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Volleyball Takes Down Perry in Four
The Stockbridge volleyball team continued its late season surge as the Panthers took down Perry in four sets 25-7, 25-18, 15-25, 25-23. The Panthers improved to 3-3 in the GLAC, with the league meet this Saturday at Lakewood. Grace Hall had a big night with 23 digs and 16 kills to lead the Panthers. Arin […]
Vaping 101 Program: What’s Important to Know
A FREE one-hour educational training program for adults and adolescents to learn the facts about vaping, including information on: What vaping is Devices Risks and effects Youth prevention The training will be offered on Zoom on the following dates: Tuesday, October 27th, 7:00 to 8:00pm Thursday, November 12th, 7:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday, December 9th, […]
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Bruce Brown returns to Stockbridge Community District
by Amy Haggerty We are excited to be welcoming back Bruce Brown to the district. He has stepped back in as interim superintendent for Stockbridge Community School District. This is due to current Superintendent Karl Heidrich leaving. Brown was the long term superintendent for Stockbridge Community Schools, and retired about 7 years ago. Carrie Graham […]
My experience as a poll worker
by Jennifer Hammerberg In 2018, my friend and township clerk needed additional poll workers for the midterm elections. I was available and interested; liked and trusted her and wanted to serve my country. To become a poll worker, you must be trained every two years. I applied and was trained, first in 2018 and again […]
Unadilla Glass Company opens its doors in Downtown Stockbridge
by Mary Jo David A new glass company has moved into Downtown Stockbridge. Kevin Adkins and his wife, Wendy Sabo, are the proprietors of Unadilla Glass Company LLC, which officially opened its doors at 123 W. Main Street on Oct. 1 this year. “Kevin grew up right near here in Gregory,” said Sabo who is […]
The Village of Stockbridge began Sewer Jetting October 20th
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, The Village began sewer jetting the mains. THIS COULD CAUSE WATER SPRAYS OUT OF TOILETS. This will clear out both tree roots and debris from all sewer lines. Depending on the number of tree roots, this could take up to 6 weeks. WARNING: CLOSE TOILET LIDS
A glance in the rearview mirror: November 1920
by Mary Jo David Author’s Note: The “Rearview Mirror” has been on hiatus since the April edition of Stockbridge Community News due to the local Stockbridge Library closing for COVID-19. In October 2020, the library re-opened for limited public access to its computers and microfiche reader, so this month, we are bringing back the “Rearview […]
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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and Michigan Medicine to offer free flu vaccines in Stockbridge TODAY!
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and Michigan Medicine will host a free flu vaccination clinic in Stockbridge at Veteran’s Memorial Park today, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for anyone over the age of 18. The clinic is designed for people who may not have insurance, or who can not afford the out of […]
Celebrate Veterans Day: Become part of America’s largest veterans’ service organization—The American Legion
by Mary Jo David In 2019 the LEGION Act was signed into law. The passage of this new Act simplifies American Legion eligibility and opens it up to any veteran with an honorable discharge anytime since the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, Dec. 7, 1941. This has extended membership opportunities to six million veterans who […]
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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, […]