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Outreach in Action
Got Milk? Clients of Stockbridge Community Outreach do! by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Thanks to funding from Ingham County, clients who shop the Stockbridge Community Outreach food pantry also get “milk bucks” coupons—each good for a gallon of milk. The coupons are redeemable at three area Mugg & Bopps stores and at Plane Food […]
Rural Perspectives: Canada Geese are the largest goose species in the world
by Diane Constable By the 1940s, the Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) was thought to be extinct due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss. In the early 1960s, a small flock was found in Minnesota, and with careful management, this goose species was brought back from the edge. It’s a sign of spring when we hear […]
Chelsea Hospital appoints new Chief Medical Officer Fazleomar Mahmood
Information provided by Trinity Health Michigan Following an extensive search and review of candidates, Chelsea Hospital has named Fazleomar Mahmood, MD, FACP, FACR, as the hospital’s new chief medical officer (CMO). Since December 2022, Dr. Mahmood has served as the hospital’s interim CMO, where he has continued to advance patient safety and high-quality care. “Dr. Mahmood […]
Clyde’s Corner
When basketball was king by Clyde Whitaker March Madness is upon us; is there any better time to be sharing memories from the glory days of basketball at Stockbridge in the 70s. I think it’s safe to say, all of us who played for our beloved Stockbridge Panthers cherish those times. How many remember the […]
CADL Stockbridge: Gardening novices and enthusiasts should check out the library this spring
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Spring is just around the corner, and with it are some great opportunities offered by CADL Stockbridge! For gardening enthusiasts, the Seed Library is returning. Starting in April, and running through May, CADL Stockbridge and nine other branches will be offering free seeds so people can start their own gardens. […]
Staff Spotlight: 4th-grade teacher Kevin Macomber believes education is a team effort
by Amy Haggerty The best place to become a teacher is in your own hometown. And fourth-grade teacher Kevin Macomber did exactly that, beginning in 2012. He followed in his mother Nancy’s footsteps; she worked as a substitute teacher in the district for 20 years. At a young age, Macomber he knew he wanted to […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
A Chelsea Hospital physician answers common questions Information provided by Chelsea Hospital In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Calista Harbaugh, MD, recently answered questions to help bring attention to the disease and to discuss the medical services and support she provides patients as a colorectal surgeon at Chelsea Hospital. Q: As a […]
Active Aging
A Sense of Awe and Belonging by Mark Taylor Months ago, I was invited to visit the new Senior Center and make any recommendations I had for the layout and handicapped access to the building and its surroundings. At the time, I was introduced to a few of the committed members of the Senior Center […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Who had a hit with ‘Purple Haze’ by Jimi Hendrix? by John Robinson Q: Didn’t someone else have a hit with Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” or am I having a ’60s flashback? A: Flashback or not, you’re right. Dion released it as his 1969 follow-up single to “Abraham, Martin and John.” It actually charted higher […]
UTPD Activity from Wednesday, February 1st-Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Thursday 2/2 Road Hazard-M-36/Van Syckle Rd. Assist EMS-Doyle Rd./Doyle Ct. Assist Other Agency-Bradley Rd./Iosco Rd. Friday 2/3 Assist UTFD-M-106/Dutton Rd. Saturday 2/4 Assist UTFD-Williamsville Rd./San Luray Dr. Sunday 2/5 Parking/Traffic Complaint-McGaugh Ct./Orlando Dr. Tree Hazard-Barton Rd./Spears Rd. Civil Complaint-Pleasant Dr./Woodside Dr. Monday 2/6 Road Hazard-Barton Rd./Spears Rd. Assist EMS-Stockbridge St./Cass St. Thursday 2/9 Assist EMS-Holmes […]