Outreach in Action
Mark your calendars for holiday giving and receiving at Outreach by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall As summer gives way to fall, our thoughts turn to the holidays—and, for Outreach, a flurry of holiday programming. Outreach offers Thanksgiving-themed food bags and Christmas-themed food baskets each year to those who apply and qualify for help. Community […]
Obituary: Norman R. Miller
Norman R. Miller, age 68, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on September 19, 2025. Norman was born on September 11, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the son of Norman L. and Bernadine R. (Gordon) Miller. He had lived in the Stockbridge area his entire life, where he dedicated his life to farming. He loved farm life, […]
Reading Between the Lines
’Whose Names Are Unknown’: Vivid stories of the Dust Bowl and beyond may have informed Steinbeck’s novel by Chuck Wisman The title of this novel, “Whose Names Are Unknown,” was taken from the multitude of legal eviction notices issued at the height of the 1930s Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. They were issued to […]
Obituary: Charles William Brady
Charles William Brady of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Stockbridge, age 73, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Chelsea Hospital. He was born May 3, 1952, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Ambrose and Gaynell Anne (Marx) Brady. Charles was a Master Commercial Electrician and was part of the Union in Ypsilanti. He earned his Bachelor […]
Sunshine and smiles pave the way for the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade
Photos provided by Judy Williams and Mary Jo David Participants in the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade could not have asked for a better day to celebrate their school pride. Float crews and various teams organized in the sunshine and (very) warm weather before they got the show on the road. Folks from throughout the school […]
Clyde’s Corner: 77 years of marriage for these pillars of the community. WOW!
by Clyde Whitaker This month it is with great pleasure that I present a story for you about Stockbridge royalty. Freida and Arthur Allen have been pillars of our Stockbridge community since their arrival here in 1948, over 77 years ago! “Art” was born Jan. 25, 1928, and Freida was born on June 10, 1934. […]
Ask an Expert: Understanding options for collision repair costs
by John and Theresa KightlingerNearly 70% of drivers will face some form of collision repair in their driving lifetime,highlighting the importance of understanding potential costs involved. Collision repaircost can vary widely based on the extent of damage, type of vehicle, and choice of repair shop. Whether it’s a minor dent or major structural damage, knowing […]
UTPD Activity Tuesday July 1st, through Thursday July 31st, 2025
Tuesday 07/01Property damage accident- Doyle Rd./Van Syckle Rd.Hazard-Barton Rd./W M36Animal Complaint- Celestial Circle/Meadow Park Dr.Wednesday 07/02Fraud- Barton Rd./Spears Rd.Suspicious Situation- Devonshire Dr./W M 36Thursday 07/03Assist EMS- Webb St./ Church St.Hazard- Church St./Bullis Rd.Friday 07/04Assist EMS- Winifred Ct./W Trebesh CirSaturday 07/05Medical- Doyle Rd./ Unadilla Rd.Sunday 07/06Suspicious Vehicle- San Luray Dr./Williamsville Rd.Trespassing-San Luray Dr./San Marino AveSuspicious Situation- […]
Stockbridge Police Department Service Log for July 2025
Submitted by Chief Matthew Bartus, SPD Calls for Service: 64 Service Call Types: Animal Complaint 5 Assist Outside Agency 4 Assist SAESA 4 Child Neglect Complaints 2 Citizen Assist 10 Community Engagement 3 Civil Situation 3 Natural Death 1 Family Trouble 2 Found Property 1 Fraud 2 General Information 2 Harassment 2 Larceny 1 Lockout […]