by Diane Constable The common, or northern walkingstick (Diapheromera femorata) can be found in most of North America, and is a champion of camouflage. It easily mimics a stick to hide itself from predators. It can move its front legs forward along the antennas and extend its back legs to complete the “stick” look. The walkingstick […]

Information provided by Saline Area Schools On Nov. 8, crafters from 14 states and 168 Michigan cities will come together at the annual Saline Craft Show at Saline Middle School. Vendors will display their recent work in decorative painting, stoneware, rugs, birdhouses, holiday decorations, ceramics and more. The show provides both crafts and art, from […]

by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall As high food prices, tariff threats and SNAP benefit cuts loom over family food budgets, Stockbridge Community Outreach offers a ray of light with a program designed especially for kids from food insecure households. Now in its 16th year (with a COVID-induced break in 2020), the Outreach Tide Me […]

Sun 06/01  – Cardiac Arrest- Holmes Rd./Williamsville Rd., Parking Complaint- Arnold Rd./ W M36 Monday 06/02 – Assist EMS- Barton Rd./Spears Rd., Assist other Agency- Williamsville Rd./Doyle Rd., Welfare Check- Wasson Rd./ Weller Rd.  Tuesday 06/03 – Hazard- M36/ Van Syckle Rd., Assault (Report only)- W Trebesh Cir/ Winifred Ct. Wednesday 06/04 – Animal Complaint- […]

Waterloo Township in Jackson County, MI is seeking a part time Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO). The ZEO will work closely with the township’s zoning administrator, elected officials, and residents to resolve ordinance related issues. The ZEO will enforce the township ordinances, zoning ordinances and building ordinances to ensure public health, safety, and welfare of the […]

by Tina Cole-Mullins When disaster strikes far from home, it’s easy to feel disconnected—until familiar voices break through the headlines. These people could be our former classmates or neighbors, friends or family, or maybe community volunteers. Suddenly, the disaster doesn’t feel so far away anymore. Three people with links to Stockbridge—Meghan Gerisch, Lori Osborne and […]

Robert “Bob” Munsel Williams, age 77, of Gregory, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bob was born on August 29, 1947, in Monroe, Michigan, to John Sharp Williams and Mary Jane Sagan Williams. When Bob was a toddler, his family relocated to Natchez, Mississippi, and he fondly recalled his early childhood ofswimming […]