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Passing or not passing the public safety millages in Unadilla will come with a price tag
by Mary Jo David Unadilla Township has public safety renewals (with additions) on the Aug. 5 Special Election ballot—one for the Fire Department and one for the Police Department. Passing these millages comes with a price tag, but so does not passing the millages. The Unadilla Township Fire Department is asking that the existing levy […]
Obituary: Jean Marie Rowse
Jean Marie Rowse, age 96, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on June 30, 2025 in Howell, MI. She was born in Jackson, MI on July 21, 1928, the daughter of Harry and Frances Bowen. She was the fourth of five children. Jean graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1945 at 16 years old. Jean was […]
Active Aging: Enjoy summer safely: Take precautions to make the most of warm weather
by Stacey Mason Summertime is a wonderful time to be a Michigander! Our state offers many enjoyable activities during this beautiful season. If you’re one of the fortunate ones, you might be boating on the lake, lounging at the beach, biking on Mackinac Island, camping at a state park, or attending one of the many […]
‘Blood and Iron’ masterfully describes the pre-WWI rise and fall of the German Empire
by Chuck Wisman A book titled “Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871-1918” ordinarily evokes images of a mind-numbing tome with half-page paragraphs, an over-abundance of footnotes, way too many pages, and the driest of writing. To many, such books would serve a better purpose as a door stop or […]
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: I’m hoping you can help to make our book club enjoyable once again. We have one member who insists on dominating the conversation and […]
Obituary: Arlene Loraine Harding
Her Legacy… Arlene Loraine Harding, 96, passed away June 24, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1929, in Dexter, Michigan to Herb Reese and Cless (Haines) Reese. Arlene married the love of her life, George Harding, in March of 1951. Arlene spent 10 years as an aide at Whitmore Lake convalescent home and loved […]
Outreach in Action: Outreach celebrates local bounty and Christmas in July
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas around Stockbridge Community Outreach, and not just because we’re running our annual Christmas in July fundraiser. Lately, some major donations have come our way, and we are so grateful! Chelsea Hospital has again agreed to cover our operating costs through their […]
Bridge to Wellness: Focusing on spirituality in health care takes in the whole person
by Angie Adiska, RN According to “Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition” by the American Nurses Association, “Nurses have long observed that when illness or brokenness occurs, healthcare consumers, whether individually or with family or friends, often turn to their source of spiritual strength for reassurance, support, and healing.” My faith called me […]
George & Sons Tire’s 2nd annual Car/Truck Show draws a crowd
by Jackie Scheller When groups bring business into the Stockbridge area, we all need to celebrate. On Saturday, May 24, George & Sons Tire LLC sponsored, for the second year in a row, a very well attended Car/Truck Show in the parking lot and area surrounding Lantis Plaza. The weather was beautiful, and people came […]
Obituary: Frances Laird
Frances Laird—mother, grandmother, writer, Russian scholar, activist, gardener, and lover of books, art, music, film, and the outdoors—died on June 8, 2025; her beloved husband of 60years, Campbell, was at her side. Frannie was born in 1940 and grew up in the village of Stockbridge, Michigan, the second offour children of Harriet and Dr. Sidney […]