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WAVE Suspended Launch of Transportation Initiative
Dear Stockbridge and Manchester Community Leaders, At a special meeting convened on March 14, WAVE Board of Directors voted to suspend all transit programs effective March 16 through April 5. As we continue to monitor the evolving situation around COVID-19, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and WAVE have decided to also suspend the launch of its […]
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The Need for Blood is Constant. Blood donations are needed NOW!
The American Red Cross and local health centers in Michigan are urging HEALTHY people to please donate blood NOW! According to the Red Cross website at redcrossblood.org/: Right now, American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed to […]
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Outreach announces new format. Offers weekly, pre-packed food.
Outreach has closed the clothing room and the donation room and asks that anyone needing help other than food should call first and talk to Karen during regular hours (Mondays & Fridays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 – 6 p.m.) at 517-851-7285. Outreach will be open its regular hours, […]
Rep. Slotkin to hold tele-town hall on coronavirus for 8th District constituents
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) will hold a large tele-town hall meeting with 8th District constituents to discuss the response to coronavirus, provide information on available resources and to answer questions and hear concerns from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. “Americans need clear, consistent, compassionate communication about the actions we are taking […]
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UPDATE: Governor Whitmer announces sweeping mandatory closings throughout Michigan Monday due to coronavirus
by Hope Salyer Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued executive order No. 2020-9 that will temporarily shut down places of public accommodation to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The closures must take effect no later than 3 p.m. Monday, March 16 to curb the spread of COVID-19. The businesses affected include: Restaurants, food […]
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SAEF Cancels Festival of Tables due to Covid-19, raffle will continue
From SAEF President Jennifer Hammerberg: “Unfortunately, SAEF has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Festival of Tables for 2020 as we all work together to limit the potential spread of Covid-19. Our raffle will proceed as planned with the winner being chosen and announced on March 21st 2020. The winners will be […]
Napoleon Ends Panthers Season in Districts
A big third quarter run by Napoleon doomed the Stockbridge boys’ basketball team as the Pirates ended the Panthers season with a 69-58 loss last Wednesday. The Panthers jumped out to a quick 16-8 lead after one quarter behind 10 first quarter points by Jeremy Pilch. Ty Ayers scored seven points in the second to […]
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All CADL locations temporarily closed
Situations around the COVID-19 pandemic are fluid and changing quickly. We have made the decision to cancel the door pickup service which was slated to begin on Monday, March 16th. CADL is closing all 13 of its branches effective immediately through Sunday, April 5, 2020. Items on hold will be suspended until Monday, April 6 […]
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Stockbridge Community Schools will offer breakfast and lunch to any child 18 years of age or younger
March 15, 2020 Update #4 Dear SCS Families: On Tuesday, March 17th, SCS will offer breakfast and lunch to any child 18 years of age or younger who attends SCS or lives in the community. This includes children who are younger than 5 years of age, as well as students with disabilities ages 18-26 with […]
Wild turkeys strut their stuff
article and photos by Rose Collison Turkeys travel in flocks and search the ground for nuts, berries, insects, and snails. They use their strong feet to scratch leaf litter out of the way. In early spring, males gather in clearings. There, they perform courtship displays, puffing up their body feathers, flaring their tails into a […]