Fitchburg rings of history
By Arlene and Ron Kaiser This community, like many founding communities in Michigan, has shrunken to a grouping of houses, and farms. Schools, businesses and the post office have all disappeared. The following is an account of how, when and by whom this once prosperous community began. This local history is from information compiled for […]
Looking Back – April 2019
By Diane Rockall The first land purchases in this area occurred as the 1830’s began. During the period shortly thereafter the nation experienced what was then called a “panic” Today we would call it a depression. Settlers from the east who had lost everything they had decided to move west where they could start over. […]
Death Notice-Mills
Thomas R. Mills, Stockbridge- died March 11, 2019. 1970 Stockbridge High graduate. Memorial to be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Stockbridge Area Emergency Service Authority (SAESA).
Easter Egg Hunt
Stockbridge Lions traditional annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Noon on Saturday, April 20th at Veterans Park, Stockbridge. Children’s ages range from toddlers on up. This very popular event will be held rain or shine, as evidenced by this picture from last year’s hunt. Photo from last year’s event by Andrea Stickney
Paul Crandall to retire as head librarian Stockbridge CADL
A Q & A with Paul Crandall with brief asides by Diane Rockall When asked to discuss his newly announced retirement the as-always busy Paul Crandall suggested an online communication. Following is his response to this reporter’s rather ordinary questions. Paul will be leaving his position a head librarian, Stockbridge Capital Area District Library on […]
This I Believe by Brooklyn Baker
Hope Blooms From Within I believe in hope for many reasons. Hope is what pushes you through a tough time. I have been through tough times. Right now it’s my dad and I living in a trailer, with no money and no vehicle. Our only mode of transportation just wouldn’t stop breaking down. Since the beginning of […]
Obituary: Maxine Corser
Maxine Marie Corser, of Gregory, MI, age 89, passed away on March 6, 2019. She was born on May 26, 1929 the daughter of Emery and Ethel “Louine” (Hopkins) Pickell. Maxine married Harold Elvin Corser on April 1, 1951 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Maxine was a devout Christian and lifelong member of the Unadilla […]
This I Believe contest winners
Last month we began publishing a series of student written “This I Believe” columns. For several years the High School and the Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay writing contest in engage students to explore their core beliefs. Teacher Jessica Martell submitted some of the essays which were not only written, […]
Seventh grade girls basketball team
Congratulations to our 7th grade girls 🏀 team for finishing their season undefeated tonight with a win over Olivet! Way to go girls!! –Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School