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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea President to retire in March 2022
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea After a decade of transformational leadership that has reshaped St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the community, hospital President Nancy Graebner-Sundling announced on Sept. 17, 2021, that she plans to retire in March of next year, capping a 48-year career in health care. A succession planning process has been initiated […]
Dedicated employees at Smith Elementary arrive early to prepare for students
by Judy Brune Hours before students get to school, many Stockbridge Community Schools staff members are working hard getting ready for their arrival. Food is prepared, buildings are cleaned, and transportation is being coordinated. Here, the Stockbridge Community News captured a few of the “early morning,” dedicated employees in action at Smith Elementary. (Photos by […]
Farm and school museums seek volunteers as they enter 60th year of living history lessons
by Agnes Geiger Back in 1962, a small group of people gathered with the idea of saving the historical Realy family farmhouse that had longtime connections to the area. “(They) weren’t sure what they were going to do with the place,” said Arlene Kaiser, museum director, in a YouTube piece posted on the museum’s website. […]
Staff Spotlight: Shawn Bliss combines dream jobs to keep third-grade students interested.
by Amy Haggerty Shawn Bliss is a third-grade teacher at Heritage school in Stockbridge who readily admits that the best part of her job is interacting with the kids every single day. “If you want to put a smile on your face for the day, have a conversation with an eight year old. These kids […]
Capital Area District Libraries Announces New Hours
Lansing, MI – September 6, 2021 – When residents return to work and school on September 7, new hours will be in place at the Aurelius, Downtown Lansing, Foster, Haslett, Holt-Delhi, Mason, Okemos, South Lansing, Stockbridge, and Williamston branches of Capital Area District Libraries. New hours for Dansville, Leslie, and Webberville went into effect previously. “We’re […]
UTPD Activity from Sunday August 1, 2021-Tuesday August 31, 2021
Sunday 8/1 Assist EMS-Williamsville Rd./Holmes Rd. Assist EMS-Townview Ln./Stonehouse Rd. Citizen Assist-Webb St./Church St. Tuesday 8/3 Assault-Location Undisclosed Wednesday 8/4 Animal Complaint-Williamsville Rd./Orlando Dr. Animal Complaint-W. Trebesh Dr./Winifred Ct. Traffic Complaint-Dexter Trl./Dutton Rd. Assist EMS-Webb St./Church St. Property Damage Accident-M. 36/Gregory Rd. Thursday 8/5 Assist EMS-Holmes Rd./Doyle Rd. Property Damage Accident-M-36/Spears Rd. Friday 8/6 Hazard […]
Emergency public health orders issued for Ingham County schools
by Judy Brune In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail has issued two public health orders that will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Mask and quarantine guidelines: The emergency orders require the use of masks and specify quarantine and isolation procedures for schools […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Start the school year with habits for success If ever there was a year for a new beginning, this is it. As we begin the new school year, we need to take a look at how we spend your time. If returning to school has been a challenge and you find yourself struggling to get […]
SHS Class of 1981 gathers for 40-year reunion
by Tina Cole-Mullins “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Some 40 years ago, members of the Stockbridge High School Class of 1981 walked across the stage and received their diplomas. The graduates then left their familiar high school and friends behind to begin a new journey and make their way […]