Kenneth Hartka: Army veteran served in Asia
By Amy Haggerty Kenneth Hartka of Gregory, currently 77 years old, joined the Army July 8, 1962. He was stationed in Taipei, Taiwan for 15 months and three months in Karat, Thailand. While overseas, he was ranked as a specialist 4th grade and signal corps officer, responsible for communications. While serving inTaiwan, Hartka recalled Sept. […]
Community Thanksgiving celebrates 25 years
by Diane Rockall Lena Montgomery and her son Beau, along with Craig and Laurie Goodlock, started a community tradition 25 years ago. The first Community Thanksgiving was held at Munith Methodist Church. It grew out of the desire to share our blessings and our thanks with all in the community. In the first year, 25 […]
November’s ‘Where’s Waldo’
by Rose Collison Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is photographing 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. […]
Death Notice – Pelton
Margaret E. Pelton died October 25, 2018. A gathering of friends will be held Monday October 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon at Caskey-Mitchell followed by a graveside service at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Munith Lions Halloween Parade rolls through town
IMG_1109 IMG_1110 article and photos by Patrice Johnson Saturday, Oct. 27, the Munith Lions sponsored its annual Halloween Parade. “The Stockbridge band is always so gracious to come and be a part of this,” Munith Lions Club member Johncie Turner said. “We have floats and kids in costume, and lots of people from around here […]
Stockbridge Community News celebrates 2-year anniversary
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson Measuring the impact of a local news and information service can be subjective at best. If a steady stream of donations, a growing advertiser base, financial solvency and letters of appreciation are indicators, the Stockbridge Community News is wrapping up its second year in fine health. Other signposts are […]
Police Blotter by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 1017/18, 3:30 pm: Fraud complaint in the 800 block of S. Clinton St. An elderly woman reported that she was the victim of a scam involving a person calling and claiming to be a relative in jail and in need of money for criminal proceedings. The […]
Obituary: Pauline Grace (Minar) Nottingham
Pauline Grace (Minar) Nottingham was born February 23, 1920, in Plainwell, MI daughter of Alex and Helen (Richmond) Minar of Gun Plains Twp. where she spent her childhood. She died October 18, 2018 after a brief stay at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. She attended Bellingham Grade School district # 6 in Gun Plains Twp. After […]
Death Notice – Nottingham
Pauline Nottingham, Stockbridge lifetime area resident, died October 18, 2018. Memorial celebration to be held December 16 at 11 a.m. at 4665 Cooper Rd. Stockbridge.