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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 […]
Stockbridge FFA Chapter Donates Fresh Eggs to Community Outreach
The Stockbridge Community Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps low-income Stockbridge families receive food and other necessities. They offer assistance with food, housing, transportation, prescription medications, utilities, clothing, and household goods. Outreach serves over 70 families per month. Even with all of these resources, Outreach still lacks fresh, wholesome foods. Farmers frequently donate their […]
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UTPD Activity from Tuesday, August 1st-Thursday August 31, 2023
Tuesday 08/01 Citizen Assist- Mickey Ln/M36 Subpoena Service- W M36/Katherine Ct. Fraud-Doyle Ct./Doyle Rd. Wednesday 08/02 Citizen Assist- Williamsville Rd./Holmes Rd. Suspicious Vehicle- Kathryn Ct./W M36 Assist UTFD- Livermore Rd./E Trebesh Cir. Animal Complaint- Josline Lake Dr./Westbury Dr. Subpoena Service- W M36/Kathryn Ct. Assist EMS-Unadilla Rd./Williamsville Rd. Thursday 08/03 Lost/Found Animal-Doyle Rd./Unadilla Rd. Suspicious Situation-Barton […]
Local Pianist to Perform at Historic Stockbridge Township Hall
Information provided by Stockbridge Area Arts Council Rarely do you find the WOW factor in music, but that is exactly what you are in for at a performance by Adam Knight. Fasten your seat belt. Adam is a 21 year old classical pianist and classical music aficionado. He started piano at the age of 8, […]
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: September 22
This week, there will be lots of fall vegetables and fruits available at the Open Air Market of Stockbridge. We’re on the Town Square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 22. It may be the last week for corn! We will have lots of cabbage, squash, peppers, potatoes, onions, […]
Panthers Fall to Hart at Olivet College
Photo by Mark Rogozinski The Panthers dropped a high-scoring affair to Hart at Olivet College 54-41 September 15. Jalen Rogozinski had a career night, passing for 455 yards on 27-39 passing for six touchdowns. The yards, completions, and touchdowns all put Rogozinski in second place in Stockbridge football history, with Mason Gee-Montgomery holding the record […]