Business
Update: STATUS OF LOCAL BUSINESSES DURING MICHIGAN STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
If you’d like to be included in this list of businesses, or if you need to correct information in the list, please send the pertinent information to stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com. Business Location Phone Open During Stay-at-Home Order? Details Hours During Stay-at-Home Order Ace Hardware Stockbridge 517-851-4404 Yes Shop in-person 10a-5p daily The Auto Shop at Lantis Plaza […]
StockBIZ: During the COVID pandemic, small markets have a big presence in the area
by Mary Jo David Now, more than ever, it’s easy to see how Stockbridge area markets are considered “essential businesses.” With no grocery store in the immediate area, residents of Stockbridge and the surrounding communities are relying on the smaller markets during this COVID-19 pandemic to provide them with much-needed supplies. Since March 23, when […]
Michigan’s New Auto Insurance Law – The Good and the Bad
By Jon Fillmore In 2019, the Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer put a new law on the books changing Michigan auto insurance significantly. It is the most significant auto law change since 1973, at which time all Michigan auto insurance policies had to begin providing unlimited Personal Injury Protection benefits (PIP). PIP includes financial protection […]
UPDATE: Governor Whitmer announces sweeping mandatory closings throughout Michigan Monday due to coronavirus
by Hope Salyer Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued executive order No. 2020-9 that will temporarily shut down places of public accommodation to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The closures must take effect no later than 3 p.m. Monday, March 16 to curb the spread of COVID-19. The businesses affected include: Restaurants, food […]
Breaking News: Stockbridge Shell gas station incident update
by: Hope Salyer A post on the private Facebook group, Stockbridge Mi area news and info, caused an uproar on the social networking site this morning with claims a man walked into the store with a gun and threatened to shoot. Stockbridge Community News reached out to Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. about the alleged incident. […]
Stockbridge restaurant and cross-state bike event share debut in tandem
article and photos by Patrice Johnson More than 50 bicyclists cruised into the area for the inaugural Great Lake-to-Lake Bike Ride, Monday, Sept. 16, and as they pedaled, they whispered hot news into their headsets: “Don’t miss the new pit stop in Stockbridge.” Trail ride participants veered off the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail […]
Family Medicine of Stockbridge to close this fall. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea president and CEO answers community’s leading questions
by Hope Salyer Pull open the heavy door, step into the building and the all too familiar scent of antiseptic and hand sanitizer wafts through your nose. The sound of the “Today Show” anchors can be heard over laughter and talking behind the office window. Step up to the registration area, and all of the […]
Ask the Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Question from J. Smith, Webberville: “I’ve heard of people installing fake air bags, is there such a thing?” Answer: Yes! Unfortunately, there are some repairers/rebuilders/con men who have installed fake or “rebuilt” airbags that deploy with devastating results, or fail to deploy at all. Here’s a recent example: BREAKING NEWS […]
Ask an Expert: What a difference a part makes
by John and Theresa Kightlinger of My Body Shop This month we touch on the difference in parts used to repair a vehicle. Many consumers may be aware of the existence of tried and trusted non-OEM (non-Original Equipment Manufacturer) mechanical parts sold at traditional and highly advertised auto parts stores. Sears Die Hard batteries, NAPA, […]
Flag-raising and donations highlight Stockbridge McDonald’s grand reopening
by Amy Haggerty As our nation remembered the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, our local community celebrated the grand reopening of the Stockbridge McDonald’s restaurant with the recognition of one of our fallen, Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant Whitaker. The event began with parents Clyde and Mary Whitaker raising the […]