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Stockbridge Teen Center opens at new location in February
by Judy Brune After celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, the new Teen Center will be ready to welcome students starting Feb. 1. Located in the Crossroads Community Church office building, the Teen Center has moved from its original site in the Stockbridge Activity Center. After many […]
Eaton Community Bank branch remodeling begins
Information from Eaton Community Bank The modernization project at the Stockbridge Branch of Eaton Community Bank is currently underway. Many improvements are planned including significant technology upgrades, additional community and private meeting spaces and remodeled customer restrooms. A modern approach to the traditional teller lines also will be implemented. The project began on Jan. 10 […]
Stockbridge InvenTeam to host screening of ‘To What Remains’
Information from Stockbridge InvenTeam The Stockbridge InvenTeam will be hosting a showing of Project Recover’s documentary film “To What Remains” on Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School Media Center. “To What Remains” is a feature-length documentary presenting Project Recover’s mission of bringing World War II MIAs home. Filmed over many […]
Paws and Claws: World Spay Day helps control pet populations
by Cindy Anderson, DVM The Doris Day Animal Foundation is a national, nonprofit founded in 1978 by the legendary performer Doris Day, who was affectionately known as “The Dog Catcher of Beverly Hills.” The DDAF has a straightforward mission that continues to this day — helping animals and the people who love them. Doris Day’s […]
Bridge to Wellness
February: Use plant power to fuel your body by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD What is plant-based eating? A vegan diet is entirely plant-based; it excludes meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. Vegetarians also eat a plant-based diet but may include dairy and eggs. A flexitarian sometimes eats meat, poultry, or fish but mostly sticks to plant […]
LT Designs grows from hobby to family business
by Tina Cole-Mullins LT (Little Touches) Designs is an upcoming business that crafts custom designs into a variety of items – signs, shirts, mugs, tumblers, sippy cups for babies and even personalized charging ports for electronic devices. The business now brightens a storefront at 123 Main St. in downtown Stockbridge. The small family business includes […]
Stockbridge InvenTeam presents at conference in New Orleans
Stockbridge InvenTeam presents at conference in New Orleans Information and photos provided by Stockbridge InvenTeam The Stockbridge InvenTeam traveled to New Orleans in December for the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting Bright STaRs (Students Training as Research Scientists) poster presentation. AGU is a nonprofit organization that contains scientists and enthusiasts interested in earth and […]
Experimental Aircraft Association awards scholarships
Information from EAA Chapter 55 The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 55 of Mason has named two students as recipients of its Newberry Aviation Scholarship for 2021. Anthony Banks was awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,500, and Newton Kingsbury was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Both Banks and Kingsbury are students at Lansing Community College […]
Don’t miss out on a good night’s sleep
by Parvathy Nair, M.D. Medical Director, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Sleep Lab It’s been a crazy – and tough – couple of years. We’ve all experienced changes in our routines, some of which can be detrimental to overall health. If your sleeping patterns have changed, you’re not alone. Yet, changes in sleep patterns can be […]
Groups and resources that enrich our community
The local area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents Stockbridge Community News’ best efforts to compile descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail mail […]