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Reading Between the Lines
Fun titles for children and pets to enjoy this holiday season by Shuyler Clark With the frigid winter settling in and kids out of school for the holidays, parents may want a distraction for their children during slow days. Reading to pets is a perfect activity to pass the time and has many benefits, including […]
Death Notice: Edsel Carpenter
Edsel Carpenter, age 86, of Stockbridge, MI passed away on November 14, 2021. He was born May 15, 1935 in Royalton, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. The family will receive friends at the funeral […]
Staff Spotlight: Parapro Delores Shippe—Grandma Dee—has a special gift
by Amy Haggerty Working with children who have special needs has become one of Delores Shippe’s callings in life. She currently works at Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School, supporting classroom teachers and assisting students with learning difficulties so they can function in the classroom with one-on-one help. “I love high school and, yes, after all these […]
Outreach needs your help to spread joy at the holidays
Holiday planning at Outreach begins before Halloween, as we gear up for our busiest time of year. 2021 promises to be busier than ever, with many new families in need of assistance during this pandemic crisis. Here are some dates and information for those who wish to apply for assistance and for those with the […]
Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction fundraiser now taking place
The Silent Auction returns this year and runs Nov. 15 to 30 in the Stockbridge Library, 200 Wood Street, during open hours, call 517-851-7810 for more information. Stop by to see the offerings and bid often. Bids will be taken on all items through Nov. 30 and top bidders will be notified shortly afterwards.
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Stockbridge graduate honors local veterans
by Tom Tucker Early in the morning of Nov. 11, 2021, Pat Flannery starts a mission he has repeated for 11 years—honoring the gravesites of veterans who served between the Civil War and the present. Flannery, a 1975 graduate of Stockbridge High School who now resides in South Dakota, recently drove to the area to […]
Fall Inspiration ~ Beautiful autumn colors and textures are captured during nature walks
November’s inspiration comes from Jennifer Hammerberg appreciating the beauty in Mother Nature’s landscape. Jennifer notes, “Fall is my favorite time of year when it comes to Mother Earth dressed in her colors of the season.” She can’t resist snapping a few pictures while taking her daily walks. The color of the burning bush is magnificent […]
Death Notice: Shawn Lawrence Parks
Shawn Lawrence Parks, age 37, of Grass Lake, Michigan, passed away on November 10, 2021. He was born on February 11, 1984 in Ann Arbor, MI. Shawn was a graduate of Stockbridge High School, class of 2002. A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – […]
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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives 2021 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced Nov. 9 that it has been named a 2021 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, a national leader in health care consumer and workforce engagement. Press Ganey recognized St. Joe’s Chelsea as a top-performing health care organization, ranking the hospital within the […]
Pioneer Day brings area’s history to life
by Jenny Smith The grounds of the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museums swarmed with activity on the sunny morning of Oct. 10, as many turned out to learn more about the area’s pioneer days during a living history experience. Pioneer Day, an annual celebration of late 19th-century farm life, has been a tradition for […]