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Active Aging: Independence: The need for connection and purpose is very real.
by Dana Blaszkowski Independence Day is upon us! Happy Fourth of July! Independence is defined as “freedom of control by an external power.” We celebrate our American colonies signing the written declaration in 1776 stating that they would no longer be ruled by Great Britain. When we raise children, we do it with the ultimate […]
Characters in this adult novel resolve regrets through short bursts of time travel
by Shuyler Clark In Tokyo, a cafe has gained renown for its promise that visitors can travel through time.Though many make the pilgrimage to see this for themselves, the abundance of rules turns most of these people away. This month’s selection, Before the Coffee Gets Cold, follows four people who visit the cafe over […]
Outreach in Action: Diaper Bank works with Stockbridge Outreach to provide supplies for all ages
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Outreach has a new, “undercover” partner: a diaper and adult disposable briefs bank. “I like to say it’s all about bottoms,” explained Sandy Andresen, volunteer at the Diaper Bank, located in the basement of the First Congregational Church of Chelsea, UCC. “We have diapers for children, adult disposable briefs, […]
Death Notice: Georgie “Jean” Fletcher
Georgia “Jean” Fletcher, of Stockbridge, Michigan age 75, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on June 16, 2023.
Death Notice: George H. Menge
George H. Menge, age 63, of Waterloo, Michigan, passed away in Southfield, MI at Providence Hospital on June 14, 2023.
Death Notice: Jessie J. Mays
Jessie James Mays, of Munith, Michigan passed away in May 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family that provided care for him in his home for the past six years.
First-year success at Chelsea Hospital’s combined Emergency Department and Urgent Care
by Gregory Gafni-Pappas, D.O. Dr. Gregory Gafni-Pappas, medical director of the combined Emergency Department and Urgent Care at Chelsea Hospital shared with the Stockbridge Community News about the positive impact the hospital believes the Urgent Care has had on the community since opening last year and some common things they treat in the summer. […]
Glider crashes in local field
Information provided by Unadilla Township Police Department Just before 3 p.m. on June 21, 2023, first responders were dispatched to a field on Unadilla Rd. north of Doyle Rd. where a glider had crash landed. A witness reported seeing the glider flying low over the trees and then saw a puff of dust and knew […]
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Rural Perspectives: The Eastern American Toad — a gardener’s friend
by Diane Constable The Eastern American Toad (Anaxyrus anaxyrus americanus) is found in many places, such as gardens, woodlands, grasslands and marshes, as long as there is some water and cover to hide in. To protect itself, it turns shades of green, brown and yellow, depending on its living quarters. Toads also have other tools […]