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IHA begins construction on new medical center in Chelsea
Info from Integrated Healthcare Associates On June 16, IHA, the area’s leading multi-specialty medical group, celebrated the start of construction on the new IHA Chelsea Medical Center at a groundbreaking ceremony. The medical center will be designed to enrich the overall patient experience and provide coordinated care across multiple practices and throughout IHA’s extensive delivery […]
Commencement Address to the Stockbridge High School Class of 2021
The following commencement address was submitted by Stockbridge Community Schools teacher Timothy Salow. Salow gave the commencement address at the 2021 graduation ceremony. I would like to begin by acknowledging the honor it is to have been asked by the class of 2021 to speak to you today. Apparently they have forgotten just how long […]
Artist Colleen Redfield honored with Mike Jones Award
by Paul Crandall Longtime area resident, artist and educator Colleen Redfield was this year’s recipient of the Mike Jones Award for Contributions to the Arts, awarded in the Stockbridge Town Hall during the 2021 A Day in the Village festival. The award, presented by the Stockbridge Area Arts Council, is in memory of Mike Jones, […]
StockBIZ: How will businesses work post-pandemic?
by Mary Jo David It’s so refreshing to see cars parked outside restaurants. And who ever thought we’d be glad to drive in traffic again on the highway? Both are signs of Michigan loosening its pandemic restrictions and ultimately lifting constraints on capacity, mask-wearing, and gathering sizes, effective June 22, 2021— nine days ahead of […]
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Farmers State Bank announces merger
Info from Farmers State Bank The boards of directors of Farmers State Bank (FSB) and Fentura Financial, Inc. (Fentura), the holding company for Fenton-based The State Bank, have announced an agreement by which Fentura will acquire FSB for $15.5 million in cash consideration. Based on current shares outstanding, shareholders of FSB will receive $103.33 in […]
ONLINE COMIC WORKSHOPS KICKING OFF THIS SPRING
Learn how to make your very own comics from professional cartoonist Jerzy Drozd! FAQ: Do I have to have any experience? No, all level of artists are welcome. But you do need to be ready to do a lot of drawing! Who can participate in the workshop? The workshops are being offered to students in […]
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Paws and Claws: Fireworks can create stress in some pets
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic Break out your grills, lawn chairs and festive food, because it’s that time of year again — Independence Day is just around the corner! The Fourth of July always is a great day to celebrate our nation with friends, family and furry ones alike. While fireworks are a […]
Anne (Howlett) Potts treasures family memories, growing up in Gregory
Another in SCN’s “Tales from our 50-Year Residents” As told to Mary Jo David Visit with “hometown girl” Anne (Howlett) Potts, and you can’t help but yearn for the days when Gregory was a budding metropolis with three grocery stores and two soda fountains. And although it was a busy town, it was a place […]
Szumlinski, Lockhart to Play in Lansing Softball All Star Game
The Stockbridge softball team ended a successful softball season in early June and post-season awards are being announced and a pair of Panthers will take part in the Lansing All-Star game Wednesday night. Seniors Arin Szumlinski and Hannah Lockhart will play for the Lansing South team against the North All Stars at Rainey Park in […]
Death Notice: Nancy Ann (Nichol) Hoyt
Nancy Ann (Nichol) Hoyt passed away on December 22, 2020. Nancy was born on February 9, 1933. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at Munith Cemetery in Munith, MI. Donations in her memory can be made to Hope Baptist Church […]