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Our community appreciates our teachers and school personnel
THANK YOU Stockbridge teachers and staff members for all that you do for the students and families in our community! You are appreciated.
Garden Club deck the hall–historic Stockbridge Township Hall
by Judy Williams It’s looking more like Christmas around Stockbridge thanks to 23 Stockbridge Area Garden Club members. The mighty members divided into four groups to conquer the holiday task. The hardier members took on the work of trimming the 9-foot spruce donated by Molly and Rick Howlett of the Howlett Tree Farm, […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, a joint venture hospital between Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and University of Michigan Health, announced Nov. 10 that it has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes achievement in protecting patients from harm and error within each […]
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 […]