Death Notice for November and December
David Lee Minix, age 78, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on November 3, 2025 Elizabeth Ann Turner, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on November 9, 2025. William “Bill” Rose, passed away on November 11th, 2025 at the age of 87. Marvin Woodrow Cook Jr., age 85, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on November 11, 2025. […]
Clyde’s Corner: The ‘crash’ heard around Stockbridge, Munith and Gregory
by Clyde Whitaker This story begins about 50 years ago, on a cold, winter night in January 1975, on the ice-covered Michigan 106 road leading into Stockbridge from Munith. But first, let’s go back to September 1974. I had a great job at Libra Industries in Jackson and was making some decent money, enough so […]
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: It drives me crazy when people chew with their mouths open. Am I being too picky? Should I tell my friend to stop doing this? […]
Rural Perspectives: The tufted titmouse often found at feeders in winter
by Diane Constable The tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) can be seen at local bird feeders year-round. The scientific name is very descriptive; it means “small tufted, two colors” in ancient Greek. They can be found everywhere east of the Mississippi. Favorite spots are woodlands, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. Not being a migratory bird, they often […]
‘The Wide Wide Sea’: Captain Cook expands England’s knowledge of the Pacific Islands and the Arctic Circle
by Don Porter In his book “The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact, and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook,” author Hampton Sides paints an interesting picture of Cook, who was renowned for his seamanship, and as a scientist and excellent cartographer (aka: map maker). Highly respected in England, by the Royal […]
Obituary: Jill Alene Bailey
Jill Alene Bailey, age 75, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson. Jill was born on July 29, 1950, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel and Rylma (Nelson) Owen. She spent her entire life in the Stockbridge area. Jill was a loving, kind-hearted […]
Obituary: Ted Randall Carpenter
Ted Randall Carpenter, age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. Ted was born on the Patterson farm in Stockbridge, Michigan, the son of Willie and Virginia (Barker) Carpenter. He lived in Stockbridge his entire life and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1970. He was […]
Stockbridge Community Resource Guide for 2025
For the nineth year, the Stockbridge Community News is planning a Community Resource Guide for groups and resources in the Stockbridge area. It will appear in the February 2026 print edition and sometime in late December on SCN’s webpage at stockbridgecommunitynews.com. If you have a civic group/organization providing resources and special services to the community […]
Freemasons: A generous organization with a focus on serving the community
by Joan Tucker Some mystique has always surrounded the masons. For me, it began when my husband Tom talked about his father and grandfather being active members for years. My husband recalls a lot of preparation that went into being a member. What I recall is Pop was very proud of his service and levels […]
Faces of Addiction
Season of recovery: A home for the holidays by Tina Cole-Mullins (Editor’s Note: Faces of Addiction is a continuing series about people who experience drug addiction and the difficulty of recovery. By telling their stories, they hope to help others who are struggling and encourage them to seek treatment and healing.) December isn’t just a […]