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Public transportation options in and around Stockbridge by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Getting from point A to point B when you have no working vehicle presents a challenge in lots of places, but especially in rural locations like the Stockbridge area. Fortunately, we do have public transportation options, which can be a life-saver for […]
Death Notice: Merilyn Onalee Hartley
Merilyn Onalee Hartley, age 97, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on May 16, 2022
Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches parents, coaches, teachers, school staff, camp counselors, first responders, youth group leaders, and community members how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth. Course topics include: Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges How to […]
Chelsea Hospital receives an ‘A’ for hospital safety grade
Information from Chelsea Hospital Recognized nationally for its patient safety and quality, Chelsea Hospital received an “A” on its 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade spring scorecard. Announced on May 10, this national distinction recognizes achievement in protecting patients from preventable harm and error within the hospital setting. Chelsea Hospital has received an “A” grade every […]
Obituary: R. Keith Howlett
R. Keith Howlett, age 88, of Jackson, MI, passed away on May 3, 2022, at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson, MI. Keith was born on February 16, 1934, in Stockbridge, MI, to Bruce and Dora Mae (Walker) Howlett. He loved his career in the construction business, which spanned over 50 years. A […]
Rural Perspectives
Our versatile and beautiful eastern redbud tree by Diane Constable The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree is most noticeable during midspring when the branches are covered with beautiful tiny magenta-pink blossoms. These pea-shaped blossoms and the seed pods that closely resemble those of the snow pea indicate that this tree belongs to the legume family […]
Visitors flock to Waterloo Farm, Dewey School
Free Museum Day celebrated with plant sale, fiber market, more by Jenny Smith Several years ago, a small open house featuring tours and refreshments began at the local Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum. Over the years, the event grew into a large celebration of history and fun. This year on Mother’s Day, May 8, […]
Soaring with eagles—five minutes from home
by Mary Jo David (Scroll to see more photos) When was the last time you glanced up in the sky just in time to admire a raptor in flight—perhaps a hawk or an eagle—gliding ever so elegantly, almost effortlessly, overhead? As it happens, that experience is available locally to anyone who has the desire (and […]
The Market is on the Town Square: May 20
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 12th season on Friday, May 6, on the township square in downtown Stockbridge. Each week through October 28, we will be open from 4 pm to 7 pm, and we will have a full line up of Market Music. This week we will have plants, flowers, […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
Summer Reading Challenge offers Oceans of Possibilities by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell We are looking forward to Oceans of Possibilities with reading prizes, performers, guests, and weekly activities during our Summer Reading Challenge. Wednesday Wonders is a series of programs running from June 22 to July 27 at 10:30 a.m. It includes Ming the Magnificent […]