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Cancellation of the Stockbridge 2022 High School annual alumni banquet
For the third year in a row Covid 19 has forced the cancellation of the Stockbridge 2022 High School annual alumni banquet. According to committee member Mary Lou Clifton, all can look forward to the 2023 banquet which will be a gala affair, recognizing the Fifty year members whose banquets were canceled. Once again schoolmates […]
Paws and Claws
Keeping pets safe from Lyme disease carried by ticks by Cindy Anderson, DVM Ticks are small crawling bugs in the spider family. They are arachnids, not insects. There are hundreds of different kinds of ticks in the world. The most common ticks in the United States are the deer tick, American dog tick, brown dog […]
Arts Council receives generous donations, prepares for ‘A Day in the Village’ art show
After receiving $500 from the Stockbridge Masonic Lodge and an additional $500 from the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, the Stockbridge Area Arts Council (SAAC) is moving forward with its annual programs. These include a scholarship program for an 8th – 11th grade student to attend a summer camp, a fall Festival Chorus event and the […]
Ask an Expert: What if I disagree with my insurance adjuster?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger It is an all-too-common occurrence when, after an accident, an insurance company may go from being your protection, to being your adversary. You pay it every month of every year to take care of you in case of an unfortunate event. And when you need it the most, it covers […]
Free blood pressure screenings in May to raise awareness
Information from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Do you know what to do when you suspect a loved one may be having a stroke? Do you know the risk factors for heart attack and stroke? May is National Stroke Awareness Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month. To help area residents understand the risk factors […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Community working to provide local medical services Since 2019, community leaders have met and identified four of the most pressing community needs. They are access to: 1) Health care, 2) Public transportation, 3) Fresh foods year-round, and 4) Services for senior citizens. Stockbridge has been without local medical services for several years. Last year, community […]
Local community projects to receive direct federal funding.
The House Appropriations Committee in Washington launched a new initiative allowing Members of Congress to advocate for federal funding for 10 community projects in their congressional districts. Here’s a recent list of the seven projects, nearest to our community, that will receive federal funding in the coming months. Ingham County: Lansing Police Department: $1.3 million to support […]
Do your part to Stamp Out Hunger
Information provided by Stockbridge Outreach For 30 years, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has conducted the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, collecting non-perishable food donations along postal routes across the country. The drive returns this spring on Saturday, May 14, 2022. On that day, residents are encouraged to leave a bag of […]
Fair days returning to Stockbridge
by Tina Cole-Mullins It’s fair to say the buzz is true, so don’t miss this returning event. Mark your calendars for June 24, 25 and 26, when the American Legion Post 510 will be the site of this summer’s Family Carnival presented by Skerbeck Family Carnivals. “The American Legion Post 510 is proud to bring […]