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Summer Help Wanted
The village of Stockbridge is looking to hire a part-time recreation coordinator (about 10 hours/week) to organize and manage summer activities at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Stockbridge from mid-May until mid-to late August, 2024. Interested applicants can view the job posting here, or send a cover letter and resume to Village of Stockbridge, Attn: Recreation […]
Reading between the Lines
Can’t Go Wrong with Vera Wong by Jessica Martell Vera Wong is one of the most charismatic, outrageous and lovable characters in contemporary fiction. Set in a fading corner of Chinatown in present-day San Francisco, “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers” by Jesse Q. Sutanto is a laugh-out-loud murder mystery featuring a victim who had it […]
Camping or glamping—the choice is yours
by Mary Jo David After many enjoyable years of tent camping and then pop-up camping, our kids grew up, and we morphed into cushy campers, meaning we switched gears to trailer camping with real walls and a television! Some may consider our current mode of fifth-wheel camping as “glamping,” but if you’ve ever seen celebrity […]
Woah Nellie!
What happens overnight in the kitchen stays in the kitchen! by Mary Jo David Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Well—not exactly a chicken dinner, but something that could maybe go with a chicken dinner. This month’s 100-year-old recipe is Nellie Maxwell’s “Potato Pancakes (Russian)” from the May 3, 1924, edition of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun. And I […]
From Small Town to the Sun: Stockbridge FFA Students Launch Satellite to Capture Solar Eclipse
by Eliana Johnson For Stockbridge High School senior Jason Gruber, studying space isn’t a simple hobby; it’s a complete and utter obsession. Gruber always has loved space. The mysticism, untold stories, and endless opportunities waiting to be discovered have constantly drawn him in. “It’s always been fascinating because you never hear stories about students doing […]
Obituary: Arlene (Kaiser) Koker
Arlene (Kaiser) Koker, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family on March 25, 2024 at the Courtyard Manor Nursing Home in Howell, Michigan. She was born September 3, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Norman “Jack” and Wilma (Scheppe) Kaiser. On January 4, 1964, she married the love of her life and devoted caregiver, Richard […]
Obituary: Ralph “Gary” Lewis
Ralph “Gary” Lewis, age 70, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on May 1, 2024 at his home. He was born May 23, 1953 in Stockbridge, MI, the son of Leslie and Ada (Heselschwerdt) Lewis. Gary had lived in the Stockbridge area all of his life. He graduated from Stockbridge High School and worked as a […]
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Active Aging: 3-Week Dementia Caregiver Series begins in June at SASC
by Christine Histed, Tri-County Office on Aging Have you ever wondered what the difference is between dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, and simply put, dementia is an overall term for a group of symptoms related to memory difficulties. Meanwhile, Alzheimer’s Disease is a specific disease that causes brain changes that result […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Looking for a way to get involved? Consider signing up for a free in-person or virtual training offered by the Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) Program. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Wednesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 8* 5:30 – 8:00 pm Virtual Via Zoom Registration is required. Email sarah.wilczynski@trinity-health.org to register. *Learners […]