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Mercy Health, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System recognize employee dedication with improved benefits Includes minimum wage increase to $15 an hour
CANTON and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 19, 2020) – Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, which together comprise the Michigan region of Trinity Health, will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour effective immediately. This increase will benefit more than 2,100 full and part-time employees across Trinity Health Michigan hospitals and its medical groups including IHA, […]
Death Notice: Richard E. Deanhofer
Richard E. Deanhofer, age 75, of Munith, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Per his wishes he has been cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
Death Notice: John Conway
John Conway, age 97, of Pleasant Lake, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born April 6, 1923 in Croom, Ireland. Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home at a later date. For their outstanding compassionate care at the end […]
Domestic violence scars families, but there is hope
by Tina Cole-Mullins Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series on domestic violence in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Each minute, an average of 20 people are abused by their partner. Each day, 20,000 calls are made to domestic violence hotlines, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic […]
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Heidrich says goodbye to Stockbridge Community Schools
by Amy Haggerty Stockbridge Community Schools Superintendent Karl Heidrich has resigned from his post, effective Oct. 23. Heidrich has accepted a new position as interim superintendent of the Brandon School District in Ortonville, Mich., northeast of Brighton. He will begin his duties there Oct. 26. In the meantime, the Board of Education will consider hiring […]
Volleyball Sweeps Maple Valley in Three
The Stockbridge volleyball team continued its hot play of late by sweeping Maple Valley 3-0 Tuesday night. The Panthers took down the Lions 25-16, 26-24, 25-18 to improve to 2-3 in the GLAC with an away game at Perry Tuesday and the GLAC tournament at Lakewood Saturday remaining. Grace Hall led the Panthers with 22 […]
Panthers Stumble in Second Half Against Jonesville
The Stockbridge football team held tough with a strong Jonesville team for a half, but the Comets came out strong in the second half and the Panthers wore down and fell 48-14 Friday night. After a scoreless first quarter the Panthers struck first with a seven-yard touchdown run by Drew Philipp for a 6-0 lead. […]
Stockbridge Marching Band Gets to Take the Field at Homecoming Celebration
During these strange times due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people for the most part have focused on sports team not being able to play their contests. But it is not just athletes that have been missing out due to the restrictions. Sports got to restart this fall, but the marching bands have not been able […]
Donald Trump supporters urge you to vote on the November 3rd Election
Save America We are at the tipping point of losing our country & freedom forever. The political party that has controlled our cities for decades is now letting them burn and is positioning to take over the country. They must be stopped. Trump policies: Best economy in US history Closing the income gap Stands up […]
Joe Biden supporters urge you to vote on the November 3rd Election
WE ARE VOTING FOR: Our Health Our Social Security Our Democracy Our Planet WE ARE VOTING FOR JOE BIDEN Political advertising sponsored by Citizens of Stockbridge voting for Joe Biden.