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Bridge to Wellness
Mental health issues: Recognizing signs, symptoms and strategies for coping by Jennifer Matthews May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, which was established in the U.S. in 1949 to help expand awareness and decrease the stigma associated with mental health issues. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings, both locally and […]
The Market’s Opening Day is May 3 on the Town Square
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge begins its 14th season on Friday, May 3, 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. This week, the Market will have honey, eggs, maple syrup, dried herbs, baked goods, […]
Clyde’s Corner: Rediscovering a special ‘Everyday Diary’ from 1936
by Clyde Whitaker Well, admittedly, I don’t think I can top my story from last month about my grandfather, but this story is special, too. It’s about a local educator from long ago—Emma L. Smith—and her beloved 1936 diary. Many, many years ago, my mother-in-law, Alice McGinn, was at a garage sale in Chelsea and […]
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 […]
Rural Perspectives
Fleabane daisies are tiny, tall, and prevalent in spring by Diane Constable Native plant Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) blooms in late spring and is found in fields, recently disturbed areas, and along our roadsides. The fleabane belongs to the composite family of flowers and is related to asters. The white rays, or outer flowers, are […]
Rough Start for Girls’ Soccer
It has been a rough start to the 2024 season for the girls’ soccer team with the Panthers sitting at 0-5 to begin the year. The Panthers opened the season with a 3-1 loss to Charyl Stockwell Academy. CSA took a 2-0 lead into halftime, but Annie Borowy found the net with 25 minutes left […]
Young Softball Team has Rough Start to Season
The Stockbridge varsity softball team and coach Don Lockhart entered the season with a very your squad and as expected the Panthers are suffering some growing pains as the young players gain experience. Not only have the Panthers had growing pains, but they have also fought with Mother Nature as well with several games already […]
Panther Track and Field Teams Off and Running
Without a league this season the Stockbridge boys’ and girls’ track teams have been filling their schedule with multiple invitationals and dual meets with future Big 8 opponents. The Panthers opened their season April 5 at the Fowlerville Early Bird Invite. The girls finished fifth and the boys 12th out of 15 teams at the […]
Baseball Off to Slow Start
The Stockbridge baseball team has gotten off to a slow start for the season with a 1-9 record. The Panthers dropped a pair in the season opener falling to Lake City 3-2 and 18-3 April 5. Lake City scored three in the fourth in the opener, but the Panthers rallied for two in the sixth […]
Positive Parenting: Ensure your kids don’t lose learning momentum this summer
by Will Bower The air is warmer and the days are longer, which means the end of the school year is coming! This change can be joyful for students but can also bring challenges. Here are some ideas for young people to make the most of the summer months. Find a couple that fit your […]