Area residents reflect on memories of 2022
by Tina Cole-Mullins As 2022 comes to a close, many take time to reflect on the past year. For some, it was a year of heartbreak. Others had personal success. Some changed their lives for the better while others faced new difficulties. I ended 2021 receiving the SCN “Readership Award,” which highlighted my ongoing work […]
A Community Prepares to Give Thanks Together
by Mary Jo David Now into its 28th year*, the Stockbridge Community Thanksgiving Dinner crew keeps on keepin’ on! Thank you to Erin Smith (volunteer coordinator) and her volunteer staff of over 100 caring Stockbridge area folks who made it happen—again! Here you’ll see photos from Thanksgiving morning as volunteers work at setting up for […]
Tawas City ‘Dangerous Driver’ Arrested in Unadilla Twp Following Police Pursuit
Information provided by Pinckney Police Department On October 7, 2022, the Village of Pinckney Police Department arrested a 32-year-old male from Tawas City, Mich., following a vehicle pursuit. The driver was suspected of driving under the influence, possession of narcotics, and fleeing and eluding police. The arrest was the result of several 911 calls to […]
Police Chief Torres moves on. Village seeks to fill vacancy.
by Mary Jo David After 13 years with the Stockbridge Police Department, Chief Johnnie Torres has moved on to the Clio Police Department. Torres’ last day leading the Stockbridge department was July 20, 2022. As would be expected when serving in the role of police chief, Torres has been a recognizable presence in the community, […]
A quick review of the program from Gregory’s 2022 4th of July Parade
So much work goes into planning the Gregory 4th of July parade, and this year was no different. You can read all about the planning in this previous article featured in the Stockbridge Community News. As a result of a lot of hard work, many activities took place in Gregory on this 4th of July—a pie […]
StockBIZ: As weather turns colder, a local business helps keep creatures from invading your space
by Mary Jo David If you were born and raised in the city and spent years raising kids in the suburbs, you aren’t quite ready for the critters that surround you when you move out to the country. Such is the tale of this city-girl-turned-country-girl! After two years in the country, this author has learned […]
StockBIZ: Real estate shortage is being felt in Stockbridge and beyond
by Mary Jo David Drive around Stockbridge and surrounding areas and you see plenty of political signs this month, but what you don’t see are many FOR SALE signs. A recent discussion with a Stockbridge resident prompted this month’s column focusing on the shortage of available real estate in the area. To gain a professional […]
StockBIZ: Big changes for small-town eateries due to COVID-19
by Mary Jo David Ask the average Joe or Jo about how their daily lives have changed during this coronavirus pandemic, and you’re bound to hear, “We’ve never cooked at home this frequently” or “I feel like I’m constantly loading and unloading the dishwasher.” As time has progressed, these conversations have started to morph into […]
StockBIZ: Hair salons in Michigan re-open to the relief of appreciative Stockbridge-area clients
by Mary Jo David Within a month of the governor shutting down hair salons in Michigan due to the coronavirus, you couldn’t surf the web on any given day without jokes and memes about how much women—and men—were missing their hair appointments. On June 5, 2020, Governor Whitmer announced that hair salons and barber […]