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Golfers gather at Hankerd Hills Course for 24th annual Stockbridge Athletic Golf Scramble
by Jessica Martell Pleasant Lake, Mich. – Early on the morning of Friday, July 27, 160 golfers gathered at Hankerd Hills Golf Course to compete in the 24th annual Stockbridge Athletic Golf Scramble, the proceeds of which fund various school-sponsored athletic programs. This year saw a noted increase in participation, particularly among younger […]
Death Notices
Sterling Taylor, died August 8, 2018. Celebration of Life Monday, August 13, 2018 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Visitation same location 5-8 p..m. Sunday August 12.
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August 7 2018 Michigan Primary Election Results
Unofficial local election results for the State of Michigan August 2018 Primary Election are below. To view full election results for Ingham, Jackson and Livingston Counties scroll to the bottom. State of Michigan Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat) Bill Schuette (Republican) U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow (Democrat) John James (Republican) House of Representatives D1: Jack Bergman (Republican) […]
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Cravingz outdoor garden brings wine, hops and song to local community
by Patrice Johnson Friday night, Aug. 3, a crowd of more than 30 neighborly customers gathered in Cravingz’s outdoor garden to enjoy the songs and strums of Phil Tolliver, a regular favorite. As hops trailed up the brick wall and an old world fountain bubbled adjacent the stage, Tolliver rocked the block with an impressive […]
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The longest journey begins with a single cell
by Eric Rasmussen Our bodies are composed of trillions of cells that specialize in numerous ways to give rise to the walking, talking, and conscious human body currently reading this sentence. Amazingly, each of our intricate bodies started as one single cell containing all the precious blueprints for life, DNA. DNA amounts to a genetic […]
Death Notice
Gerald L. Randolph, formerly of Munith, died August 4, 2018. Funeral services will be held Tuesday August 7, 11 a.m. at Caskey Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge. Family will be receiving friends Monday, August 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
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Fact or Fiction?
By Ron Kaiser Legend has it that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the 4thof July a few hours apart on the country’s 50thAnniversary in 1826. Some writings suggest Adam’s final words were “Jefferson survives.” Not likely. No documented evidence substantiates this rumor. Even if Adams had uttered that sentence, he would have […]
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Send us your fair photos
Do you know children who attended a fair and won prizes with their animals or projects? If so, send us photos and captions and we’ll do our best to post them on our website and possibly in print, as space allows. Please also tell us who snapped each photo. Email your photos and info to […]
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SHS Class of 1988 holds 30 year class reunion
by Mike Williamson The Stockbridge High School Class of 1988 held its 30 year Class Reunion Saturday, July 28 at the Arctic Breakaway in Chelsea. Twenty-Six classmates attended the event. They set up a memorial table for the seven fallen members of the class.
Death Notice
Timothy Allen, Munith died July 21, 2018. Memorial Service August 12, 2018 Mason City Hall, 201 W. Ash St. Mason from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring a dish to pass if desired. Graveside service to follow at Fitchburg Cemetery.