Chamber cuts ribbon on new Heet’s Custom Cycles in Stockbridge
article by Patrice Johnson and Jodelle Sparks. Photos by Jodelle Sparks and a Mike Wilson friend. Sunday, May 31, Mike (Heet) Wilson of Heet’s Custom Cycles opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting event in Stockbridge. Now, motorcycle service repair and consignment sales are the order of the day at 5122 S. M-106 (formerly a CarQuest […]
The true meaning of Memorial Day is boundless
by Mary Jo David I think I’ve always been aware of the true meaning behind Memorial Day. But it was when my own son joined the Marines that the heartache of the parents and families of the fallen really hit home for me. Soon after Jordan enlisted, I had the good fortune to learn about […]
Snapping Turtles
article and photos by Rose Collison Monsters of deep swamps they are not, but the common snapping turtle is the largest turtle species found anywhere in Michigan. During the final days of May and into the month of June, these algae-coated giants of the turtle world emerge from wetlands and set off on terrestrial treks […]
May’s Where’s Waldo mystery location
Think you know the area? Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. Congratulations to last month’s winner Emily Homeszyn for correctly identifying the […]
Unadilla Store broken into for second time in just over two months
by Mary Jo David Update: The store owner said that the cash box was found somewhere around Roepke Court with a bit of loose change in it. A Michigan State Police trooper confirmed that, but had no additional information at this time. At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Monday, April 13, the Unadilla Store was broken […]
Stockbridge food resources
Brought to you by the Faith and Other Community Leaders Group of Stockbridge (FOCL). Watch for additional fliers YOU ARE NOT ALONE NOR SHOULD YOU BE HUNGRY JIFFY has provided free food resources to the community via Outreach. FRESH FOOD INITIATIVE (FFI) continues to distribute produce second Monday of month at 5:00 […]
Obituary: Sophie E. Muter
Sophie E. Muter (Fonk), aged 98, of Stockbridge, MI, formerly of Warren and Hamtramck, MI, passed away at her home on April 14, 2020. She was born in Hamtramck, MI on September 1, 1921 the daughter of the late Stanley and Eleanore (Koziatek) Fonk. On March 2, 1946, she married the late Joseph Muter. She […]
Mute swan: The elegant bird of Russian ballets
article and photo by Rose Collison “The exotic Mute Swan is the elegant bird of Russian ballets and European fairy tales,” according to Cornell labs. This swan swims with its long neck curved into an S and often holds its wings raised slightly above its back. Although they’re numerous and familiar in city parks and […]
SCN is seeking names of fallen, local veterans by April 15
Know a fallen local veteran? Please let SCN know right away. SCN is planning to honor local, deceased veterans in its fast-approaching May Memorial Day edition. If you know of a local veteran who died subsequent to April 2019, or who is not listed below, please send SCN the person’s name and the conflict, if any, or […]
Acts of Kindness: Local residents respond to Navy’s call for masks
Sunday, April 5, Judy Williams received a message from her granddaughter, Kayla Fox, asking for help making fabric masks for the Navy. Could she overnight them the next day, in less than 24 hours? “Kayla’s husband, Josh, a Naval officer, was being deployed,” Williams explained, “and everyone needed to have two fabric masks to wear […]