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Clyde’s Corner: Meet Chris St. Charles, a man of many talents
by Clyde Whitaker Like many of you, I generally start my day with coffee. Around 8 a.m. I like to drive up to McDonald’s or the Plane Food Market uptown to get a second cup of joe, after the one I have when I get up in the morning. It was at the Plane Food […]
Outreach in Action
Can you spot the spring taking shape? by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Finally! It is gardening time and Outreach is preparing to receive over one thousand starter plants from the Greater Lansing Food Bank later this month. These will be given away to our clients and local “grow a row” gardeners. Based on what […]
Staff Spotlight: From ‘Jeopardy!’ answers to life lessons, English teacher Rita Stricklin leaves lasting impressions with her students
by Mary Jo David When 10th- and 12th-grade English teacher Rita Stricklin starts telling you about her own high school years, her love for all things “English” comes up immediately. But give it a minute, and you learn she loved everything gym-related as well … and history, did I mention she loved history? Oh, and […]
Letter to the Editor: Stockbridge must choose the right superintendent—Our schools depend on it
The decision to hire a superintendent is not routine—it is one of the most important choices a school district will make. This person will shape the culture of our schools, influence teacher retention, and ultimately impact student success for years to come. Based on my experience as a former teacher at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School, […]
Reading Between the Lines
And the stalker makes three: Moriarty delivers a love story with a twist by Jessica Martell It’s a stretch to call Liane Moriarty’s work literary fiction, but “The Hypnotist’s Love Story”is a step above the kind of cozy mysteries and beach reads I’m usually drawn to. Moriarty creates interesting characters, subjects them to clever plots, […]
Obituary: Thomas Carl Diefenthaler
Thomas Carl Diefenthaler, born November 19, 1959 in Jackson, Michigan was called home to heaven on May 2, 2026 where he was finally reunited with his beloved daughter, Lauren Diefenthaler. Thomas passed away surrounded by family, in Stockbridge, Michigan where he attended High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Tom had a passion […]
Community suffers loss of 2 churches and a combined 240 years of memories
by Judy Williams Despite a long history in the community, two churches in our rural area will be closing their doors this month. Plainfield Methodist Church At one time, the unincorporated village of Plainfield was the location of two churches. History indicates a group of settlers formed the Presbyterian Society on June 1, 1838, and […]
Death Notice for April
Dalton M. Marshall, age 29, of Novi, MI, passed away on April 3, 2026. Richard “Dutch” Allen Ramsdell, of Stockbridge, age 84, passed away on April 3, 2026. Jacquelin A. Moody, age 83, of Munith, Michigan, passed away on April 7, 2026 Charles D. Gipson, age 84, of Munith, MI, passed away on April 6, […]
Chelsea Soccer Club builds confidence, character, and skills
PAID CONTENT Come out for the free Team Placement Day on June 13. Chelsea Soccer Club invites players and families from Stockbridge and the surrounding areas to join our growing soccer community. Located just down the road, Chelsea Soccer Club has been serving local players since 1994, providing a structured and positive environment focused on […]