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Active Aging: Heaping praise on women who make a difference
by Stacey Mason March is Women’s History Month, so I thought I’d take this space to heap praise on women I’ve known forever and those I’ve recently met. Yes, this will focus on my experience. I’m hoping it encourages all of you to do the same! Let me start with my maternal grandmother, Betty Edson. […]
Area youth invited to Carve It Up at the Coliseum
Free ice skating event on March 22 at Arctic Coliseum Hosted by 5 Healthy Towns and Chelsea State Bank Winter blues got you down and looking for something fun to do? Let’s meet up at the rink and carve up the ice! Ice skating is a great way to have a good time while also […]
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]
Paws and Claws: Your pet’s teeth, gums should be checked annually
by Cindy Anderson, DVM As concern for pets’ health has increased, so has our awareness of the importance of their dental health. Studies have revealed an obvious correlation between the health of our pets and oral disease. Animals with clean teeth live longer lives. As a way to focus on the importance of this often […]
Rural Perspectives: Turkey vultures return to our area in mid-March
by Diane Constable Although turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) are not the prettiest birds, they perform a priceless function. The scientific name, which means “cleansing breeze,” points to the fact that they are the cleanup crew of the natural world and help prevent diseases. These birds are uniquely equipped to eat carrion as their main food […]
New bridge to expand access to Blind Lake near Gregory
by Bruce Brown Thanks to Chuck Dennison, park manager for nearby Pinckney Recreation Area, boaters entering Blind Lake from Half Moon Lake will soon be traveling under a new bridge. Blind Lake is five miles southeast of Gregory. It is one of the many lakes near Stockbridge and is within the Stockbridge School District. Blind […]
From free Thanksgiving Day dinners to coaching several Stockbridge sports teams, Erin Smith prides herself on giving back
by Hope Salyer The free Thanksgiving Day dinner has been a staple in the Stockbridge Community for years, providing a free, hot meal to community members in need or who would otherwise spend the holiday alone. For the past five years, one woman has overseen the planning and execution of this important annual event. While […]
Death Notice for February
Margie Ellen Pollok, age 83, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on February 3, 2025. Patricia “Pat” Jean Williams, age 86, of Munith, MI, passed away on February 9, 2025. Charles A. Martin Sr., age 92, of Munith, MI, passed away on February 11, 2025. Sharon Marie Barber Ramseyer, age 80, passed away on February 12, […]
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Get involved with SRSLY
SRSLY (text language for “seriously”) is a coalition of community members and partners working together to prevent youth substance use and support youth mental health. WHAT WE DO Student-Led Youth Programming Student-Created Awareness and Educational Campaigns Substance-Free Family Events Resource Development and Access Mental Health Trainings Parent Education Advocacy HOW TO GET INVOLVED Join the […]