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Obituary: Don T. Hollis
Don T. Hollis of Holland passed peacefully on August 22, 2025 at age 89 surrounded by his family and surrounded by love. Don was born in Stockbridge, MI on July 14, 1936 and attended Stockbridge High. He lived in Jackson for approximately 30 years, and then moved to Traverse City, where he lived in his beloved lake […]
Stockbridge Police Department Service Log for July 2025
Submitted by Chief Matthew Bartus, SPD Calls for Service: 64 Service Call Types: Animal Complaint 5 Assist Outside Agency 4 Assist SAESA 4 Child Neglect Complaints 2 Citizen Assist 10 Community Engagement 3 Civil Situation 3 Natural Death 1 Family Trouble 2 Found Property 1 Fraud 2 General Information 2 Harassment 2 Larceny 1 Lockout […]
Reading Between the Lines
If you like emo and vulnerability, ‘The Original Daughter’ is for you by Mary Jo David When you grow up with four sisters and only two brothers, you might think you’ve got the sister thing figured out. It’s never true. When you least expect it, one of them is bound to throw you a curveball. […]
Active Aging: Stockbridge area has plenty to celebrate during Senior Center Month
by Stacey Mason Does anyone else feel as though September came suddenly out of nowhere? How does time rush along as we age, yet creep when we’re younger and waiting for the next fun thing? September is a sentimental time for me. I was raised on a country dirt road until I was ten years […]
Rural Perspectives: Black swallowtail butterflies found in fields, parks, gardens
by Diane Constable The beautiful black swallowtail butterfly is a common visitor to wildflower gardens this time of year and is the state butterfly of Delaware. Papilio polyxenes is its scientific name. Pailio is Latin for butterfly, and polyxenes comes from Greek mythology, as it was the name of the youngest daughter of Priamos, the […]
Deductions in the new federal tax bill explained
by Cherie Van Blaircum On July 4, 2025, the President signed into law the sweeping tax code named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This law made permanent the tax code changes of 2017 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), including the higher Standard Deduction amount, the Qualified Business Income Deduction, the State […]
Obituary: George Eugene Sanders
George Eugene Sanders, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at his home on August 26, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1950, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the son of George Sr. and Frances (Scott) Sanders. George retired from BellSouth, where he worked as a telephone technician for over 30 years. He moved to […]
Newspapers, including SCN, hit hard by rising costs
SCN unveils new GoFundMe campaign. Please consider donating. by Mary Jo David In the last 20 years, the U.S. has lost about one-third of its newspapers—many in rural areas*. The Stockbridge Community News is working hard to remain viable in an economy that presents regular challenges, like increased printing, postage, and website costs. Thanks to […]
Bridge to Wellness
Navigating the back-to-school transition: Managing emotions and setting yourself up for success by Kristen Chandler and Lauren Heidrich As summer winds down, the transition back into the busy routines of school can stir up a mix of emotions for students and parents. For some, there’s excitement about reuniting with friends and getting involved in activities […]
Voices of Service
Community is Key: Shannon Beutler’s Commitment to Serve by Melissa McPherson Shannon Beutler finds fulfillment in serving others. As a licensed Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) with the Unadilla Township Fire Department (UTFD), she responds to medical emergencies, accidents, and fires, providing medical assistance to residents, often on the worst days of their lives. “It’s about […]