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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea earns award for outstanding quality and safety
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient quality and safety, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, a joint venture hospital between Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and University of Michigan Health, was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced Dec. 7, 2021, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award […]
5 Healthy Towns opens wellness centers to local school district teachers, staff
Information from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation To show its gratitude to local schools, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced recently that all school district staff members will receive five free visits to any of its wellness centers to be used between Dec. 20, 2021, and Jan. 31, 2022. Staff members only need to present their […]
Staff Spotlight: A Stockbridge classic, Elizabeth Cyr is retiring
by Amy Haggerty News of Elizabeth Cyr’s impending retirement in January 2022 has been met with conflicting emotions—great sadness by many in the district but also considerable happiness for Cyr. After 23 years teaching in the Stockbridge Community School District, Cyr’s much recognized hard work has resulted in many great achievements—on her part as well […]
Craig Goodlock Retires from Farmers State Bank
Looks back on one interview that led to 40+ year career Article and photos by Judy Williams Friends, family, customers, and bank staff—some retired and others still working—gathered on December 9 at Hankerd Hills Golf Course to wish Craig Goodlock a wonderful retirement. After 42 years of service, this chairman and chief executive officer of […]
Ernie Rivers comes ‘home’ to serve as new SCS athletic director, community education director
by Judy Brune During his first few days as athletic director and community education director for Stockbridge schools, you may have seen Ernie Rivers as he met with coaches, checked equipment inventory at Heritage or organized his office at the Jr/Sr High School. With the basketball, wrestling and competitive cheerleading seasons underway and community education […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes November 23, 2021
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Morency, Walz, McAlister, Kitley, and 7 residents. Also attending: Our Jackson County Sheriff Deputy Jim Moore. Public Comment: Bill Richardson spoke of the re-districting maps and decisions being worked on. He will send the criteria for the proposed changes that may take place. He encourages everyone […]
100 Women Who Care-Chelsea Area gives fourth Impact Award
Information from 100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area 100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area (100 WWC – Chelsea Area) has given its fourth Impact Award of $9,633 to House N2 Home. Robin Tackett, a member of 100 WWC – Chelsea Area, nominated House N2 Home for consideration, and Ruth Ann Logue, president of […]
Ask an Expert: Should I always go to the nearest auto body shop?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Unfortunately, accidents can happen during the most unexpected circumstances, even when you’re always a careful driver. For urgent vehicle repairs, you’ll need a local auto body shop. But should you always go to the nearest auto body shop in your city? Here’s everything you need to know about local auto […]
You’re in store for convenience and a smile at Mike and Tina’s
by Mary Jo David Mike and Christina (aka: Tina) DePugh were searching for the perfect party store to purchase. In a conversation with a store owner who was selling, the seller mentioned it was a great time to get into the convenience store business because the competition would be thinning—“Columbo’s is closing.” That piqued the […]