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The Allure of Pugs
by Cathy Collins “Look, Mom! It’s pugs!” squealed the young boy as he knelt down in front of the crates that housed the dogs, looking desperate to pet them. The local rescue where I volunteer recently had two pugs (bonded brothers) up for adoption. Such has been the reaction, time and again, of people young […]
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Staff Spotlight: Jessica Martell, outstanding English teacher appreciates teaching in a close-knit community
by Amy Haggerty They say English can be one of the hardest languages to learn. Jessica Martell has been teaching this subject for 14 years in Stockbridge and makes learning English look easy. It helps that Martell teaches with ease and confidence and knows her subject areas well. Her classroom is always neat […]
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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives “A” grade for patient safety
CHESLEA, MI, (November 14, 2019) – Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationally for patient safety, announced that St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recently received an “A” ranking on its Fall 2019 scorecard. St. Joe’s was awarded an “A” for its commitment to keeping patients safe […]
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First snowfall surprised us all
article and photo by Rose Collison The snowfall was more than expected, and as aggravating as it was, it delivered some views that make a person go, “Wow!” Snow on trees is always a beautiful sight. Surprise. Ever notice that when birds land in the snow their feet and tails made snow angels? The unexpected […]
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Wooden Signs to Play Softball at Alpena C.C.
Congratulations to Stockbridge Senior Paige Wooden for signing a Letter of Intent to play softball at Alpena Community College. Paige is a 4 year varsity player for the Panthers and is one of the key players that help them set the school record for wins in 2019. “I have really enjoyed coaching Paige these […]
Obituary: Thomas Dean Skrzypek
Thomas Dean Skrzypek, age 47, of Pinckney, MI, passed away at his home on November 6, 2019. He was born in Trenton, MI the son of Patrick R. and Sharon L. (Shaw) Skrzypek. On March 23, 2013, he married Lindsay M. Buurma, and she survives, as well as his step-son, Jonathan Buurma, three daughters, Meghan, […]
Death Notices – Craft and McArthur
Daniel Loie Craft, Munith, died November 10, 2019. Funeral Services Wednesday, November 13 1 p.m. at Highest Praise Worship Center in Stockbridge. Visitation was November 12 eom 1-6 p.m. Memorial contributions to Highest Praise Worship Center or U.P. Bear Houndsmen Association of Michigan. Mary J. McArthur, Webberville died November 10, 2019. Services November 13 at 11 a.m. […]
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Letter from Superintendent: School closing due to bomb threat
Stockbridge Students and Parents, Stockbridge Junior/Senior High administration was notified of a time specific bomb threat written on a bathroom wall around 8:45am. Upon obtaining this information, the Junior/Senior High building was quickly evacuated, local law enforcement was contacted, and the Michigan State K-9 unit was deployed to search the building. Later in the morning, […]
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Garden Club decorates the hall…and square…with bows of jolly
by Patrice Johnson Monday, Nov. 11. More than 20 intrepid members of the Stockbridge Area Garden Club braved challenging roads and slippery sidewalks to decorate the Stockbridge Township Square and Hall for the holidays. The first snowfall of the season erased bootprints left behind members tromping to the gazebo, which now housed a newly erected […]
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Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School Evacuated for Bomb Threat
Stockbridge Jr/Sr high school was closed and evacuated today for a bomb threat. Students were bussed and evacuated to the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority base next to Ransom’s for pickup. Unconfirmed reports say Smith and Heritage are on lock down. We will update as more information becomes available.