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Waterloo Farm Museum celebrates Log Cabin Day
by Arlene Kaiser With all the rain, tornado warnings and hot weather, you would think it would have been a terrible idea to have an outdoor event. But like the pioneers that came before us, we never give up. The event called “Blacksmiths, Soldiers & Log Cabin Weekend” went on June 26 and June 27, […]
Taking a road trip? The library can help
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell All CADL branches have lifted COVID restrictions, and we are so excited to welcome you back inside the Stockbridge Branch! Browse the shelves, use a computer, make copies or use the Wi-Fi with your own device. Take time to check out the free puzzle and game exchange and the […]
Bridge to Wellness
August: Oh, the weather outside is frightful! by Gary Hicks I love hot weather—the hotter, the better. But when it’s rainy and the mosquitoes start swarming—that’s a different story. That’s the perfect time to exercise indoors. A lot can still be accomplished during those times when outside conditions are unfavorable. I understand that working out […]
Capital Area District Libraries now fine free
Information from Capital Area District Libraries Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) is part of a growing list of libraries across the state and country that have gone fine free, which means daily fines will no longer be charged on overdue items. All overdue fines were removed in June 2021. There are separate fines for lost […]
‘Handy’ tips to stay safe while working in the garden
by Caroline Wurtzel Gardening is a great outdoor activity that allows you to grow beautiful flowers or nutritious foods for your family to enjoy. All the digging, planting and weeding is good exercise, but it can also cause injury in your hands, wrists and arms if you’re not careful. Because gardening involves a lot of […]
Teachers Nikki Myers Eldridge and Carol Hatch embark on well-deserved retirements
compiled by Amy Haggerty For two teachers in the Stockbridge Community School District, the last day of the 2020-21 school year held special significance. Sixth-grade teacher Nikki Myers Eldridge and choir teacher Carol Hatch have both embarked on well-deserved retirements. Students and staff let both teachers know how much they will be missed.
Stockbridge police reserve officer retires
by Johnnie Torres Chief of police The Stockbridge Police Department lost one of its finest in June and the Village Council recognized him for his service recently at a regular meeting. Reserve Officer Ron Hodder served with the SPD for six years and is hanging up his duty belt for what he described as health […]
When minutes count, new machine can be a lifesaver
by Unadilla Twp. Fire Chief Wendy Hause The Unadilla Township Fire Department, with help from the Lucas for Lucas Foundation and donated funds, recently purchased and received a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) device known as a LUCAS Chest Compression System. When a patient suffers cardiac arrest and has no detectable heartbeat, effective CPR is the most […]
SUSPECTED MARIJUANA GROW OPERATION RAIDED IN THE VILLAGE
The Stockbridge Police Department and the Michigan State Police – Marijuana and Tobacco Investigation Unit (MTI) executed a search warrant at the ATA building located at 4983 Bird Dr. in the early morning hours of July 7th. The SPD had been investigating suspicious activity at the building for over 6 months before reaching out to […]
Trinity Health requires COVID-19 vaccination for all colleagues
Information from Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Mercy Health Trinity Health has announced the national health system will require all colleagues, clinical staff, contractors, and those conducting business in its health care facilities be vaccinated against COVID-19, effective immediately. The requirement applies to roughly 24,000 Trinity Health Michigan colleagues working across five Saint […]