Commencement Address to the Stockbridge High School Class of 2021
The following commencement address was submitted by Stockbridge Community Schools teacher Timothy Salow. Salow gave the commencement address at the 2021 graduation ceremony. I would like to begin by acknowledging the honor it is to have been asked by the class of 2021 to speak to you today. Apparently they have forgotten just how long […]
The volunteers who illuminate a fireworks extravaganza
article and photos by Hope Salyer An explosion echoes through downtown Stockbridge, lighting up the sky. Children run around Veterans Memorial Park, laughing and screaming as their parents draw their eyes toward the glowing sky. Another annual fireworks show has begun. Drawn to the colorful display, residents from Stockbridge and the surrounding areas gather in […]
Our community comes together: A Day in the Village – 2021
Our community comes together: A Day in the Village – 2021 Photo credits: Judy Brune and Mary Jo David With a greater appreciation for hometown gatherings, the people of Stockbridge and surrounding areas came out to enjoy food, fun, and friends during A Day in the Village festivities over Father’s Day weekend.
11 Tips for first-time homebuyers
by Kat Sarmiento Buying your first home is a big step, but you have to make sure that you’re ready for it. To save you some heartaches, mistakes, stress, and worries, here are some tips for buying your own home. 1. Get your finances ready. Before you start really hunting for a home, you need […]
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22
Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22 More than nine million vaccines administered as new COVID cases fall to one-year low. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet following increased vaccinations. Beginning June 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings will increase to 100% and the state will no longer require residents to wear a face mask. “Today is a day that we have all been […]
Obituary: Albert “AL” Matyzius
Albert “AL” Matyzius, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away, peacefully at home on his family’s farm with his daughter and dogs, Russell and Hank by his side on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 76. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Trapp) Matyzius and daughter, Kristina […]
Fire Department razes vacant home as part of training exercise
Photo and information by Mary Jo David Sunday, April 8, Harold Henry’s vacant home in Gregory went up in flames. The Unadilla Fire Department was in the midst of a scheduled training exercise on Dexter Trail between Van Syckle and Dutton roads. The home was burned to the ground as part of the exercise. […]