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Outreach in Action
Outreach and Chelsea Hospital heading off changes to federal assistance projected for 2027 by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Against a profoundly uncertain backdrop of deep cuts to the federal social safety net, agencies committed to serving the most vulnerable are looking for partnerships to help them accomplish their missions. Stockbridge Community Outreach maintains several […]
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 […]
Bob Richards and Jessica Lane named Employees of the Year by SAEF for 2025-2026
by Mary Jo David The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation is an important community partner throughout the year, offering scholarships and other investments in education within the community. One of SAEF’s most notable contributions is featured as school staff kicks off a new year. That’s when members of the school board, the school superintendent, and all […]
Reading Between the Lines
In ‘The Glassmaker,’ Chevalier masterfully weaves a story through time while ensuring minimal breakage by Don Porter “The Glassmaker,” by well-known author Tracy Chevalier, is a work of historical fiction. It features the city of Venice and, as importantly, the island of Murano, which is across the lagoon from the main island. The story begins […]
Bridge to Wellness: 2026 5HF Farm to Table event features ‘Picnic at the Lake’
by Matt Pegouskie There’s no better way to celebrate the bounty of our communities than by gathering around a table filled with fresh, locally grown food. We invite you to join us for the 11th annual Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, themed “Picnic at the Lake,” on Sept. 13 at Grass Lake County Park. This […]
Dear Gabbie:
SCN’s “Dear Gabbie” column is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: Is it my imagination, or are people just ruder nowadays? I watched a customer throw a burger at an employee this week. Even if there was a problem with the burger, what was throwing it at someone going […]
Bridge to Wellness: Internships provide a win-win for 5HF and the interns
by Matt Pegouskie Every year, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) hires an intern to help us meet our mission, while providing the intern with a learning experience about what it’s like to work in a nonprofit environment focused on small, close-knit communities. Last year, Stockbridge-area residents and community leaders met with Michigan State University graduate […]
Active Aging
Create a memorable event: Rent the Stockbridge Area Senior Center for your next gathering Looking for an affordable, welcoming venue for your next gathering? The Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC) is more than a place for senior programs, it is a vibrant community gem available for rent by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. SASC rental […]
‘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 […]