Death Notices for April 2025
Kenneth H. Spiegel, age 89, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away at his home on April 3, 2025. Gary Charles Allen, age 81, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on April 5th, 2025. Vicki Lou Erskine, age 69, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on April 8, 2025. Audrey J. Price, age 97, of Stockbridge, passed away on […]
Gregory man impersonating wife in texts is arraigned and charged with child sexually abusive activity
information provided by Unadilla Township Police Department [Editorial Note from Stockbridge Community News: There are or have been other Unadilla Township resident(s) who have the same name as the man who has been arraigned in this case.] May 1, 2025: A Gregory man has been taken into custody, without incident, and lodged at the Livingston […]
Bridge to Wellness
Turn mental health awareness into action by Sarah Wilczynski May is Mental Health Month, and this year, Mental Health America (MHA) is calling for individuals to turn mental health awareness into action. MHA is the nation’s leading, community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health […]
Positive Parenting
For baby’s sake: Navigating conflict with compassion by Dr. Erin Clifton This column continues our series reviewing “And Baby Makes Three” by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. This month, we explore Chapters Four and Five, which offer a roadmap for navigating conflict between new parents using kindness and clarity. From criticism to connectionLet’s face it: […]
Outreach in Action
‘Meal of the Month’ pilot focuses on healthy eating and cooking skills by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Good, healthy eating starts in the kitchen, and a “Meal of the Month” pilot program, launched in March by Outreach, is giving participants a chance to eat well while honing their culinary chops. The program is benefitting […]
Local kickball group gets the ball rolling for 2025 season
by Diane Constable So, do you want to play some kickball?! If so, join the fun with The Ballstars this season at the baseball field in Gregory, located on Church Street east of M106. Kimberly Rosedale got the idea of starting this local kickball league after learning that friends played with a Lansing kickball league. […]
Stockbridge Township signs public safety agreement with Village Police Department
by Mary Jo David Stockbridge Township has approved a contract with the Village of Stockbridge Police Department to provide public safety services to the township. Contract highlights include: 20 hours per week of proactive and community policing efforts. Effective May 1, 2025, calls to the police by township residents will automatically be routed to the […]
SPD: Service Log for March 2025
Calls For Service: 41 Traffic Stops: 11 Service Call Types: False Alarm: 1 Animal Complaint: 2 Assist Other Agency: 3 Assist SAESA: 6 Citizen Assist: 6 Community Engagement: 2 Civil Situation: 1 Family Trouble: 1 Fraud: 1 General Information: 3 Harassment: 3 Juvenile Trouble: 2 K-9 Search: 1 Property Damage (MDOP): 1 Suspicious Person or […]
Dear Gabbie,
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals … especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, What do I do about a “double dipper” who attends our family functions? Nowadays, it seems people would be more attentive to not […]
Deadly March storm serves as reminder to be prepared
by Mary Jo David Michigan has experienced some treacherous spring weather. Barely ten days into this season, on March 30, an EF1 tornado touched down in Williamston. Nearby, in Stockbridge, where a tornado was rumored to have touched down, a 56-year-old man was injured when a large tree fell on his house in the 4300 […]