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Local endurance hike, The Crucible, raises $10K for Blue Star Service Dogs
by Clyde Whitaker A grueling all-day endurance hike beginning and ending at the Waterloo/Pinckney Portage Lake trailhead was held Saturday, May 7, in honor of our disabled veterans. The author’s wife, Mary, and daughter Angela Adiska participated in the event, along with Kim Williamson, Erin Clifton and Steve Higgs from the area. Juston and Carrie […]
Obituary: Scottie Neil Minix
Scottie Neil Minix, age 64, of Gregory, MI, passed away at home on May 12, 2022. Scott was born on June 3, 1957 in Jackson, MI to Arthur and Lillian (Salyer) Minix. He had lived in the Gregory area most of his life. He loved coon hunting, fishing, hunting for mushrooms, and playing horseshoes. He […]
Obituary: Elizabeth S. (Dancer) Ford
Elizabeth S. (Dancer) Ford went home to her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2022. Elizabeth was born on February 2, 1928, in Stockbridge, Michigan, to Robert and Daisy (Howlett) Dancer. Lib, as known to friends and family, was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge in which she served in many […]
Obituary: Peggy Joyce Glenn
Peggy Joyce Glenn, age 87, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Chelsea Retirement Community from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Peggy was born in Munith, MI on August 10, 1934, the daughter of Lacerne and Eva (Collier) Dixon. Peggy had lived in the Stockbridge and Munith area her entire life. […]
House fire in Unadilla Township displaces six
A house fire that started around 7 a.m. on May 16 displaced six residents. The home, on Dexter Trail, was a total loss, and resulted in the loss of the family’s pets, including a dog and turtle. The family’s cat was found unharmed after the fire According to Unadilla Township Police Chief David Russel, everyone […]
Stockbridge Area Garden Club readies Civil War Memorial for summer
Photo by Judy Williams Monday, May 16, volunteers from the Stockbridge Area Garden Club gathered to plant flowers at the historic Civil War Memorial on the Stockbridge Township Square.
Bridge to Wellness
In June, use the MyPlate method to build a healthy diet by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD The MyPlate method helps ensure you are consuming the appropriate amount of nutrients needed to fuel your body to become a healthier version of yourself. The goal of this method is to consume a variety of foods while eating […]
Clyde’s Corner
Mother knows best, once again by Clyde Whitaker While reflecting about my column for June, I recalled an incident from my senior year at good old Stockbridge High. I remember it was a snowy day in December and my mother had told me, “It’s slippery out today, you should probably take the bus to school.” […]
Obituary: Joyce Ann McKimmy
Joyce Ann McKimmy, age 75, passed away on May 5, 2022 at her home in Stockbridge, Michigan. Joyce was born on April 27, 1947 in Stockbridge, MI to Walter and Mary (Carpenter) Fletcher. She married Keith McKimmy on July 7, 1968. She worked for Federal Screw in Chelsea for 20 plus years. Joyce is survived […]
Obituary: Sandra E. Hoard
Sandra E. Hoard, age 74, passed away on May 12, 2022 at her home in Unadilla Twp, MI. Sandra was born on July 8, 1947 in Ann Arbor, MI to Norman and Elizabeth (Porter) Foerster. She had lived in the Gregory area most of her life, and she worked as a nurse for many years. […]