features
Clyde’s Corner — This and That. Lone tree still stands, years after tragedy
by Clyde Whitaker A solitary tree stands on the south side of M-106, just past the curve leaving town. Drivers who travel on this road toward Munith may not even give the familiar tree a second glance. But once, that tree was the site of a tragedy, and it happened so long ago that many […]
St. Joe’s launches new Urgent Care center inside hospital
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced the launch of a new Urgent Care, conveniently located inside the hospital’s Emergency Department. Upon arrival at the Emergency Department and Urgent Care entrance, patients will be evaluated by St. Joe Chelsea medical personnel to determine whether they require an emergency room or an […]
Praters celebrate 50 golden years together
by Tina Cole-Mullins Doug and Kathy (Lykins) Prater are a special couple who spent their entire married life in this area, surrounded by family and faith. So for their 50th anniversary, family and friends honored them with a surprise celebration at the Highest Praise Worship Center last fall. The couple met in July 1971 at […]
Tax case ends between 5 Healthy Towns and Dexter
Information from 5 Healthy Towns After nine years and more than 20 judicial actions, the courts have finally brought a conclusion to property tax disagreements between 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and the city of Dexter. In 2012, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) bought Dexter Wellness Center from a for-profit business. Prior to the purchase, as […]
Free ice-skating party set for area teens by 5 Healthy Teens
Information from 5 Healthy Towns Calling all teens! It’s going to be a long winter, so find some fun and physical activity by joining local teens at the Arctic Coliseum (501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea) for free skating. Find Your Glide, an initiative created by @5HealthyTeens at Chelsea High School, is generously supported by the Chelsea […]
Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation FOT brings table decorating back in 2022
by Jennifer Hammerberg and Jill Ogden The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation is excited about this year’s Festival of Tables. With circumstances continuing to make it difficult to hold a traditional Festival of Tables, the foundation is bringing back the online auction and adding a table decorating contest to add some traditional flavor! Borrowing a great […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Stockbridge Library’s Movers and Readers program helping babies and toddlers build literacy skills by Sherri McConnell, Head Librarian Building literacy skills begins before children recognize numbers and letters. When they learn that a cow moos, or the person with the white hair and big smile is Grandpa, or that glass is smooth, they are working […]
‘Don’t hang up!’ leads to 50 years of wedded bliss for Mike and Lyn St. Dennis
by Mary Jo David They’re married 50 years and still young at heart. Mike and Lyn St. Dennis, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021, made time for a newspaper interview while in the midst of packing to head up north for an annual ski trip. And, while they admit their 50 years of wedded […]
Celebrate Black History Month with Capital Area District Libraries
Information from CADL Black History Month is a time to celebrate African Americans throughout history who have made significant contributions to our country and the rest of the world. During the month of February, Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) encourages residents to check out, download or stream stories of influential individuals, defining events and the […]