Small Business Saturday ushers in the holiday season at Stockbridge
by Diane Rockall Despite intermittent showers, enthusiasm and a variety of opportunities reigned Small Business Saturday, SBS, on Nov. 24 in Stockbridge. The Open Air Market began its winter market at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church Hall with women parishoners providing lunch, Larry Guenther filling the scene with music, and vendors offering their wares. Suzi Greenway’s […]
Looking Back – December 2018
by Diane Rockall December 1968 the Stockbridge village iron removal plant became operational greatly improving the quality and taste of village water according to those interviewed. The postmaster Elmer Lehman encouraged early mailing for the Christmas holidays. Santa arrived at the “Stockbridge Ambulance Building” on Dec. 7, sponsored by area businesses. Stockbridge First Baptist Church had […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea now accepting applications for $172,000 in community health funding
by Bobby Maldonado St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is now accepting applications for grant funding to support community-based programs seeking to improve health and healing within the hospital’s service area. To be considered, non-profit organizations must submit an application by Jan. 15, 2019. St. Joe’s Chelsea has earmarked $172,000 to be distributed in 2019 for community benefit grants, with […]
We get letters
Dear Editor, I had to write you. Early this week I got a copy of the Stockbridge Community News. The more I looked at it and read through it, the more happy I got! I noticed instantly how positive this paper is! There was not a negative article in the entire paper! This is so […]
Stockbridge Community Thanksgiving
A wonderful burst of new volunteers from age 4 to well past that came forward to provide an admirable Community Thanksgiving to end the events 25th year and begin its 26th. Food service was provided from just before 11:30 a.m. starting time to just before 2 p.m. closing time. The meal consisted of Turkey, gravy, […]
SHS robotics team arrives in American Samoa
by Patrice Johnson On the robotics team’s arrive to American Samoa, SHS student Michelle Zemke wrote, “We have finally made it to American Samoa! The team was greeted by Jo, Gene, Bel from the National Marine Sanctuary, and was given flower leis. We loaded up all of our luggage and team gear and headed over to […]
Meeting for the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail Heritage Project
Advocates, trail-users, and supporters of the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail The Michigan History Center invites you to an evening of discussion, planning, and sharing stories about your community on December 11th, 7-9pm, at the Hamburg Township Hall.Speakers Dan Spegel and Joshua Kaminski will be introducing a new project that integrates the area’s heritage to the […]
December’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the 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. December’s winner will receive […]
Obituaries – Wendy Hall
Wendy Hall, 62, of Stockbridge passed away Friday November 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on January 3, 1956, Ms Hall was the daughter of F. Brooke and Margaret C. (Johnson) Hall, late of Norristown, PA. where Wendy attended high school. She attended West Virginia University and […]
Death Notice – DeLong
Douglas DeLong, Stockbridge died November 19, 2018. Memorial service at a later date. Burial in North Stockbridge Cemetery also at a later date