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Published in Uncaged, January 2023 by Macy Cipta, Uncaged Reporter The issue in today’s world is that it is hard to recognize a bully. The person that looks like they are complimenting someone or are being kind can actually be the problem. For example, in Mean Girls, Regina George compliments another girl’s skirt and immediately […]
Ask an Expert: Why is it important to fix your car’s bumper?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Bumpers are built to take a lot of abuse, which leads to dings and dents over time. For many car owners, these seem like small things and not something that should warrant a visit to your local auto body shop. While that may be true for a small ding, you’d […]
Woah Nellie! Prune Pie beats out Onion Sandwiches for April.
by Mary Jo David Raise your hand if you like prunes. Face it, prunes get a bum rap (pun intended!). I would venture to guess that many folks reading this—especially the younger generation—are squinching up their noses at the mention of prunes. And many have probably never tried them. I was raised by a mom […]
Open Air Market of Stockbridge to add food trucks to the mix
Information provided by Open Air Market of Stockbridge For those who like trucks—food trucks, that is—the Open Air Market of Stockbridge will be the place to be this year! As the market enters its 13th year on May 5, 2023, it is shaking things up. The first two Fridays of each month, from May through […]
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Former Stockbridge librarian tells the story
My girl Peanut, world’s oldest living chicken by Marsi Parker Darwin Some readers may know me as a former Stockbridge branch librarian, where I served from 1986-1998. Those who remember me may not be surprised to learn we have a chicken living in our house. Her name is Peanut. She’s twenty years old, with a […]
Bridge to Wellness
Healthy Coping Tips for April’s National Stress Awareness Month by Emily Stewart Whether you’re dealing with difficulties at home, work or school, it can be challenging to manage stress. Coping is how you face responsibilities or problems in your life. Some days you can cope successfully—frustration or overwhelming feelings are met in a calm, healthy […]
Death Notice: Arloa I. Smith, Harold J. Edson, Dorothy “Dottie” Grumelot, Kevin M. Cook, Deborah K. Schenk
Arloa I. Smith, age 86, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on March 16, 2023. Harold J. Edson, age 59, passed away on March 14, 2023 Dorothy “Dottie” Grumelot, age 77, of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on March 9, 2023 Kevin M. Cook, age 59, of Gregory, MI, passed away on March […]
Obituary: Anne Potts
Long-time area resident and teacher Anne Potts died peacefully, surrounded by her family at home in Gregory on March 25, 2023 – just hours before her 58th wedding anniversary to Jack. Born Anne Elizabeth Howlett in Ann Arbor on September 20, 1940, to Thomas and LeAnna Howlett, Anne was the younger sister of Henry and […]
Open Air Market of Stockbridge has its last 2023 Winter Market this Sat., April 1
Join us at the CE building of the First Presbyterian Church Saturday, in downtown Stockbridge, on the corner of Center Street and M106 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking is on M106. This is our last winter market in 2023. Starting May 5, meet us each week outdoors On-the-Square from 4 p.m. to […]