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Dena Sommer coordinates program for easing preschoolers into their first school experiences by Mary Jo David If you arrive at Smith Elementary at the same time as the students in the morning, you’re likely to see Dena Sommer smiling and greeting the children coming through the doors. Although a large part of her focus as […]
Gregory man impersonating wife in texts is arraigned and charged with child sexually abusive activity
information provided by Unadilla Township Police Department [Editorial Note from Stockbridge Community News: There are or have been other Unadilla Township resident(s) who have the same name as the man who has been arraigned in this case.] May 1, 2025: A Gregory man has been taken into custody, without incident, and lodged at the Livingston […]
Bridge to Wellness
Turn mental health awareness into action by Sarah Wilczynski May is Mental Health Month, and this year, Mental Health America (MHA) is calling for individuals to turn mental health awareness into action. MHA is the nation’s leading, community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health […]
Positive Parenting
For baby’s sake: Navigating conflict with compassion by Dr. Erin Clifton This column continues our series reviewing “And Baby Makes Three” by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. This month, we explore Chapters Four and Five, which offer a roadmap for navigating conflict between new parents using kindness and clarity. From criticism to connectionLet’s face it: […]
Outreach in Action
‘Meal of the Month’ pilot focuses on healthy eating and cooking skills by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Good, healthy eating starts in the kitchen, and a “Meal of the Month” pilot program, launched in March by Outreach, is giving participants a chance to eat well while honing their culinary chops. The program is benefitting […]
Local kickball group gets the ball rolling for 2025 season
by Diane Constable So, do you want to play some kickball?! If so, join the fun with The Ballstars this season at the baseball field in Gregory, located on Church Street east of M106. Kimberly Rosedale got the idea of starting this local kickball league after learning that friends played with a Lansing kickball league. […]
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, What do I do about a “double dipper” who attends our family functions? Nowadays, it seems people would be more attentive to not […]
Deadly March storm serves as reminder to be prepared
by Mary Jo David Michigan has experienced some treacherous spring weather. Barely ten days into this season, on March 30, an EF1 tornado touched down in Williamston. Nearby, in Stockbridge, where a tornado was rumored to have touched down, a 56-year-old man was injured when a large tree fell on his house in the 4300 […]
Chasing Light: A journey through healing and resilience
by Tina Cole-Mullins May blooms, not just with flowers, but with a spotlight on mental health awareness. Over the years, I’ve found myself reflecting on the paths I’ve walked and the resilience I’ve built to navigate life’s challenges, one being Bipolar Disorder. This year, I aim to turn the spotlight onto Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—a […]
Rural Perspectives: Opossums called ‘Nature’s Sanitation Engineers’
by Diane Constable The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) may fluff itself up and give a frightening hiss while showing its 50 teeth, but it is all scare tactics. The opossum is harmless to humans. They are loners that live in urban and rural areas in abandoned burrows and logs throughout the eastern United States. It […]