Stockbridge Area Arts Council postpones summer art show
The Stockbridge Area Arts Council regrets to announce the postponement of this summers Art Show. Watch for updates in August regarding a possible fall show.
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 when visiting parks and recreational facilities
From the CDC: Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air and vitamin D, stay active, and safely connect with others. Know Before You Go: While these facilities […]
ATTENTION: Village of Stockbridge Residents
Beginning Monday, April 20, 2020, E. Elizabeth St. will be closed between S. Williams St. and Garfield to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. We are excited to announce the construction of E. Elizabeth St., culvert, road and sidewalk. This project should be completed within two weeks. Debbie Nogle Village Clerk/Interim-Treasurer Village of Stockbridge 305 W. Elizabeth […]
I need a word
by Mary Lou Clifton Calling all wordsmiths. I need a new word. It needs to be a feeling word. Here I am in week four or maybe week ten of sheltering in place, and I’m feeling how? I don’t know how I’m feeling. I need a new word. Throughout my life I’ve felt the feels […]
Stockbridge High School 3D printers are contributing to the COVID-19 healthcare effort
by Amy Haggerty Bob Richards, a high school teacher for Stockbridge Community Schools has been very busy during this COVID-19 medical crisis for our state. Richards, with the help of 16 PRUSA R3 3D printers at the high school, has produced 550 plastic headbands used for making face shields worn by medical staff as part […]
Caught in the act (of community service)
by Geri Uihlein Ed Wetherell and Betti Wetherell of Stockbridge are working with the Tri-County Office on Aging to help ensure that seniors in the area have regular meals. If you are 60 years of age or older (or providing primary care for someone aged 60+), you can receive free meals through the Tri-County Office […]
Deanna Kruger: Ready, willing and a force of nature
by Jo Mayer “…in all difficult times our community rallies and does what it does best – help each other.” –Deanna Kruger Deanna Kruger is no stranger to serving her community, even in strange times like these. From helping to organize the Community Thanksgiving Dinners to instigating and coordinating the Stockbridge light pole decorating contests […]
Acts of Kindness: Angels wear gowns
by Patrice Johnson Early in March as the Coronavirus was wreaking havoc, Gregory residents Jeff and Robyn Staebler recognized the impending need for personal protective equipment, PPE. A lot of people were making masks, but what about isolation gowns? Jeff found a hospital gown worn at Halloween years ago and designed a template. The couple […]
Acts of selflessness: Kim Reid personifies the phrase
by Karen Smith “This is what 288 yards of elastic looks like,” Kim Reid said. “It’s so much bigger than I was expecting, If you are making masks that you are donating to those in need and have run out of elastic give me a holler, and I’ll cut you off a hunk.” That’s just […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation online survey in April
(Chelsea, MI) 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) is administering an online survey in April. They are reaching out to residents ages 18+ in the school districts of Stockbridge, Manchester, Grass Lake, Dexter and Chelsea. Those who complete the survey and submit contact information will be eligible for a prize valued at $200 or more. […]