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Wreaths Across America: Volunteers honor the legacy of local deceased veterans
by Mary Jo David It was sunny but cold on Saturday, Dec. 14, as volunteers, bundled for the weather, gathered to distribute wreaths on veterans’ graves at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge. Oaklawn was one of 4,600 participating locations in Wreaths Across America Day, a national event for remembering the legacy of America’s deceased veterans. In […]
Local mime invited to participate in History of Mime performance in Ann Arbor
As part of Ann Arbor’s Bicentennial, the Ann Arbor District Library has invited Michael Lee to give a special performance on Sunday Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. focusing on the history of mime in Ann Arbor. This event will be held at the library’s downtown Ann Arbor location. Lee, a resident of Stockbridge, Michigan, […]
Who Doesn’t Love a Farm—especially at the holidays?
by Joan Tucker Christmas on the Farm is always a favorite time to explore the Waterloo Farm Museum. The first weekend of December, I made my annual trip to see the historical buildings decked out in holiday greens and Christmas spirit. Thanks go out to Emily Lindstrom, who spent Saturday volunteering as a docent in […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library assistant Rose Marshall honored with McConnell Award for Customer Service by Sherri McConnell CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian Rose Marshall, a library assistant at CADL Stockbridge, has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Dr. L. Robert McConnell Award for Customer Service. This award celebrates staff members who exemplify excellence in their roles, going above and […]
Bridge to Wellness
These exercises are handy for promoting fitness beyond just arms and legs. by Jo Mayer Perhaps you’ve felt the tingling in your fingertips warning you that you are overusing some of the muscles in your hands and wrists. Often when we think of exercising, we focus on the large muscles of the arms and legs, […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Verbena’ gets five stars—as a mom, a woman, and a novel by Mary Jo David The library is, and always has been, one of my favorite places to spend time. Yes, I have an e-reader, but I still enjoy popping into the library to see what’s on the shelves. After making a beeline for a […]
Ask an Expert
Car problems can be triggered after rear-end crash by John and Theresa Kightlinger You’re driving along, minding your own business, when suddenly you’re jolted forward. It’s the dreaded rear-end collision, a scenario no one wants to experience. While you may walk away with minimal visible damage, the truth is that these seemingly minor accidents can […]
Chelsea Hospital providing free Christmas meal for those in need
Members of our community who are alone on Christmas or unable to afford a Christmas meal are invited for a free meal. We are pleased to once again offer this meal in person in the Chelsea Hospital dining room. Wednesday, December 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chelsea Hospital Dining Room. Registration is required. […]
Woah Nellie!
‘Pecan Pralines’: A nice addition to a holiday dessert tray. Warning: Sweet tooth mandatory! by Mary Jo David This month, I was busily scrolling through the 100-year-old issues of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun for December, hoping the perfect Christmas recipe would jump out at me. The lack of holiday build-up in Nellie Maxwell’s December food columns […]