Dragonflies, butterflies, and bullfrogs, oh my!
As summer heat roars on, now is the time to sit under a shade tree and watch dragonflies zip by and butterflies flutter around flowers. Listen to bullfrogs croak in the ponds. Among the variety of dragonflies and butterflies, trying to catch a glimpse of them can be challenging. Trying to get a good picture […]
Boyce family reunion celebrates 100 in a row
by Jean Boyce Klark The Boyces of Michigan are getting excited! The 2019 Boyce family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 11, at the Stockbridge Veterans Park. What makes this one noteworthy is that the family is nearing 100 years of gathering for food, fun, laughter and lively conversation. Samuel and Sarah Cutter Boyce […]
Death Notice – Pollok
Donald L Pollok, Stockbridge, died July 9, 2019, Funeral services Saturday July 13 at Millville United Methodist Church. Burial following at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation Friday, July 12 at Caskey-Mitchell, Stockbridge from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions to SAESA (Stockbridge Area Emergency Service Association).
Meet and Greet for New Librarian August 20
Story and photos by Jo Mayer July 3, 2019 marked a get-to-know-you gathering for the Friends of the Stockbridge Library. New Stockbridge Branch Head Librarian, Sherri McConnell tested Stockbridge’s iconic Rob’s Pizza and enjoyed some fresh picked salad greens from Friends’ President Eileen Conti’s garden. Member Kathy Porzsolt decorated the table with tablecloths and fresh […]
Weight Loss Sprinters Lose 300 pounds
By Matt Pegouskie Earlier this year eighty-four Stockbridge area residents combined to lose more than 300 pounds as they participated in the second Bridge to Wellness Challenge. The challenge, led by Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) board member Harvey Morrell, was composed of three single month Sprint Challenges. The participants were challenged to be active […]
Stockbridge Community Outreach Overview 2019
by Karen Smith The difference between a boss and a leader: A boss says, ‘Go!’ A leader says, ‘Let’s go!’ –E. M. Kelly And so it was with a group of citizens and clergymen who responded to the growing needs of the community during the recession of the […]
Stockbridge Area Arts Council provides entertainment and education to area
by Dick Borden – President, SAAC Since 1990, the Stockbridge Area Arts Council has enjoyed providing the best in entertainment and educational programs to Stockbridge and surrounding communities. From Dixieland jazz to dramatic readings of Charles Dickens; from operatic arias to banjo-picking bluegrass; from brass bands and string orchestras to community choruses – along with […]
Death Notice – Osburn
Joyce Osburn, Lansing, died June 28, 2019. She taught sixth grade in Stockbridge Community Schools for 25 years. Visitation will be held Sunday July 7 from 4-7 p.m. with sharing of memories from 6 to 7 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. A private burial is planned for a later date.
Marshall Motors host annual ‘Cancer Cruise’ benefit
Story and Photos by Tina Cole Mullins Inclement weather gave way to a perfect day for the annual cancer benefit Saturday June 22 at the home of Don and Cindy Marshall. Local classic car and vintage memorabilia enthusiasts know the Marshall’s Grass Lake home as a private car museum. Here, the couple combines their […]
Melvin Smith Obituary
Melvin Smith, age 85, of Stockbridge, MI died on June 28, 2019. He was born on July 11, 1933 the son of Ernest and Mabel (VanBonn) Smith in Salem Twp, MI. Melvin married Barbara J (Kitley) in 1951 and she preceded him in death in January of 1995. He married Karen Willer (wife) In June […]