Bridge to Wellness
Give Your Brain A Break: The Power of a Quick Meditation by Kathy Walz, LMSW, CPC Spring is here! The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and it seems like we have been waiting a long time for this. If you’ve taken a minute to notice the green surroundings or the music in the trees, […]
Carl Manoogian, area World War II veteran, dies at 96
by Tina Cole-Mullins Memorial Day will be a time of sadness and grieving in Stockbridge following the recent loss of another member of America’s Greatest Generation. Carl Manoogian, who had been one of the few remaining World War II veterans in the Stockbridge area, died Sunday, May 21, only eight days before Memorial Day. He […]
Obituary: Duane C. Kunzelman
Duane C. Kunzelman, age 75, of Gregory, MI, passed away on May 25, 2023 at his home in Unadilla Twp, MI. Duane was born on October 10, 1947 in Ann Arbor, MI to Phillip and Margaret (Bovee) Kunzelman. He had lived in the Gregory area all of his life. Duane loved to hunt and fish. […]
Free Sparrow medical-clinic-on-wheels at Outreach in June and September for drop-in visits
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall At last, summer is in the air. With it comes the welcome return of mobile health care to the Stockbridge area, offering no-charge services on a drop-in basis. Staffed by physicians and nurses and dedicated to providing care to those who lack access , the Sparrow Mobile Health Unit […]
Obituary: Henry “Kenneth” Horner, Jr.
Henry “Kenneth” Horner, Jr., age 71, of Leslie, MI, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his home in Rives Twp. Ken was born on December 6, 1951 in San Antonio, TX to Henry and Laura Marie (Kosticky) Horner, Sr. Ken worked as a millwright for DAVCO Industries in Saline. Had lived in Ypsilanti […]
Obituary: James “David” Tillery
James “David” Tillery, age 69, of Houston, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2023. He was born April 27, 1954 in Shreveport, LA to the late James Henry and Juanita Eidel Thomas Tillery. He moved from Shreveport, Louisiana when he was young and had lived in the Houston area most of his life. David was […]
Third year of Crucible Endurance Hike benefits Fisher House
by Clyde Whitaker The Crucible and its 20-plus miles of endurance hiking returned for a third consecutive year. This year’s hike, organized by Crucible creators Juston and Carrie Schotte, started and ended at the Portage Lake Campground. About 300 people signed up to support the cause this year and helped benefit the Fisher House Foundation. […]
Rural Perspectives
Eastern white trillium can be found in area woodlands by Diane Constable With its large white petals, the Eastern white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) is a favorite woodland wildflower in our area. Trilliums are members of the lily family. The plant grows from a type of underground stem covered with roots called a rhizome. It also […]