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Outreach in Action: If buying food is putting a hole in your pocket, help may be on the way.
UPDATE: This Outreach in Action column in the February edition of the Stockbridge Community News mistakenly attributed the food distribution on first Fridays from 1–2 p.m. to the wrong program and neglected to specify who is eligible for this food distribution program. CORRECTION: The First Friday distributions from 1 to 2 p.m. are part of the […]
Free fertilizer: What could go wrong?
by Chuck Wisman As I am still residing on the family farm—a former, small dairy operation—I often receive offers in the mail for “free fertilizer.” What possibly could go wrong with such an offer? As it happens, the answer to that is: a whole lot of unanticipated and potential harm. These offers of fertilizer came […]
Clyde’s Corner: Good ol’ Katz Elementary School, we miss you
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. Here we go, full speed ahead into February 2025 already, and I’m happy! Golf season is just around the corner, I hope 😊. As I was thinking about my story for February, I was drawing a blank, which happens to us writers once in a while. So, I did […]
Save The Date – Community Connect 2025
HOWELL, Mich. – The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care is reminding residents to mark their calendars for Community Connect 2025, which will be held on Saturday, February 1st at 2|42 Community Church in Brighton. We’re busy planning the final details of the event, but look forward to bringing the community another day of connection […]
Open House
Escape to your own slice of country paradise! This updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on 3 gorgeous acres, complete with charming stone accents and a spacious barn. Inside, you’ll find cozy, modern touches that make it feel like home. Outside, soak up stunning views, watch wildlife, or dream big with all that open space. Ready […]
UNCAGED NEWS: AGAINST THE ODDS
Stockbridge marching band shows that skill overpowers numbers by Daniel Villegas, Uncaged Reporter This article is being reprinted, with minimal edits, from the Uncaged Student News October 2024 edition. On September 25th, the Stockbridge marching band played at the Chelsea Marching Band Expedition. During the expo, the band’s goal was to make sure they did […]
Trinity Health HMR Weight Management
More than weight loss: How Trinity Health HMR Weight Management is transforming lives Information provided by Trinity Health Michigan The New Year often brings a renewed focus on health and fitness, and Trinity Health’s Health Management Resources (HMR) Weight Management program can help you make those resolutions a reality. Dr. Irina Burman, an internal medicine physician […]
Livingston County Continuum of Care 2025 Community Connect
The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care is reminding residents to mark their calendars for Community Connect 2025, which will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 2|42 Community Church in Brighton. We’re busy planning the final details of the event, but look forward to bringing the community another day of connection with services, free […]
Local students named to Fall Dean’s list at Lawrence Technological University
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (January 8, 2025) – Lawrence Technological University has announced its Dean’s List of top scholars for the Fall 2024 semester, which ended July 19. Among those on the list were: Sarah Lackey of Munith, MI. Major: Nursing
Rural Perspectives: House finch likely to be found near buildings, homes
by Diane Constable The non-native house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is seen frequently at our bird feeders year-round. They have naturalized without competing or displacing our native birds and are often seen with our native goldfinches. The first word of the scientific name, Haemorhous, means blood red for the male’s color and the second word, mexicanus, […]