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CDC confirms possible instance of community spread of coronavirus in U.S.
Source: CDC.gov, www.cdc.gov/covid19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed an infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 [coronavirus] in California in a person who reportedly did not have relevant travel history or exposure to another known patient with COVID-19. At this time, the patient’s exposure is unknown. It’s possible this could be […]
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness and St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host free Family-to-Family Educational Program in Chelsea
CHELSEA, Mich., (Feb 26, 2020) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host a free Family-to-Family Educational Program in Chelsea to help parents, friends, and care givers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness — such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive […]
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From horse and buggy to space travel, Kathryn Humrich has seen it all
by Judy Williams Visit with Kathryn Humrich, and she will tell you about going by horse and buggy to shop in Gregory or Pinckney, or she can discuss what’s going on in the world today. On the list of major changes this young 100-year-old has witnessed in her life, technology ranks high. Humrich has witnessed […]
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Wendy Hause crashes stereotype of women’s work
by Judy Williams Don’t tell Wendy Hause that being a firefighter is not a job for a girl because she will prove you wrong in a big way. On Feb.1, she was appointed Unadilla Township fire chief joining the elite group of 70 female fire chiefs out of more than 29,000 departments nationwide. “I wanted […]
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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announces launch of free WAVE transportation service in Stockbridge, starting in April
by Mary Jo David It’s been just over five months since Family Medicine of Stockbridge closed in late September 2019, and medical practitioners Tonya Sexton, D.O., and Nicole Ehinger, N.P.-C., relocated to IHA Family and Internal Medicine in Howell. The closure left a gaping hole in the Stockbridge community, especially among residents who […]
Obituary: Arlene Buurma
Arlene Buurma, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Greg “Fro” Buurma; and grandson, Dustin Buurma. She is survived by her husband, Dick Buurma; children Ric (JeanAnn) Buurma, Bridget Buurma, and Mary Buurma; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many […]
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SCN: Its birth and the people who parent it
by Patrice Johnson, SCN board president and editor in chief As one of the founders of the Stockbridge Community News, it is my pleasure to take this opportunity to recognize some of the talented, dedicated people whose tireless efforts brought SCN into existence and keep it humming. In 2016, the area was losing its […]
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Town Hall Players Youth Troup Presents The Snow Queen
The Town Hall Players Youth Troup presented The Snow Queen this weekend. The story is inspired Hans Christian Anderson’s story called the Snow Queen and is what Disney’s Frozen is based off of. The story is about the Snow Queen that kidnaps Kay and holds her prisoner at her ice palace and if Kay can’t […]
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Lisa (Iovannisci) McClain: Small-town encouragement leads to major successes
by Mary Jo David As a successful business owner, community volunteer, and budding politician, Lisa McClain’s name surfaced quickly as a Woman of Note to be featured by the Stockbridge Community News in honor of Women’s History Month. Currently Senior Vice President at Hantz Group, McClain helped found this Michigan-based financial services firm and played […]
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Bunce Headed to State After Winning Regional Title
Stockbridge’s Kael Bunce is headed back to the Division 3 State Finals after winning the Regional title Saturday, February 22. He went 3-0 on the day with a pin a major decision and a 3-0 win in the championship against Ty Anderson from Corunna, who he beat for the district title a week prior. In […]