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Obituary: Jamie Elaine Zick
Jamie Elaine Zick, born April 8, 1977 to Ed and Lori Zick, in Lansing, Michigan, died at age 48 on November 23, 2025. Jamie grew up in Lansing in her toddler years and then moved with the family to Stockbridge. She was a very fascinating girl, strong willed, very clever, and absolutely a Spitfire. She […]
Main Street Shines as Festival of Lights Parade Welcomes the Christmas Season
by Hope Salyer Stockbridge officially kicked off the Christmas season Saturday evening as the annual Festival of Lights parade illuminated Main Street with sparkling floats, holiday music, and festive community spirit, with Gordie Kunzelman emceeing the night. Families lined the streets despite the snowy weather, gathering to watch local businesses’ and residents’ creatively lit floats […]
Positive Parenting: Why toddlers lie and how to respond
by Dr. Erin Clifton I remember when my oldest was 3 years old and told his first lie. I immediately called my sister, excited about this intellectual stage of development. It wasn’t deliberate deception, but more of an untruthful statement. According to “A Parent’s Guide to Lying and Age-Appropriate Consequences” on parents.com, research shows children […]
Outreach in Action
New bipartisan legislation introduced in Michigan to address water affordability and access by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall “I can’t afford to keep my house.” Heartbreaking words, spoken by a client to Gwen Reid, Stockbridge Community Outreach director, in early November as the client faced elevated water and heating bills, along with a rise in […]
Adrenaline and vigilance paved the way for Kensington winter fun
by Andrea Stickney How did we ever find that toboggan hill in Kensington? We didn’t. We made it, along with a growing number of winter snow enthusiasts, until the broken arms and legs, not to mention threatened lawsuits, shut it down. But that was only temporary. Some things are meant to be, and the hill […]
Clyde’s Corner
‘But I only wanted a trim!’ by Clyde Whitaker Probably none of you out there will believe this, but I was a little spitfire when I was young, full of “vim and vigor,” a pretty hyper kid. Eventually, I needed to start getting my hair cut. I don’t remember much about those early haircuts, but […]
Ingham County Environmental Affairs Commission calls for transparency and a comprehensive regulatory framework in local data center development
PRESS RELEASE FROM INGHAM COUNTY Mason, Michigan – On November 19, 2025 the Ingham County Environmental Affairs Commission passed a resolution urging the Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL), the City of Lansing, and all other relevant local government and electric utility entities serving residents of Ingham County to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework […]
5 Healthy Towns Survey Update
(Chelsea, MI) – 5 Healthy Towns Foundation continues to ask our community members to take five minutes of their time to complete the 5 Healthy Towns survey. Responses will be collected through December 7, 2025. Anyone 18 and older living within the boundaries of the Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester and Stockbridge school districts can […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 20, 2025
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting to order on October 20, 2025, at 7:01pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Treasurer James Wireman, Trustee Ed Wetherell, Trustee Terry Sommer; Member absent Clerk Becky Muraf. Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence […]
Stockbridge FFA Celebrates a Season of Growth, Learning, and Community Impact
2025 fall school year written by Stockbridge FFA Reporter, Klayre Smith Stockbridge, MI — The Stockbridge FFA Chapter has enjoyed a busy and rewarding fall season filled with hands-on learning, leadership development, and community engagement. From raising animals and competing in statewide contests to environmental conservation and national travel, students have truly embodied the FFA motto: Learning […]