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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 […]
Behind the scenes of Gregory’s 4th of July celebration tradition
by Judy Williams A lot has to happen behind the scenes before you hear the oohs and ahhs of the Gregory Fourth of July celebration. Most of the background tasks are handled by the hard-working Fourth of July committee. These 10 dedicated individuals have been planning the 47th Independence Day Celebration for almost a year. […]
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Boyd Heating and Cooling ~ Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured
We are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. […]
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Early Morning Teen Fight prompts multiple law enforcement agencies to residence
by Tina Cole-Mullins In the early morning hours of June 19, at approximately 1 a.m., Ingham County Sheriff Deputies responded to the 4600 block of Chapman Road in Stockbridge for “a large fight at a party” according to Field Officer Captain Andrew Daenzer. “Most of the party had dispersed when Sheriff’s Deputies arrived,” Daenzer said. […]
Reading between the Lines
Magic aids gender identity in ‘The Brilliant Death’ by Shuyler Clark Although the publishing industry has made great strides in promoting diversity in recent years, gender identity, particularly in fantasy, is often underutilized and unexplored. Author A.R. Capetta (all pronouns) tackles gender’s vast spectrum in many of their works, including their 2018 young adult novel […]
Lots of competition for Chamber’s ‘Father of the Year’ Contest
by Mary Jo David This year the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce received numerous nominations for their Father of the Year contest. All of the submissions were submitted to teachers at both Smith and Heritage schools. Cherie Van Blaircum, president of the Chamber, was amazed by the response this year’s contest received. “Initially we collected […]
Look who’s retiring from Stockbridge Schools
by Amy Haggerty Three teachers from Stockbridge Community Schools have retired as of the end of the 2021/2022 school year— Diane Brooks, Corey Pena, and Kristy Ward. Together, they have been teaching for a combined total of over 60 years. Replacing these three experienced educators will be a big challenge for the district. Diane Brooks […]
Outreach in Action
Groceries and bank reform can help ease the grip of financial need by Jo Mayer In the parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach today, we gave out 70 “surprise” grocery bags filled with food. “Surprise,” because each week the contents vary based on what the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s truck disgorges. What’s not surprising is […]
Bus Drivers Wanted
Stockbridge Community Schools are Now Hiring $120.42 a day for full-time drivers at 6 hours per day. Paid training — no out-of-pocket costs. No weekends / holidays. Snow days and summers off. You’re home when your children are. Full-time driver option of year-round pay. Split hours for appointments. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. […]
Clyde’s Corner
Dalton Satkowiak selected for Grant W. Whitaker ‘Leadership through Character Award’ by Clyde Whitaker Hello everyone! I have to admit that I had writer’s block about what to write for my July “Clyde’s Corner” column. Fortunately, a story became available last Monday, June 6, during the presentation of a “Leadership through Character” baseball award named […]