The Prosperity of Munith
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser The log house on the Sutton Farm owned by Hiram Sutton became the site for the depot of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1884 when it was built from Pontiac to Jackson. Seeing the possibilities afforded by the railway, Mr. Sutton platted his farm for the building of a new […]
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY 2020
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News third effort to compile current descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail […]
Lakewood apartment residents say, “Enough is enough!”
By Tina Cole-Mullins Residents of Lakewood apartment complex have had enough, just ask Frank Ulanowicz along with his neighbors who agree, “Enough is enough.” After going nearly a week without heat and then another weekend without water in complex A, residents want to be heard and don’t feel their problem has been solved. Instead they […]
Village Meeting Minutes December 2, 2019
Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: PRESENT: President Molly Howlett, Pro-Tem Frederick Cattell, Trustee Richard Mullins, Trustee Chadwick Quintanilla, Trustee Kim Morehouse, Trustee Greg Uihlein, Trustee Heath Corey, ABSENT: None Others Present: Debbie Nogle, Village Clerk, John Gormley, Village Attorney, Citizens were also present. Pledge of Allegiance ;President Howlett […]
Of Mannequins and Manners
by Paul Crandall December, 2019. The mannequins arrived on the front lawn of an unassuming house in the 800 block of S. Clinton Street sometime around Halloween. Or perhaps they arrived before that — they would have been easier to overlook before the fall foliage fell away. At Halloween, they served as one grotesque public […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 16, 2019
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on December 16, 2019 at 7:28pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None Pledge […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell When I think of January, I think polar vortex, especially after last year but the Stockbridge Branch has programs that will lighten up any dark, cold days. On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2– 3 p.m., we will have sled dogs from Tun-Dra Kennels and the staff will talk about mushing and […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea appoints chief nursing officer and chief medical officer
CHELSEA, Mich., (Dec. 18, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea has announced that Alon Weizer, M.D., has been appointed to the role of chief medical officer and Cheryl Taylor, RN, MSN, to the role of chief nursing officer for the hospital. Dr. Weizer will oversee administration for medical staff, patient safety, clinical quality, care management […]
Student Spotlight: 8th Grade Student Cheyenne Calhoun
by Cindy Lance Jr/Sr High 8th grade student Cheyenne Calhoun has attended Stockbridge Community Schools her entire academic life. Her most memorable experience so far has been in Mrs. Taylor’s kindergarten class, and she has developed a love for English and Math. This can be seen through the comments of her current teachers in these subjects. “Cheyenne […]