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Death Notice: Dona Erhart
Dona Erhart (age 89) passed away in September. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her name be made to: “PAPAYAGO RESCUE HOUSE” for parrots. Donations can be sent to: “Papayago Rescue House, 3778 Canton Road, Marietta, Georgia 30066. A private burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, MI. Arrangements by […]
Death Notice: Forest Holbrook
Forest Holbrook, age 87, of Munith, MI, passed away on September 22, 2021. He was born May 30, 1934 in Breathitt Co., KY. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Munith. The family will receive friends at […]
Obituary: Therma E. Curtis
Therma E. Curtis, age 102, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born on February 21, 1919 in Dansville, MI, the daughter of Fred and Allie Mae (Younglove) Hayhoe. Therma had lived in the area her entire life. She was a life-member of the Millville […]
5 Healthy Towns: One Big Connection
One Big Connection (OBC) is the official platform of the One Big Thing Initiative, a collaborative effort to enhance connections, optimism, resiliency and engagement in the 5 Healthy Towns region. We know that mental health is of the utmost importance. You can expect our OBC action teams to provide information, opportunities, and resources that suit […]
Volleyball Struggles Continue Against State Powers
The Stockbridge volleyball team has hit a rough stretch of late as the Panthers went 1-5 in their last five matches. Two of the losses have come to state ranked teams in conference foes Lansing Christian and Lakewood. The Panthers fell in straight sets to both squads. In the latest MIVCA (Michigan Volleyball Coaches Association) […]
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Welcome Back Panthers
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Panthers Cross Country Teams Sweep First GLAC Jamboree
The Stockbridge boys’ and girls’ cross country teams had a strong showing at the first GLAC Jamboree of the season at Leslie with both teams coming home with first place finishes. The boys took first with 29 points, beating out Olivet with 49 and Leslie 52. The Panthers were powered with threee runners finishing in […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea President to retire in March 2022
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea After a decade of transformational leadership that has reshaped St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the community, hospital President Nancy Graebner-Sundling announced on Sept. 17, 2021, that she plans to retire in March of next year, capping a 48-year career in health care. A succession planning process has been initiated […]
Obituary: Dona Erhart
On a chilly September morning with a blood orange sun rising in the sky, Dona Erhart (age 89) went home to the Lord and her husband Bob…who preceded her in death four years previous. Dona was active in the Stockbridge Garden Club to which she had many friends. Her friend, Jan Huffine, was her closest […]
Dedicated employees at Smith Elementary arrive early to prepare for students
by Judy Brune Hours before students get to school, many Stockbridge Community Schools staff members are working hard getting ready for their arrival. Food is prepared, buildings are cleaned, and transportation is being coordinated. Here, the Stockbridge Community News captured a few of the “early morning,” dedicated employees in action at Smith Elementary. (Photos by […]