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Fire Overnight at Schwartz Family Market
by Mary Jo David As if the weather isn’t enough to contend with, the owners of the Schwartz Family Market are faced with a more difficult situation. Last night, their store and barn at 4200 S. Williamston Rd. caught fire. Initial, unofficial reports mention that no one was hurt. Their house and their horses are […]
Stockbridge Community Schools announces addition of school nurse and social worker
Information from Stockbridge Community Schools The Stockbridge Community School’s children, youth, teachers and staff received a big boost when the Ingham County Board of Commissioners fully supported and funded a proposal to add a school nurse and a school social worker to Stockbridge for two years, The nurse and social worker will help to mitigate […]
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
Trinity Health Michigan Statement about FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine Following the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on August 23, Trinity Health Michigan released the following statement recognizing the FDA’s approval of the vaccine (sent to news organizations on August 23). “Trinity Health Michigan hopes more people will immediately seek the […]
Fatal crash reported in Stockbridge
Information from Stockbridge Police Chief Johnnie Torres, The Stockbridge Police Dept. was called on July 28 at approximately 1:20 pm in reference to a motorcyclist being found in a wooded area just south of the corner of Morton Rd. and M-52. The caller advised dispatch that the individual was deceased as a result of injuries […]
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22
Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22 More than nine million vaccines administered as new COVID cases fall to one-year low. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet following increased vaccinations. Beginning June 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings will increase to 100% and the state will no longer require residents to wear a face mask. “Today is a day that we have all been […]
Fire Department razes vacant home as part of training exercise
Photo and information by Mary Jo David Sunday, April 8, Harold Henry’s vacant home in Gregory went up in flames. The Unadilla Fire Department was in the midst of a scheduled training exercise on Dexter Trail between Van Syckle and Dutton roads. The home was burned to the ground as part of the exercise. […]
Winds fuel field fire on Tophith Road
Area firefighters from six departments battled a large field fire Saturday, March 13, along Tophith Road, between Parks and Leeke roads, south of Stockbridge. The blaze destroyed more than 30 acres, according to Stockbridge Fire Chief Russ Stowe. No buildings were damaged and no one was injured. Firefighters from Stockbridge, Henrietta Township, Leslie, Chelsea and […]
Expecting a stimulus check? Don’t toss it out with your junk mail.
by Patrice Johnson If you are awaiting a COVID-19 stimulus check, do not chuck what may look like a promotional plastic card in the wastebasket: It may be your prepaid Economic Impact Payment (EIP) card. “I got my stimulus payment in the form of a Visa debit card,” local resident Suzi Greenway said […]
Send us your info to be featured in our Valentine’s Day couples spread!
Married 50 years or more? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and SCN’s February edition will feature, on a complimentary basis, local couples’ photos and stories. If you or a loved one has been married half a century or more, send your sweetheart photos and background info to: stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail mail SCN, P.O. […]