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Slotkin’s 7th District Congressional Office to close in Lansing on Dec. 11
Information provided by Congresswoman Slotkin’s office As a reminder, I’ll officially leave the House of Representatives and be sworn in as one of Michigan’s two U.S. senators on January 3. Serving you in Washington has been an honor of a lifetime, and I can’t wait to represent all Michiganders over in the Senate. As that […]
Active Aging
‘Senior moments’ take on new meaning when traveling For those who are inclined to travel, sometimes retirement can be the best years. Here, a few of our local nomads share with readers some of their standout traveling experiences. Traveling with friends by Judy Williams One of retirement’s great joys is having the time to travel, […]
To all our veterans: Stockbridge Community News thanks you for your service.
Are you a veteran in need of assistance? Here are some ideas about where to start looking. NOTE: This is by no means a complete list of available services but a good starting point. The Veterans Crisis Line: Offers 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. If a veteran or veteran’s loved […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Elvis Presley’s final concert performance by John Robinson Q: What was the last song Elvis Presley ever performed in concert? A: That was Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” performed at his final concert in Indianapolis in June 1977. Q: What was the name of the song the Monkees sang at the end of their […]
Woah Nellie!
From stone tablets to the internet, options have evolved for home cooks by Mary Jo David Much as I hold the late Nellie Maxwell, syndicated food columnist, in high esteem, she was far from the first to collect and disseminate recipes. Did you know there’s actually a set of ancient Babylonian tablets that have explanations […]
Reading between the Lines
A.I., money smugglers and a cat named Trouble: We Solve Murders has it all by Jessica Martell “We Solve Murders” is the latest work of Richard Osman and his first novel outside of his wildly successful “Thursday Murder Club” series, the fifth book of which is expected in 2025. Osman made a name for himself […]
Family Dollar/Dollar Tree celebrates new store in Pleasant Lake
by Tina Cole-Mullins The Pleasant Lake Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store held a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the newest store location on Berry Road. Activities included music, a prize wheel, face painting, and a kids zone. Food samples prepared from Family Dollar products also were available. Festivities started at 10 a.m. with […]
‘Costume pickleball’ was a thing for one evening
When a community message board puts out a notice to show up for a Halloween Costume Pickleball Game, those who love the game can’t ignore the challenge. Observers who happened by the tennis/pickleball courts at Veterans Park in Stockbridge on Oct. 22, were in for some entertainment! Photos by Gary Hicks
Michigan McDonald’s restaurants raise nearly $150,000 for local high school athletics
Stockbridge High School is on the list of recipients McDonald’s fans across Michigan have rallied in support of 341 local high school athletic programs, raising an impressive $147,242.55 during the inaugural High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day. This initiative allowed McDonald’s owner/operators to contribute 20 percent of all sales made through the McDonald’s app on […]