Latest News
2 mins read
Do you know why you say it?
by Ron Kaiser Want to go to a shindig but have to keep your nose to the grindstone? Some sayings so outlive their original references that using them is likely to trigger a deer in the headlights look. But at one time, most sayings referred to familiar objects or actions. The sources of some commonly used phrases may […]
2 mins read
‘Never say never” describes Kathryn Humrich
by Judy Williams Kathryn Humrich always considered the Gregory/Plainfield area to be her home. The 99-year-old has lived all but two of her years in the area. Those two years away from her family, she said, were a very difficult time in her life. She lived in Arizona, from 1943 to 1945, and […]
9 mins read
Therapy dogs ease stress at Stockbridge High School
by Hope Salyer Imagine this: You’re scrolling through your Facebook feed when an image of a therapy dog in a high school pops up with the words “Where was this when I was in high school?” Most people would have one of two thoughts run through their heads: “I wish that was around when I […]
1 min read
Student of the Month: Gwen Rogozinski
by Cindy Lance During a time when student participation in extracurricular activities is waning, one young student may be single-handedly reversing the trend. Gwen Rogozinski, who just finished her eighth-grade year, was in the National Junior Honor Society. She also participates in basketball, volleyball, softball and track. Her mantra in life is “hard work will […]
1 min read
Free kitten
Free Kitten to good home: Adorable 8 weeks old. Tiger-striped. Potty trained, loves to play, sleep and very cuddly. Contact Nancy at 517-851-8087 or email nanwisman@gmail.com.
2 mins read
Wellness Coalition wraps up $75K funding plan
by Matt Pegouskie Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition is putting the wraps on its seventh Comprehensive Wellness Plan for the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). SAWC’s Wellness Plan includes $75,000 worth of funding requests. The coalition proposed continuing eight existing projects, three new projects and funds to help SAWC market its efforts. The plan includes the […]
Death Notices
Floyd R. Wagner, Perry died July 18, 2018 – services Calvary Church, Webberville Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 11 a.m. Visitation at he church Tuesday, July 24 for 6 to 8 p.m.
1 min read
Stockbridge athletes: Time to have physicals and sign up for Fall sports
by Meghan Kunzelman Any athlete interested in participating in a sport for Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School, 7th grade through Varsity, must have a physical completed after April 15, 2018, and prior to their first practice to be eligible to participate. Fall Sports High School Football first practice will be August 6. If interested in playing, […]
3 mins read
Olde Tyme Tattoo opens in Stockbridge
by Roberta Ludtke Olde Tyme Tattoos, a new tattoo business steeped in tradition, is now open in downtown Stockbridge. Located between the Abbott and Fillmore Agency and Main Street Printing, the business is owned by Mikael Walack and Jessica Mellin. For this young couple, tradition is very important. Even their logo, designed by Jeremy Utley, depicts […]
1 min read