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Big John Howard fights the Big C
by Tina Cole-Mullins “After 24 years of working at Ford Motor Company, John Howard was told he would never work again or return to his job. The battle had begun, not only a physical battle but of mind and spirit, and a mounting financial one with no end in sight. “While the news was devastating, […]
The Communities of our Forefathers
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser Pioneer Day at the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum is soon to arrive, so now is a good time to take a moment to remember the people who settled in Stockbridge, Gregory, Plainfield and Waterloo and myriad other small communities in this area. These communities are rich in history, […]
Staff Spotlight: Kim Killinger and Tammy Salyer, a library force
by Amy Haggerty The terrific team of Kim Killinger and Tammy Salyer keep the Jr/Sr High School library running smoothly. The duo work opposite schedules to ensure the library is always staffed. Both women, extremely well liked by building staff and students, are constantly busy answering questions or monitoring the flow of incoming or outgoing […]
Emotional support, therapy, and service dogs. What are the Differences?
by Cathy Collins Service. Emotional support. Therapy. Companion dogs—These terms get tossed around loosely and misconceptions abound as to where each type of dog is publicly permitted. Companion dogs are family pets. They are welcomed on sidewalks and in pet stores and dog parks. Companions are growing more welcomed in hotels and non-food retail stores. […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea opens new operating room, performs first robotic surgery on patient
CHELSEA, Mich. (Sept. 4, 2019) – Earlier today physicians at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea completed the hospital’s first robotic surgery. The procedure was performed inside a newly constructed operating room, the seventh for the hospital as it continues to grow and expand its surgical offerings for residents of Chelsea and surrounding communities. An eighth operating […]
ASK AN EXPERT
by John and Theresa Kightlinger As a new school year approaches and teenage drivers cruise the roads, Cindy C. of Munith asked a perfect question for this edition: What is the number one cause of teen deaths? Experts on the subject are divided. Some say speeding; others say distracted driving. Either way, avoiding these risky […]
Employees of Farmers State Bank donate $2,100 to Dora’s Cupboard
Employees of Farmers State Bank donated $2,100.00 to Dora’s Cupboard through their Casual Because We Care program. Employees pay a small fee to wear jeans on Fridays and annually donate the funds raised to local charitable organizations. Dora’s Cupboard is located on The Good Shepherd Mission campus at 5050 M-36, Stockbridge. Special shout out to […]
Movie night on the Stockbridge Township Square: A great success
by Mary Wilson Stockbridge Township movie night was a great success on Aug. 16. The movie Dumbo was shown on the Stockbridge Township Square and was seen by more than 100 people. Free popcorn was offered to the public to enjoy during the movie. The next movie will be played the second Friday of September […]
First Annual All Wheels Extravaganza comes to Stockbridge
article and photos by Tina Cole-Mullins What do 67 cars, trucks, mud trucks, motorcycles, a Jeep, a fire truck, an ambulance, a drift trike and even a drone have in common? They all participated in Stockbridge’s first annual All Wheels Extravaganzaon Aug. 24. “We had gorgeous weather, just a fantastic day all around!” Rebecca […]