Latest News
1 min read
Sheep on the Run!
by Amy Haggerty Here are two recent sightings of two sheep on the run since late August. They are living free somewhere between Catholic Church Road and Chapman Road. People in the area have nicknamed them Bo and Peep. For some reason no one has claimed them. A farmer I’m the area checked on them […]
1 min read
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host Christmas meal
CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 11, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, located at 775 S. Main St. in Chelsea, will open its doors to the community on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) for anyone that cannot afford a meal or for anyone that would otherwise be alone during the holiday. Food will be served from 11:30 […]
1 min read
A journalistic thank you to our sponsors!
So many people helped us reach our goal of traveling to Washington D.C. for the national high school journalism conference. We appreciate you all. Please accept this Steller digital story of our trip as a sign of our appreciation. It describes our amazing experiences and learning. Check out my story on Steller: https://steller.co/s/AAckM2mpVsc– Get Steller free […]
1 min read
Panthers Open Season With Win Over Webberville
The Stockbridge boys’ basketball team opened its season with a strong win over Webberville Tuesday night defeating the Spartans 73-64. The Panthers have high hopes for this season and will be looking to compete for the top spot in the GLAC. Behind Chris Hall’s eight points, the Panthers got off to a quick start by […]
3 mins read
Staff Spotlight: Angie Filice helps kindergartners start out on the right path
by Amy Haggerty Experiencing school for the first time can be a memorable encounter, especially with a special teacher. And kindergarten teacher Angie Filice is one of those. She expresses it best in her own words, “I love this job!” She has been teaching for 25 years and is very popular with many of the […]
2 mins read
Annual Bev Penix Memorial Toy Drive
by Jo Mayer “Grandma Bev had a heart of gold,” recalls Allison Cole as she worked at the annual Bev Penix Memorial Toy Drive. “Even though we weren’t related, my kids called her Grandma—she was just like that.” On Saturday, December 7, at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Hall, Bev’s two daughters remembered their mother by encouraging […]
1 min read
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host free 16-week Diabetes Prevention Program beginning February 17
Free informational session scheduled for February 10 CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, located at 775 S. Main Street in Chelsea, will host a free Diabetes Prevention Program inside the hospital’s Atrium Conference Room on Mondays beginning February 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. For those interested in learning more, a […]
1 min read
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer free Senior Fit classes in Manchester from January 6 through April 30
CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior […]
Death Notice- Rose
Colleen M. (Cullen) Rose – Stockbridge, died December 8, 2019. Service Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 2 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, visitation same day 1 to 2 p.m.
2 mins read
Small Business Saturday, a burst of activity in the community
by Diane Rockall Opportunities for shopping and beginning the Christmas season close to home were everywhere in Stockbridge on Nov. 30, Small Business Saturday. I began my adventure at 11 with the Open Air Market goes indoors at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Joan Tucker covered that event in a separate article. So I will just add […]