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Obituary: George W. Lee
George W. Lee passed away peacefully with family members by his side in Live Oak, Florida on Saturday February 8, 2025. A Detroit native, George moved near Gregory, Michigan during childhood and later attended school in Stockbridge. In high school, he played football and was president of his junior and senior classes, graduating in 1959. […]
Unadilla Township Notice of a Public Hearing to Consider the Township’s Proposed 2025/26 Budget
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Thursday March 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Unadilla Township Hall, 126 Webb Street, Gregory, MI The Unadilla Township Board will hold a public hearing to consider the Township’s proposed 2025/26 budget. A copy of the proposed 2025/26 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate, will be available for public […]
Reading Between the Lines
The Wager: A tale of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder by Chuck Wisman The #1 New York Times bestseller, “The Wager,” is an engrossing and masterfully written story of nonfiction by David Grann, author of other popular novels, including “Killers of the Flower Moon.” In the early 1700s, a squadron of Royal Navy warships secretly departed […]
Active Aging: Heaping praise on women who make a difference
by Stacey Mason March is Women’s History Month, so I thought I’d take this space to heap praise on women I’ve known forever and those I’ve recently met. Yes, this will focus on my experience. I’m hoping it encourages all of you to do the same! Let me start with my maternal grandmother, Betty Edson. […]
Area youth invited to Carve It Up at the Coliseum
Free ice skating event on March 22 at Arctic Coliseum Hosted by 5 Healthy Towns and Chelsea State Bank Winter blues got you down and looking for something fun to do? Let’s meet up at the rink and carve up the ice! Ice skating is a great way to have a good time while also […]
Paws and Claws: Your pet’s teeth, gums should be checked annually
by Cindy Anderson, DVM As concern for pets’ health has increased, so has our awareness of the importance of their dental health. Studies have revealed an obvious correlation between the health of our pets and oral disease. Animals with clean teeth live longer lives. As a way to focus on the importance of this often […]
Rural Perspectives: Turkey vultures return to our area in mid-March
by Diane Constable Although turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) are not the prettiest birds, they perform a priceless function. The scientific name, which means “cleansing breeze,” points to the fact that they are the cleanup crew of the natural world and help prevent diseases. These birds are uniquely equipped to eat carrion as their main food […]
New bridge to expand access to Blind Lake near Gregory
by Bruce Brown Thanks to Chuck Dennison, park manager for nearby Pinckney Recreation Area, boaters entering Blind Lake from Half Moon Lake will soon be traveling under a new bridge. Blind Lake is five miles southeast of Gregory. It is one of the many lakes near Stockbridge and is within the Stockbridge School District. Blind […]
From free Thanksgiving Day dinners to coaching several Stockbridge sports teams, Erin Smith prides herself on giving back
by Hope Salyer The free Thanksgiving Day dinner has been a staple in the Stockbridge Community for years, providing a free, hot meal to community members in need or who would otherwise spend the holiday alone. For the past five years, one woman has overseen the planning and execution of this important annual event. While […]
Death Notice for February
Margie Ellen Pollok, age 83, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on February 3, 2025. Patricia “Pat” Jean Williams, age 86, of Munith, MI, passed away on February 9, 2025. Charles A. Martin Sr., age 92, of Munith, MI, passed away on February 11, 2025. Sharon Marie Barber Ramseyer, age 80, passed away on February 12, […]