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Before a COVID-19 outbreak occurs: Plan and protect yourself and others
From the CDC.gov: There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when […]
All K-12 Michigan private and public schools to close for three weeks beginning Monday
by Mary Jo David March 13: As of last night, Governor Witmer announced that all K-12 Michigan private and public schools are closing for three weeks beginning Monday. In addition, the following local colleges are making these changes: Lansing Community College: As of 3/13/2020, LCC’s website mentioned that in recognition of the growing and uncertain […]
COVID-19 Virus Results in Local College and University Schedule Changes
The COVID-19 virus is resulting in some major schedule changes at local colleges and universities in Southeastern Michigan. Below is a brief recap of what we know about area public colleges/universities. Please visit the specific college or university website for official closing status, schedule changes, and any future decisions with regard to lab and performance […]
Remember to vote in today’s primary. Vote on ballot proposals
by Hope Salyer A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate whom they believe should be a political party’s candidate for elected office to run in the general election. Primaries, also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders, are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a […]
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Farmers State Bank Announces Winners of Annual Stockbridge Schools Art Contest
Farmers State Bank is proud to support the arts in the communities we serve. For the past several years Farmers State Bank has sponsored an art contest for students in the Stockbridge Area Community Schools district. We offer a small cash prize in each age category and the winning entries are professionally mounted and displayed […]
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Panthers Host Division 3 District Tournament This Week
The Stockbridge boys’ basketball team will open the second season at home this week as they host the Division 3 district starting Monday night. The GLAC Tri-Champion Panthers (14-6) will open play Wednesday night against a talented Napoleon (14-6) from the Cascades Conference at 7:00 PM. The winner advances to Friday’s finals at 7:00 PM. […]
Death Notice: Eda Tomshack
Eda Tomshack, age 86, of Munith, MI passed away at home on March 3, 2020. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Visitation will be held 10-11 a.m. the day of service at the funeral home.
Enbridge and Michigan Laborers Union move forward with Great Lakes Tunnel project
*Article submitted by the Michigan Laborers Union Michigan Laborers Union Applauds Progress of the Great Lakes Tunnel Selection of Michigan-based Tunnel Contractor highlights investment in local workers and businesses. The Great Lakes Tunnel project made significant progress this month with environmental permit applications being prepared for agency review and renewed engagement by the Mackinac Straits […]
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Lady Panthers Season Ends at District Semifinals
An amazing season that saw numerous records broken came to a screeching halt Wednesday night as the Stockbridge girls basketball team fell to Laingsburg 53-49 in the D3 district semifinals at Dansville. The Panthers struggled offensively from the start falling behind 26-18 at the break. They made just one basket in the second quarter, but […]
Update on Re’Solution: Food Access
by Tina Cole-Mullins What’s happening to bring food back into the Stockbridge area? Daily access to fresh food is still limited, but visionaries within organizations such as Stockbridge Community Outreach, the Open Air Market of Stockbridge, Stockbridge’s First Presbyterian Church, Stockbridge DDA, the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce, and the newly-formed Eat Better Committee of […]