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Sergeant Joshua Howe is named interim police chief in Stockbridge
Information provided by Terry Sommer In sudden news in late August, the Village of Stockbridge and Stockbridge Township experienced a changing of the guard. Police Chief Matthew Bartus left Stockbridge for an opportunity on the Wayne, Michigan, police department. In his place, Sergeant Joshua Howe of Stockbridge was named the interim Stockbridge Police Chief. Chief […]
Public Hearing Notice – Waterloo Township
Wednesday October 15, 2025 at 7:00pm The Waterloo Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 15,2025 at 7:00pm at the Waterloo Township Offices located at 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI 49259. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on a variance request for exceedingsetback […]
After much anticipation, Deli on Main in Stockbridge opens to an appreciative crowd
by Mary Jo David There was certainly much hype in the lead-up to Deli on Main opening for business on Sunday, Oct. 5 at124 E. Main St., in Stockbridge. Folks had been hearing for months about the new deli, but earlier plans to open were hampered bysupplier limitations and licensing delays. To their credit, husband […]
School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.
by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have the opportunity to vote on aproposed bond. This is a no-mil increase bond—your annual tax rate will not go up if this bond proposalpasses.The goal of this bond is to address a variety of needs across the district. Some require […]
Staff Spotlight: Biology and physics teacher Abby Nicholson can even make the quadratic formula fun!
by Mary Jo David If she couldn’t land a career as Hannah Montana, teaching was right up there as a close second in career choices for Abby Nicholson. As she begins her third year of teaching at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School—this year she is teaching biology and physics—Nicholson says she has no regrets about leaving […]
Active Aging: Introducing ‘What’s Your Take?’ October’s featured member is Mary Schwark
by Stacey Mason The Stockbridge Area Senior Center is now regularly spotlighting a senior center member in the newspaper and online. We’ve created a ten-question quiz we’re calling, “What’s Your Take?” We’re kicking off this new quiz approach with SASC member Mary Schwark. Mary is one of many volunteers who keep our center organized and […]
Dear Gabbie: Trash or treasure? Helping parents ditch excess stuff- with kindness.
“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: My parents are getting older, and they have a LOT of stuff! They’re not interested in downsizing and don’t seem receptive when I suggest […]
Bridge to Wellness
On your own or with a group, reading can lead to health benefits and personal growth by: Sarah Wilczynski October brings with it the transition to fall, marked by cozy sweaters, trips to apple orchards and pumpkin patches, and kids running around in costumes. It also marks the beginning of National Book Month, a time […]
Faces of Addiction
Veins of silence: Mental health and the invisible pulse of addiction by Tina Cole-Mullins Behind the rose-colored glasses used by many to view our community lies a quiet crisis—the gritty reality of mental illness and addiction. October marks National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. Both are a time […]