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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp nurtures Stockbridge talent
Compiled by Kate Fox Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp spans 1,600 acres within western Michigan’s Manistee National Forest and hosts more than 5,400 students. Each summer, attendees are immersed in music, art, dance, and theater at the camp. Four Stockbridge area students had the opportunity to attend Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp to immerse themselves […]
Positive Parenting: Use intentional conversations to connect and engage with your teen
by Leanne Trapp Let’s face it, raising a teen is not for the weak. With all of the hormonal imbalances, mood swings, social challenges and changes happening in their lives, it can be extremely hard to connect with them. However, that is exactly what they crave. Connection. To feel included, heard, loved. They need real […]
Dear Gabbie: …
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: Why do some people insist on leaving their shopping carts next to other people’s cars instead of putting them in the cart corrals? Dear […]
Rick Sperling’s ‘A Joyride in Memory Care’ takes the stage in Jackson
Information provided by Dementia Friendly Services Saline On Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2:00 p.m., at the Ella Sharp Museum Community Room (3225 4th Street in Jackson), the community is invited to attend this moving and surprisingly joyful theatrical experience: “A Joyride in Memory Care,” written and performed by award-winning playwright, director, and actor Rick Sperling. This […]
Obituary: Larry R. Humrich
Larry R. Humrich, age 80, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on August 19, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. Larry was born on April 21, 1945 in Howell, MI, the son of Ralph and Kathryn (Roberts) Humrich. Larry had lived in the Stockbridge area all of his life where he worked as […]
Obituary: Merry Luanne Ranck Davidson and Jo Edward Davidson
Merry Luanne Ranck Davidsonof Collierville, TN, formerly of Stockbridge, MI Age 90, died December 26, 2024. She was born March 3, 1934 in Bunkerhill, Ingham County, MI, the daughter of Clarence Wilbur “Jack” Ranck and Merry Myrle (Mears) Ranck. Merry’s brother was Jack. Merry graduated from Stockbridge High School, 1951. She attended Michigan State Normal […]
Positive Parenting
The power of the pause: Taking breaks can strengthen family bonds by Kelsey Rasmussen This month we’ll return to reviewing “And Baby Makes Three” by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. In May, Dr. Erin Clifton explained what the Gottmans call the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, or how toxic communication habits can quietly erode a […]
Ingham County Sheriff announces interim 911 Center leadership starting Sept. 1
Information provided by Ingham County Sheriff’s Office On Aug. 13, 2025, Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth, through consultation with the Controller’s Office and Board of Commissioners, announced the Sheriff’s Office will run the Ingham County 911 Center on an interim basis. The County Controller contacted the Sheriff two weeks ago to gauge interest in leading […]
Death Notice for July
Tim E. Clark, age 69, of Stockbridge, MI passed away on June 30, 2025. Robert “Bob” Munsel Williams, age 77, of Gregory, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Delores Shippe, age 80, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 12, 2025. Bonnie Gale Mullins, age 71, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July […]
Stockbridge Police Department Service Log for June 2025
Submitted by Chief Matthew Bartus, SPD Calls for Service: 72 Traffic Stops: 7 Citations: 4 Service Call Types: Alarm Call-1 Animal Complaint- 4 Arson Complaint-1 Assist Other Agency-1 Assist SAESA-6 Assault-3 Assist Citizen-10 Community Engagement-8 Civil Issues-3 Family Trouble-2 Found Property-1 Fraud-2 General Information-3 Juvenile Issues-2 Larceny-3 Damage to Property-3 Retail Fraud-3 Suspicious Call-10 Traffic […]