Summer adventures at local lakes a big splash
by Tina Cole Mullins What do Pleasant, Portage, Bruin, Half Moon, and Silver have in common? Answer: They represent names of some of the abundant lakes in the area that provide popular recreational spots for local residents. As examples, Stockbridge school moms and PTO members plan to gather every Friday through summer break for […]
Local Presbyterians host county event. Village president shares insights into local changes.
by Patrice Johnson The parking lot at the Presbyterian Community Education building was filled to capacity 1:00 p.m., June 18 as county residents gathered for the 2019 Annual Celebration of the Ingham Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition. Debbie Smith, Ph.D. and Stockbridge First Presbyterian Church pastor (AKA Dr. Deb), hosted the gathering. She joined Melea […]
Plainfield. Anything but plain.
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser More than 180 years ago, numerous Indian trails intersected about eight miles north-northeast of today’s village of Stockbridge. Here, a popular Native American campground existed, and John Dunn of New Jersey settled in 1835. Over the next two years, other settlers followed, and the settlement of Plainfield took root. Among […]
ADIV Art Show 2019
After 25 years Day In The Village has changed once again. The rebirth began with new hours. Friday events began at 2 p.m. with the opening of the annual Stockbridge Area Arts Council Art Show in the Township Hall. First, second, and third place winners were selected before the show began and ribbons were on […]
Get to Know Your Community Career Day
by Beverly Glynn Students and staff at Smith Elementary School enjoyed a special day, Wednesday, June 5, when 12 businesses, agencies and community groups shared their knowledge and experiences. Participating businesses and organizations included the Stockbridge Fire Department, Mugg & Bopps, Five Healthy Towns, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Police Department, CADL branch Stockbridge Library, Sommer’s […]
Baltimore and orchard orioles have landed
article and photos by Rose Collison Two oriole species are found in Michigan. The Baltimore oriole have adapted well to human settlement and often feeds at nectar/jelly/fruit/mealworm/suet feeders. The darker-colored and more sleek orchard oriole also may come to eat at backyard feeders but are less common. One study found they eat 91% insects and […]
Tennis backspins to Stockbridge, and it’s a hit
Photo L-R: Ericka Mierzwa, Noah Mierzwa, Eli Clifton, Israel DeLeon, Jon Clifton, Imari Sanders, Zavian Torrey and Rebecca Dunne. by Mary Jane Wilson Last year SDDA made a big improvement at the Veterans Park in adding tennis courts at its north end. Rebecca Dunne was one of the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority members who […]
Fundraiser to help Stockbridge Community Outreach
by Mary Wilson The Auto Shop at Lantis Plaza is selling car fresheners for $ 2.00 each. They are donating 50% of all sales to Outreach. They have Black Ice, Coconut, Vanilla and Cherry scents available at the shop.
Photo montage of Day in the Village
Photos below by James Clark-Swalla, DigitalCrumbs Photography:
Student of the Month: 3rd grader Remington Christie strives to do his best
by Cindy Lance Remington Christie is 8 years old and going into the third grade at Stockbridge Smith Elementary. This kind and energetic young man is the oldest child of Molly and James Christie, and has two younger sisters. He has attended Stockbridge Schools since pre-kindergarten, and loves to see his friends in school. A highlight of Christie’s […]