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Michigan high school coaches welcome basketball coach Phil Hora to Hall of Fame by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone! I have some GREAT news to share with all of you. On Sept. 17, basketball coach Phil Hora was inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame! The induction ceremony was held in […]
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: September 29
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge launches an extravaganza weekend in Stockbridge. We’re on the Town Square from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 29. This week, our vendors will have corn, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beans, pumpkins, apples and other seasonal produce. The Market will also have honey, maple syrup, eggs, granola, […]
Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition Hosting Suicide Prevention Training
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition is hosting a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training at Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School on Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. This suicide prevention training teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, […]
Bridge to Wellness
Emergency preparedness tips and upcoming conservancy event by Patti Bihn, BSN, RN September was National Preparedness Month, and this year the focus was on preparing older adults for disaster. Several factors make older adults more vulnerable after disasters, including, but not limited to the following: A greater likelihood of suffering from chronic conditions and the […]
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 […]
CTS: Call today to schedule an appointment
If you’re looking for a firm that will focus on your individual needs, and always treat you like a client who matters, look no further. CTS Smart Business Solutions is large enough to offer a full range of professional services, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve. We will thoroughly […]
Obituary: Joan I. Hoffman
Joan I. Hoffman, of Pleasant Lake, MI, age 85, passed away on September 21, 2023 in Jackson, MI. Joan was born on May 28, 1938 in Evart, MI, the daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (Phelps) Irish. Joan was an elementary teacher from 1960-1968. She received her Master’s Degree and then served as an Assistant Professor […]
Local small business owners host Vendors in the Square
by Joan Tucker On Sunday, Aug. 27, the skies were blue and the temperature was a perfect 68 degrees for local vendors to gather on the Stockbridge Town Square. Sheldyn Wildeman, of “Linked Jewelry,” called a small group of local vendors to display their creative wares. Wildeman states, “This was an impromptu gathering, and we […]
Reading between the Lines
‘Lessons in Chemistry’ provides food for thought by Mary Jo David Social norms have changed drastically since the 1950s and 1960s—but have they really? “Lessons in Chemistry,” by Bonnie Garmus, is a great read for adults, young and old. The novel takes place in the late 1950s through the 1960s and spans a wide range […]
Active Aging: A local, longtime canning enthusiast shares her secrets
by Mary Schwark End-of-garden canning is one of my favorite things to do. I learned a lot about canning from my mom, Helen King. Then I discovered more on my own as I got older. It is a lot of work, but very rewarding. I love to give my kids and grandkids my home canned […]