDGE, Mich. — Stockbridge Community Schools is celebrating the outstanding achievement of its Advanced Placement (AP) students following the release of 2026 AP Exam scores. A total of 29 students completed 49 AP exams across six subject areas, demonstrating exceptional academic commitment and perseverance. Overall, 90% of exams earned a passing score of 3 or higher, […]
Around the Open Air Market
Time flies! The 2026 market season has reached its midpoint. by Kristen Stromski How is it already August? My, how time flies when you’re having fun! August officially marks the halfway point of the market season, which runs from May to October. Important Note: Due to road construction, for the rest of this season, the […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Purple State’ is a campaign for unity by Jessica Martell In 2007, Dana Perino made history when she became the first Republican woman to serve as the White House press secretary. Since then, she has worked as a political commentator and written several nonfiction bestsellers. This year, Perino made her fiction debut with “Purple State,” […]
Obituary: Margaret Ann Morrison
Margaret Ann Morrison, a lifelong resident of White Oak Township, died peacefully on July 25, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born at Rowe Memorial Hospital in Stockbridge, MI, the daughter of Elmer and Marie (Guinan) Phelps and grew up with her siblings on the family dairy farm. She married Richard L. Morrison […]