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Obituary: Philip Wilson Knowlton

Philip Wilson Knowlton, of Stockbridge, Michigan, age 63, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 after living 30 years with Multiple Sclerosis. Philip was born on June 2, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana, the eldest child of Donald and Ruth (Wilson) Knowlton. Philip is survived by his faithful wife of 40 years, Joanne Knowlton; their […]

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Matters of the Heart

Innate skills and ongoing friendship fuel the marriage of Jim and Patrice Johnson by Kelsey Rasmussen Jim Johnson and Patrice Weddon both worked at Spadafore’s grocery store and graduated from Stockbridge High School together in 1970. The couple married in 1974. They cannot believe it was 50 years ago! Over the last five decades they […]

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HELPING PEOPLE MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR LIVES

Gormley Law Offices, PLC, is an established law firm that is dedicated to providing quality legal services to clients in Fowlerville, Howell, Webberville, Morrice, Stockbridge, Williamston, Byron & Bancroft. Our practice is primarily focused on family law and divorce, with additional services offered in bankruptcy, criminal law, estate planning and municipal law. Whatever legal challenge […]

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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 […]

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Matters of the Heart

The Hartkas’ friendship has fostered a happy union of 55 years by Mary Jo David When Ken and Loretta Hartka think about giving advice to couples who are contemplating marriage, they begin with, “Make sure you’re friends first.” Friendship is the magic formula that worked for this couple, who will be celebrating their 55th wedding […]

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Matters of the Heart

Pam and Fred Wilson focus on faith and family in their 62 years together by Joan Tucker Just this past December 22, Pam and Fred Wilson celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Where does the time go? These two met at Stockbridge High School. They became an item their senior year when Fred, a Stockbridge football […]