Announcement
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A fond farewell to retiring Stockbridge Schools staff
by Mary Jo David This time of year brings much joy as we congratulate high school seniors and all those in the grades below who are advancing on to their next-grade adventures. But with the joy comes a touch of sadness as we also bid farewell to Stockbridge Schools staff who are retiring as of […]
Jeffrey Trapp named superintendent of Stockbridge Community Schools effective July 1
by Mary Jo David On June 2, the Stockbridge Community Schools Board of Education named Jeffrey Trapp the new superintendent of Stockbridge Schools, effective July 1. Trapp, principal of the Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School since 2017, was one of 22 candidates who submitted resumes for the superintendent position earlier in the spring. Five of the […]
Enjoy fresh air with free yoga
Information provided by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Looking for an excuse to get outside this summer? Join 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and our partners for some free yoga sessions! FREE outdoor yoga takes place on Saturdays now through August in Dexter, Chelsea, Grass Lake and Stockbridge at the times listed below. Dexter Wellness Center hosts […]
Community suffers loss of 2 churches and a combined 240 years of memories
by Judy Williams Despite a long history in the community, two churches in our rural area will be closing their doors this month. Plainfield Methodist Church At one time, the unincorporated village of Plainfield was the location of two churches. History indicates a group of settlers formed the Presbyterian Society on June 1, 1838, and […]
Chelsea Soccer Club builds confidence, character, and skills
PAID CONTENT Come out for the free Team Placement Day on June 13. Chelsea Soccer Club invites players and families from Stockbridge and the surrounding areas to join our growing soccer community. Located just down the road, Chelsea Soccer Club has been serving local players since 1994, providing a structured and positive environment focused on […]
Celebrate 10 years of the ‘Be Fit 5K’ on June 20
by Dr. Erin Clifton, Positively Chiropractic A whole decade. That’s right—this June 20th marks our tenth annual Positively Chiropractic Be Fit 5K, and we’re pretty proud of that. When we first started, it was simple. A few practice members, a starting line, and a goal: get our community moving in a fun way. No pressure, […]