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StockBIZ: How will businesses work post-pandemic?
by Mary Jo David It’s so refreshing to see cars parked outside restaurants. And who ever thought we’d be glad to drive in traffic again on the highway? Both are signs of Michigan loosening its pandemic restrictions and ultimately lifting constraints on capacity, mask-wearing, and gathering sizes, effective June 22, 2021— nine days ahead of […]
Farmers State Bank announces merger
Info from Farmers State Bank The boards of directors of Farmers State Bank (FSB) and Fentura Financial, Inc. (Fentura), the holding company for Fenton-based The State Bank, have announced an agreement by which Fentura will acquire FSB for $15.5 million in cash consideration. Based on current shares outstanding, shareholders of FSB will receive $103.33 in […]
Paws and Claws: Fireworks can create stress in some pets
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic Break out your grills, lawn chairs and festive food, because it’s that time of year again — Independence Day is just around the corner! The Fourth of July always is a great day to celebrate our nation with friends, family and furry ones alike. While fireworks are a […]
Anne (Howlett) Potts treasures family memories, growing up in Gregory
Another in SCN’s “Tales from our 50-Year Residents” As told to Mary Jo David Visit with “hometown girl” Anne (Howlett) Potts, and you can’t help but yearn for the days when Gregory was a budding metropolis with three grocery stores and two soda fountains. And although it was a busy town, it was a place […]
The volunteers who illuminate a fireworks extravaganza
article and photos by Hope Salyer An explosion echoes through downtown Stockbridge, lighting up the sky. Children run around Veterans Memorial Park, laughing and screaming as their parents draw their eyes toward the glowing sky. Another annual fireworks show has begun. Drawn to the colorful display, residents from Stockbridge and the surrounding areas gather in […]
Rural Perpectives: Tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
by Diane Constable If you look around the fields on a warm sunny day or in your garden when the red, purple or orange flowers are in bloom, you are likely to see one of our largest butterflies — the beautiful tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). The females will lay their eggs on tree leaves, prefering […]
Faces of Mental Wellness Part 3: Those who inspire, with a smile
by Tina Cole-Mullins & James Clark-Swalla As we continue to explore the depths of mental health by highlighting “Faces of Mental Wellness” within our community, we had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer McClure and Jeff Boyer. Both are familiar faces to many in our area. Boyer said that it’s not always easy to detect […]
CADL Stockbridge Branch bustling with activity this summer
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell It’s good to see people in the Stockbridge Branch again after so many months. The Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing as well! We’re offering activities and prizes for all ages including Project Squirrel, a citizen science activity to gather information about the fluffy-tailed critters in your neighborhood. Drop […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: July 1921—Rowdies in the creek. Fly traps. Hometown boy killed in Battle of St. Mihiel.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from July 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. In general, these news excerpts are reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Remember this when you see Joslyn Lake, Joshlyn Lake, and Porto Rico! Don’t Play “Blind Man’s Buff” with Your Precious Dollars: “Blind Man’s Buff” […]
And they’re off! The 2021 5k in Stockbridge is underway.
by Mary Jo David Clouds didn’t put a damper on the enthusiasm of runners, walkers, and volunteers of the 2021 Positively Chiropractic Be Fit 5k Fun Run in Stockbridge on June 19. The principal organizer, Dr. Erin Clifton of Positively Chiropractic, rallied the runners to begin the race to the tune of Uptown Funk—because what’s […]