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Rural Perspectives: The tufted titmouse often found at feeders in winter
by Diane Constable The tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) can be seen at local bird feeders year-round. The scientific name is very descriptive; it means “small tufted, two colors” in ancient Greek. They can be found everywhere east of the Mississippi. Favorite spots are woodlands, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. Not being a migratory bird, they often […]
‘The Wide Wide Sea’: Captain Cook expands England’s knowledge of the Pacific Islands and the Arctic Circle
by Don Porter In his book “The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact, and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook,” author Hampton Sides paints an interesting picture of Cook, who was renowned for his seamanship, and as a scientist and excellent cartographer (aka: map maker). Highly respected in England, by the Royal […]
Obituary: Jill Alene Bailey
Jill Alene Bailey, age 75, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson. Jill was born on July 29, 1950, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel and Rylma (Nelson) Owen. She spent her entire life in the Stockbridge area. Jill was a loving, kind-hearted […]
Obituary: Ted Randall Carpenter
Ted Randall Carpenter, age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. Ted was born on the Patterson farm in Stockbridge, Michigan, the son of Willie and Virginia (Barker) Carpenter. He lived in Stockbridge his entire life and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1970. He was […]
Stockbridge Community Resource Guide for 2025
For the nineth year, the Stockbridge Community News is planning a Community Resource Guide for groups and resources in the Stockbridge area. It will appear in the February 2026 print edition and sometime in late December on SCN’s webpage at stockbridgecommunitynews.com. If you have a civic group/organization providing resources and special services to the community […]
Freemasons: A generous organization with a focus on serving the community
by Joan Tucker Some mystique has always surrounded the masons. For me, it began when my husband Tom talked about his father and grandfather being active members for years. My husband recalls a lot of preparation that went into being a member. What I recall is Pop was very proud of his service and levels […]
Faces of Addiction
Season of recovery: A home for the holidays by Tina Cole-Mullins (Editor’s Note: Faces of Addiction is a continuing series about people who experience drug addiction and the difficulty of recovery. By telling their stories, they hope to help others who are struggling and encourage them to seek treatment and healing.) December isn’t just a […]
Superintendent’s Desk: Thank you for supporting the school bond
Dear Stockbridge Community School District, We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for supporting our recent bond initiative. Yourinvestment in our schools means a great deal to us, and we are committed to using theseresources responsibly while meeting the needs of our students and caring for our districtfacilities. Our goal is to address immediate […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘The Frozen River’ is part history and part mystery; a great addition for your ‘to be read’ pile by Mary Jo David I admit to being hesitant when I selected “The Frozen River” as my next new read. I don’t know whether to blame reader apathy on my part or overhyping by book clubs and […]
