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Chicken watch: Hatch day
Published in Uncaged, October 2021 Maggie Maxwell, Uncaged reporter Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The box, in this case! In Timothy Salow’s agriculture class, some new classmates have joined, and they’re not like the others. Twenty-five baby chickens have been introduced to the class to be studied this semester. Through Future Farmers […]
Behind the scenes of the 2021 Community Thanksgiving Dinner
by Mary Jo David “Many hands make light work.” And many hands are certainly what’s needed when you’re shopping for and preparing the Stockbridge Community Thanksgiving Dinner—a 27-year tradition (not counting the 2020 cancellation due to COVID). According to Erin Smith, who has been the volunteer coordinator of this monumental feat for the past three […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
December 1921—Swamp trees for Christmas. Moonshine for hard colds. Worldwide shortage of marriageable men. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from December 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news […]
Obituary: Richard “Dick” Mason
On November 18th, 2021, Richard “Dick” Mason, age 71, of Stockbridge, Michigan lost his short but hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away at home, surrounded by family. Dick was born June 16, 1950 to Richard and Christine (Brennan) Mason in Owosso, MI. The family lived in Garden City, MI and were avid […]
10th Annual Festival of Lights is this Saturday in Downtown Stockbridge
Please join these activities on November 27: 3 – 6 pm in Township Hall: Santa & Mrs. Claus Crafts & letters to Santa workshop Hot cocoa & donuts for sale by Boy Scouts Gingerbread House Contest Treasure Hunt Ornament Sales 10 – 4 pm at High School: One Stop Holiday Shop Craft Show held by […]
A local look at Christmas, past and present
by Tina Cole-Mullins The Christmas season is here again and family, friends and community prepare to join as one to celebrate. Jack Frost is nipping at our noses as the weather turns cold and we get our first taste of winter. But this does not deter true Michigander shoppers from pushing through the hustle and […]
Rural Perspectives: The woolly bear caterpillar and the weather
by Diane Constable Will 2022 have a short and mild winter? Who among us has seen the woolly bear caterpillar and not wondered if it really does predict the harshness of the upcoming season? In early spring, the overwintering woolly bear caterpillar will come out of hibernation and form a cocoon. In two weeks, it […]
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 […]
At 99, Dorene White is the life of the party—again!
by Mary Jo David Family and friends gathered in downtown Stockbridge on Nov. 14 to celebrate Dorene White’s 99th birthday. The momentous occasion for this Stockbridge jewel was celebrated at the Back Street Meeting & Hall Space. The party hall was filled with well-wishers, and Dorene was in her glory surrounded by balloons, flowers, friends, […]
Cindy Elliott named president of IHA medical group
Information from IHA and St. Joe’s IHA, the medical group for Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and a member of Trinity Health, has appointed Cindy Elliott, RN, FACHE, to be its next president. The announcement on Nov. 17, 2021, follows unanimous votes by the IHA Governing Board and the Trinity Health Michigan Board and Elliott’s […]