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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 […]
Death Notice: Justin D. Titus
Justin D. Titus, age 37, of Munith, MI, passed away on June 17, 2021. He was born in Jackson, MI on July 29, 1983, A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021, 3:00 p.m., at the Munith United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 2:00-3:00 […]
The volunteers who illuminate a fireworks extravaganza
article and photos by Hope Salyer An explosion echoes through downtown Stockbridge, lighting up the sky. Children run around Veterans Memorial Park, laughing and screaming as their parents draw their eyes toward the glowing sky. Another annual fireworks show has begun. Drawn to the colorful display, residents from Stockbridge and the surrounding areas gather in […]
Our community comes together: A Day in the Village – 2021
Our community comes together: A Day in the Village – 2021 Photo credits: Judy Brune and Mary Jo David With a greater appreciation for hometown gatherings, the people of Stockbridge and surrounding areas came out to enjoy food, fun, and friends during A Day in the Village festivities over Father’s Day weekend.
Rural Perpectives: Tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
by Diane Constable If you look around the fields on a warm sunny day or in your garden when the red, purple or orange flowers are in bloom, you are likely to see one of our largest butterflies — the beautiful tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). The females will lay their eggs on tree leaves, prefering […]