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Death Notice: May 2024
Norma J. Spadafore, of Stockbridge, MI, age 72, passed away on April 27, 2024. Mary Ann Seigel, age 89, of Gregory, MI, passed away on April 30, 2024. Ralph “Gary” Lewis, age 70, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on May 1, 2024. James Edward “Eddie” Stephens, age 92, of Jackson, MI, formerly of Munith, MI, […]
Erma Bombeck paved the way for these Gen-X humor writers
by Mary Jo David Lately, when visiting some older friends and family, I’ve started taking short essays or poems I can read to them. In most cases, these visits are with people who can’t or don’t read anymore, and they seem to enjoy the selections I take with me. These visits prompted me to go […]
Woah Nellie!
It takes a village to fix a jam by Mary Jo David If you read the headline and assumed this month you’d be following along making a 100-year-old jam recipe from Nellie Maxwell, you’d be—wrong! This month, I was at the mercy of my desk drawer, which was “jammed” shut. It’s the desk drawer where […]
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: June 7
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 14th season this spring. We’re on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each week into October, we will have a full line up of Market Music. Items at the Market include: honey, eggs, maple syrup, dried herbs, baked goods, soaps, candles, […]
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]
Unadilla Township Fire Department is proud owner of new rescue truck
by Mary Jo David On May 17, 2024, the Unadilla Township Fire Department is now the proud owner of a new Rescue Truck, to be used for, among other things, medical runs, farm accidents, and water and ice rescues. The purchase was originally approved to receive Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) grant money from […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe during hot summer days
by Cindy Anderson, DVM We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but it’s important to remember that summer can come with hazards. Fleas, ticks, and heartworm are important pet care concerns in the summer. Make sure you recognize the signs and symptoms so you can help your […]
Village of Stockbridge 2023 Water Quality Report
This report covers the drinking water quality for Village of Stockbridge for the 2023 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2023. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to United States Environmental Protection […]
Staff Spotlight: Christina Villegas goes out of her way to reach her students and learn along with them
by Ben Fidler If you consider family tradition, it seems Spanish teacher Christina Villegas had no choice but to become an educator. Her grandmother had been a teacher, as were her mother and father. Her mother taught fourth grade and was a speech pathologist for 38 years, and her father taught industrial arts for 36 […]