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Special ed teacher Naomi Carson and students are grateful her winding career path led back to Stockbridge by Mary Jo David It took Naomi Carson a long time to work her way to a career as an educator. Before becoming a special education teacher at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School she worked for many years in […]
Outreach in Action: Free Store donors ensure fresh selection of clothing and household items
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Stockbridge Community Outreach is very popular during the winter—particularly with people who have cleaned out their closets and drawers and want to donate their treasures to the “Free Store.” The store resides in a classroom of the old middle school. Its ever-changing inventory includes clothing, shoes, boots, outerwear, sportswear, […]
Positive Parenting: Being right isn’t as important as getting it right
by Kelsey Rasmussen This column continues our series reviewing “And Baby Makes Three” by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Chapters two and three, recapped here, emphasize the many benefits to baby when parents respond tenderly to children and simmer down their own parental conflicts. Delight in your baby It may take your baby only 40 […]
Ask an Expert: What is a tactic called steering?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger After making an accident claim to an insurance company, the insurer may say you must go to a certain shop to repair the vehicle. You also could be told you can’t use another shop of your choice. Insurance companies that do this are engaging in a tactic known as “steering.” […]
Stockbridge celebrates our latest centenarian
Happy 100th birthday to Jane James of Stockbridge, Michigan! James, who turned 100 years old on March 21, has lived a remarkable life. She is the proud mom of three sons, and she has five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Stockbridge community sends its best wishes to Jane! Photo credit: Amy Haggerty
Stockbridge FFA Attends 97th Annual FFA State Convention
Alayna Adkins, FFA President and Eliana Johnson, FFA Vice President Since 1928, Michigan State University has been hosting an annual FFA state convention that invites students, teachers, alumni and industry professionals to attend a variety of conferences, workshops and awards ceremonies. The Michigan FFA Association boasts over 9,000 members and 133 chapters, and numerous of […]
Obituary: Donald James Sharbowski
Donald James Sharbowski, age 74, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on March 19, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Bertha (Heleske) Sharbowski. Donald retired as a meat cutter from the Plymouth Kroger Store. Nine years ago, he relocated from Livonia to the Stockbridge area. […]
Open Air Market of Stockbridge embarks on 15th season in May
Market welcomes new manager. Vendors prepare for opening day. Vendors are ready—they’ll be offering a variety of goods, from just-picked produce and fresh cut flowers to homemade bread and locally made foods that highlight the local farmers and artisans of Stockbridge and the surrounding area. Each year the Open Air Market offers a variety of […]
Four Trinity Health Hospitals among best in Michigan, according to Newsweek
Information provided by Trinity Health Michigan Four Trinity Health Michigan hospitals—Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, and Trinity Health Oakland—have all made the list for Newsweek’s “America’s Best In-state Hospitals” in the state of Michigan for 2025. Additionally, Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Michigan’s joint venture partner with Chelsea Hospital, […]