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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, […]
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 […]