News
New Blind Lake bridge opens in time for boating season
by Bruce Brown The new bridge spanning the channel between Half Moon Lake and Blind Lake has been completed on schedule. It replaces a 100-year-old, dilapidated, wooden bridge. In deference to boaters, the Department of Natural Resources planned the timing of the bridge replacement to avoid limiting waterway access during the boating season. The floating […]
Bridge to Wellness
Make a splash this summer: Tips for safe summer swimming by Mary Wagner One of the joys of summer is making a splash when the weather is warm. From pools to lakes to rivers, Michigan offers many options to enjoy the water. However, drowning incidents have been on the rise, so know your risks and […]
Weeded and ready to plant. The Stockbridge Area Garden Club gets the job done.
Job well done Nancy Macaluso, Susan Daily, Connie Spadafore, Jill Peck, Roberta Ludtke, Connie Risner, Nancy Wisman, Flora Myers, Mary Wilson, Sally Keene, Jeannine Wayman, and Julia Neuhaus. Not in photo: Terry Sommer, Molly Howlett, and Judy Williams.
Positive Parenting: A Father’s Day tribute and keeping our children safe online
by Kelsey Rasmussen Last June, this column was honored to celebrate Father’s Day with a reflection on fatherhood by longtime community member and Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School social worker John Twining. John was a dedicated family man, a highly regarded and respected peer, and a fatherly role model to countless students. He will be truly missed. […]
Obituary: Mary Sue “Dolly” Ward
Mary Sue “Dolly” Ward, age 88, of Charlotte, MI, formerly of Bunkerhill Twp., MI, passed away on May 18, 2025 in Potterville, MI. Mary was born on November 5, 1936 in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Fauser) Joseph. She married Junior James “Jim” Ward, and they were married for 50 years. He passed […]
Obituary: Richard Allen McDonald
Richard Allen McDonald, “Rich,” age 59, of Pleasant Lake, MI, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Rich was born October 14, 1965, in Ann Arbor, MI, to Bob and Tish (Gaishin) McDonald. He graduated in 1983 from Pioneer High School where he played hockey and band. He […]