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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 […]
Obituary: James Leo Switzenberg
James Leo Switzenberg, Sr., age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 14, 1948 in Stockbridge, Michigan, the son of John K. and Mary K. (Walz) Switzenberg. James had lived in the Stockbridge area his entire life. He attended the one-room school house […]
Pop Quiz reveals your interest in writing
Writing for the Stockbridge Community News provides opportunities to: expand your business or academic portfolio. strengthen your resume. meet people and businesses in the community. make a difference in the community. Writing is truly one of those skills where practice makes perfect. An editor polishes the piece so volunteers can be confident that their writing […]
Obituary: Thomas Eugene Hicks
Thomas Eugene Hicks, of Munith, Michigan, passed away on November 8, 2021. He was born on December 19, 1962 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Buck and Rita (Schneider) Hicks. He had lived in the Munith area his entire life. He enjoyed fishing, hanging with his family, drinking coffee, and was always good with an […]
Obituary: Jeffrey Thomas Hamlin
Jeffrey Thomas Hamlin, age 47, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born April 1, 1974 in Jackson, MI, the son of Tommy Lee and Evelyn J. (Hoffman) Hamlin. Jeffrey had lived in the Stockbridge area his entire life, graduating from Stockbridge High School in 1993. He […]