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Bridge to Wellness: How often should I work out—and a July challenge
by Gary Hicks First, a check-in. This column began in January, which means half a year has passed. How are you feeling? Have you learned any new exercises? Are they helping to make you feel better or stronger? If you use Facebook, let us know how you’re doing by typing a post in our Facebook […]
Meet us at the Open Air Market on the Town Square during A Day In the Village 2021: Friday, June 18
This is the Market’s 11th season and each Friday through October 29 (26 weeks), we will be on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 to 7 pm. This week, the Market will have strawberries, frozen meats, cheese, eggs, honey, jams, maple syrup, bread, pies, baked goods, fresh and dried herbs, candles, soaps and […]
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22
Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22 More than nine million vaccines administered as new COVID cases fall to one-year low. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet following increased vaccinations. Beginning June 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings will increase to 100% and the state will no longer require residents to wear a face mask. “Today is a day that we have all been […]
Staff Spotlight: Elementary teacher Lisa Bolton sees benefits of Stockbridge small-town atmosphere
by Amy Haggerty Lisa Bolton has been a fixture for Stockbridge Community School District, teaching elementary schoolchildren for 21 years. This past year she taught third grade at Heritage School. Bolton grew up in the Stockbridge area, graduating from Stockbridge High School in 1994. Immediately after she graduated, she worked at Sudz and Snacks (now […]
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 […]
5 Healthy Towns invites community to OneBigConnection.org webinar
The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and its partners are offering a 30-minute webinar to learn more about OneBigConnection.org (OBC) and how area residents and community organizations can take advantage of what OBC has to offer. The site is adding events that meet the platform’s mission, providing the community with another avenue for information. […]
Obituary: Albert “AL” Matyzius
Albert “AL” Matyzius, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away, peacefully at home on his family’s farm with his daughter and dogs, Russell and Hank by his side on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 76. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Trapp) Matyzius and daughter, Kristina […]
Tri-County Office on Aging offering free workshop
Tri-County Office on Aging Beginning in July, the Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) will be offering an interactive workshop for older adults called “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls.” With a focus on reducing fall risks, increasing physical activity, and lowering the fear of falling, the workshop will include seated exercises to improve […]
Death Notice: James Carpenter
James Carpenter, of Stockbridge, MI, age 85, passed away at his home on February 12, 2021. He was born in Royalton, KY on February 5, 1936. A Graveside Service will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Jim’s name may do […]