News
How long is a furlong?
by Ron Kaiser Originally, a furlong was the length of the furrow in one acre of a plowed field. An acre is an area one furlong, which is 660 feet or 40 rods long. That equals about one-eighth of a mile. An acre’s width is one chain, which is 66 feet or 4 rods long. […]
Death Notices
Iris V. Oakley, Jackson formerly Munith, died August 18, 2018. Services from Caskey Mitchell August 21 at 11 a.m.. Burial Munith Cemetery, Visitation Tuesday 10-11 a.m. at funeral home. Renee Dahlin, Stockbridge died August 14. Memorial service at a later date.
Celebrating 35 years: SHS Class of 1983 reunites
By Tina Cole-Mullins and Deanna Cole-Kruger Thirty-five years after graduation from Stockbridge High School, members of the Class of 1983 gathered Aug. 11 for a reunion to reminisce, get reacquainted and just have a fun time. The memories came flooding back during the evening as the classmates visited with each other. Many had not been […]
Michigan Wildflowers
Many call them weeds but they are some of Michigan’s Wildflower’s that I hope you enjoy! article and photos by Rose Collison
Golfers gather at Hankerd Hills Course for 24th annual Stockbridge Athletic Golf Scramble
by Jessica Martell Pleasant Lake, Mich. – Early on the morning of Friday, July 27, 160 golfers gathered at Hankerd Hills Golf Course to compete in the 24th annual Stockbridge Athletic Golf Scramble, the proceeds of which fund various school-sponsored athletic programs. This year saw a noted increase in participation, particularly among younger […]
Death Notices
Sterling Taylor, died August 8, 2018. Celebration of Life Monday, August 13, 2018 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Visitation same location 5-8 p..m. Sunday August 12.
August 7 2018 Michigan Primary Election Results
Unofficial local election results for the State of Michigan August 2018 Primary Election are below. To view full election results for Ingham, Jackson and Livingston Counties scroll to the bottom. State of Michigan Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat) Bill Schuette (Republican) U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow (Democrat) John James (Republican) House of Representatives D1: Jack Bergman (Republican) […]
Cravingz outdoor garden brings wine, hops and song to local community
by Patrice Johnson Friday night, Aug. 3, a crowd of more than 30 neighborly customers gathered in Cravingz’s outdoor garden to enjoy the songs and strums of Phil Tolliver, a regular favorite. As hops trailed up the brick wall and an old world fountain bubbled adjacent the stage, Tolliver rocked the block with an impressive […]
The longest journey begins with a single cell
by Eric Rasmussen Our bodies are composed of trillions of cells that specialize in numerous ways to give rise to the walking, talking, and conscious human body currently reading this sentence. Amazingly, each of our intricate bodies started as one single cell containing all the precious blueprints for life, DNA. DNA amounts to a genetic […]
Death Notice
Gerald L. Randolph, formerly of Munith, died August 4, 2018. Funeral services will be held Tuesday August 7, 11 a.m. at Caskey Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge. Family will be receiving friends Monday, August 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.