Stockbridge
Rural Perspectives: American bald eagle now found in area
by Diane Constable Although uncommon here, the beloved and very protected American bald eagle has taken up residence in our area. Its scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalushas means white-headed sea eagle. The bald eagle is our largest raptor with an average wingspan of 7.5 feet and a height up to 3.5 feet. It has been known […]
Outreach: It takes a village—and then some
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Every Wednesday Pete Lonsberry pulls into the parking lot of Stockbridge Community Outreach off Cherry and Elm Streets and unloads pallets of produce, dairy and other perishable food from his Greater Lansing Food Bank truck. “It’s nice helping people out,” said Lonsberry, who’s been delivering for the Greater Lansing […]
Staff Spotlight: Carol Nightingale-Poll has built a foundation for helping young learners succeed
by Amy Haggerty Years ago, upon meeting Carol Nightingale-Poll for the first time, she was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about students who had learning difficulties. At that time, Nightingale-Poll had just accepted a teaching position in the district for the next fall. It’s hard to believe she has now been teaching special […]
HELPING PEOPLE MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR LIVES
Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC, is an established law firm that is dedicated to providing quality legal services to clients in Fowlerville, Howell, Webberville, Morrice, Stockbridge, Williamston, Byron & Bancroft. Our practice is primarily focused on family law and divorce, with additional services offered in bankruptcy, criminal law, estate planning and municipal law. Whatever […]
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
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Bridge to Wellness
May: Using Nutrition Facts Labels can help improve your health by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD This brief overview of nutrition food labels may help you use the information more effectively and easily to make quick, informed food decisions for a healthy diet. What’s changed? Calories and fat: Larger print to make it easier to see. […]
Volunteer with the Community Clean Up Club
Spring is here! Step outside with others to help spruce up a public community site. Show up at the site listed, wear appropriate clothes for the job and bring gloves and tools that fit the work. Thursday & Friday, April 14 & 15: Panther Disc Golf Course—clearing brush, picking up litter, edging, weeding, repositioning and […]
The life memories of Clyde Whitaker, longtime Stockbridge coach
Husband, father, grandfather, amateur writer and photographer, coach by Clyde Whitaker Hello everyone. Wow, where do you start and what do you include when writing about your life story as a lifelong area resident? Well, for me life started at the Rowe Memorial Hospital on Center Street in Stockbridge. The hospital closed many years ago […]
Stephens Family celebrates five generations
The Stephens Family is proud to welcome Grayson James to their family. This wonderful addition makes 5 generations! The mother and her baby, Grayson, are healthy and the entire family is thrilled. Pictured left to right in the photo above are: George Stephens, great-grandfather; Ashley Walker, holding her baby, Grayson James Walker […]