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Woah Nellie!
Is your rhubarb crop in overdrive? Try ‘Rhubarb Nut Bread’ for the win! by Mary Jo David This month we’re circling back to the “Book of Favorite Recipes” compiled in 1988 by the First United Methodist Church of Waterloo. The copy I’m using belongs to SCN board member Nancy Wisman, and at this point, she’s […]
Stockbridge Recognizes Top Ten Seniors Ahead of Graduation
by Hope Salyer As graduation day approaches, the Stockbridge Community News is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Class of 2026 Top Ten Seniors. These students have distinguished themselves through years of hard work, dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. The Stockbridge Community News congratulates each […]
Plainfield Church hosted final service on May 17
The 174-year-old Plainfield United Methodist Church held its final service on Sunday, May 17. Sue Wagner and Leanne Humrich were in attendance. In Leanne’s case, she was there to honor her grandmother Isabelle Donohue. Both women submitted photos to memorialize this local house of worship.
Around the Open Air Market
Bringing family fun and fresh energy to the market by Amanda Hanson Editor’s Note: Amanda Hahn had recently been introduced as the Open Air Market assistant manager. Unfortunately, due to a family relocation, Hahn had to resign. Amanda Hanson, previously the market’s event coordinator has now moved into the position of OAM assistant manager. Hello […]
Obituary: Ann Cecilia Kellenberger
Ann Cecilia Kellenberger, age 79, of Michigan Center, MI, passed away on May 26, 2026 at Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte, MI. Ann was born on August 30, 1946 in Stockbridge, MI, the daughter of Max and Florence (Johnson) Kellenberger. Ann worked as a production worker for Xerox in Ann Arbor for 20 years. She […]
American Legion Post 510 holds Memorial Day Service at Oaklawn Cemetery
Memorial Day dawned sunny and bright in Stockbridge this year. Perhaps those who have gone before us managed to pull some strings to ensure the Memorial Day Service at Oaklawn Cemetery would have the best of weather conditions after a week of clouds, rain, and cooler-than-average temperatures. Whatever the reason for the perfect day, our […]
Dear Gabbie:
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: Grrrr. Again I’m in the grocery store, and it seems that everywhere I look, people are on their phones. I needed a box of Rice […]
Stockbridge schools superintendent search begins interview phase, open to the public
by Mary Jo David This week marks the beginning of the interview phase in the superintendent search for Stockbridge Community Schools. Prior to this, a series of meetings and workshops were held for planning and gathering stakeholder input. Stakeholders include school board members, school staff, the community at large and school administration. The Michigan Association of School […]