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Obituary: Bryan Paul Garner
Bryan Paul Garner, age 58, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on January 28, 2022 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. Born July 31, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan, he was cherished by his parents, Harold and Marilyn (Nelson) Garner. Bryan graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1981, where he was actively involved in athletics, […]
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP STARTS SOON
Smith Elementary School Kindergarten/Young 5’s Round Up When: Friday March 17th, 2022. Session 1: 9:30-12:00 Session 2: 1:00-3:00 *There are no assigned times slots please attend either session. To Register: Please call the Smith office at 517-851-7735. Registration Guidelines: Kindergarten – If your child will be five before September 1, 2022, they will be eligible […]
Rural Perspectives: The ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
by Diane Constable The ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is a beautiful bird of the grouse family from Asia. There were unsuccessful attempts to import them here as early as the 1730s—even George Washington gave it a try! It wasn’t until the 1880s that the pheasant began to take root in this country. Pheasants weigh up […]
Obituary: Dawn Marie Messisco
On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, Dawn Marie Messisco, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at age 54. Dawn was born on June 18, 1967, in Detroit, MI and grew up in Stockbridge, MI. There she attended Stockbridge High School, until moving to Clinton, Oklahoma where she graduated in 1985. Dawn later attended Southwestern […]
Outreach in Action
Inter-agency efforts assist seniors in and around Stockbridge by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall “It takes a village to raise a child,” goes the adage, but folks with many more years under their belts also profoundly benefit from coordinated, community-based efforts on their behalf. Stockbridge Community Outreach works locally in inter-agency collaboration to help seniors […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Celebrate National Reading Month in March by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The month of March brings to mind many images — lions and lambs, kites, mud, and daffodils. Here at the library, we think of Dr. Seuss. March 2 is his birthday, and his real name was Theodor Geisel. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday […]
Slow-burn romances abound in these queer space operas
by Shuyler Clark All too often, stories with promising premises can be bogged down by underwhelming or undeveloped romance. These two science fiction novels strike a balance between plot and relationships with minimal sacrifice. The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer With Earth succumbing to climate change, the planet is quickly becoming uninhabitable. A spacefarer […]
Thank you donor: Jennifer Grumelot
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Jennifer Grumelot for her continued support!
Women of Note: Strong faith guides Jennifer Grumelot through life
by Judy Williams When you ask Jennifer Grumelot about her goal in life, the answer is simple. “I want to do acts of kindness,” she said. “I feel these acts will make a positive difference. It is my way to give back to the community.” While attending Eastern Michigan University, Jennifer met her soulmate, Edward […]
Obituary: Robert L. Reynolds
Robert L. Reynolds, age 82, passed away on February 16, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Munith, Michigan. Robert was born on March 27, 1939 in Stockbridge, Michigan to Donald and Bessie (Cosgray) Reynolds. Robert had lived in the Stockbridge area his entire life. He served in the United States Navy after the Korean War. […]