Children report inappropriate contact: Jackson County man arrested and arraigned
A 23-year-old Jackson County man was arraigned in Jackson District Court on April 2 after an Ingham County Sheriff’s investigation into his alleged possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime. The man was initially arrested on five felonies and, according to court records, more were added after a […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES April 15 ,2024
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order April 15, 2024, at 7:03pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Treasurer James Wireman, Clerk Becky Muraf, Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell Member absent None Pledge of Allegiance Moment […]
UTPD Activity from Friday, March 1st- Sunday March 31st, 2024
Saturday 03/02 Trespassing-W M36/Devonshire Dr. Assist EMS-Doyle Rd./Unadilla Rd. Animal Complaint-Park Dr./Woodside Dr. Sunday 03/03 Assist EMS-Main St./Kuhn St. Follow up-Donohue Rd./Spears Rd. Monday 03/04 Assist EMS-Holmes Rd./Doyle Rd. Tuesday 03/05 Assist EMS-Deep Valley Rd./Dutton Rd. Assist EMS-E M36/Kane Rd. Suspicious Situation-Stonehouse Dr./M106 Assist EMS-M36/Main St. Wednesday 03/06 Abandoned Vehicle-Hadley Rd./Barnum Civil Complaint-Dutton Rd./Dexter Trl. […]
An update on what’s happening in and around town
The new DG Market is open for business in Stockbridge. Located on W. Main St., between the UHaul dealer and Ace Hardware, the store opened in early December. Although DG Market is affiliated with Dollar General, Stockbridge Community News knows of no plans to close the existing Dollar General, which is on M-52 across from […]
Arts Council spotlights the Stockbridge High School Jazz Band
On Sunday, April 14, the Stockbridge Area Arts Council hosted a free event for those in the area to come out and listen to the Stockbridge High School Jazz Band. It was a beautiful, sunny day outdoors, but these talented jazz students made it worthwhile for attendees to step out of the sunshine and into […]
Outreach in Action
“I need help.” These words hold so many meanings. by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall “I need help.” Difficult words to say—and hear—but common words heard in the Stockbridge Community Outreach office. Sometimes the words indicate someone needs a financial hand with utility bills or filling their food needs, but other times, these words mean […]
Prospective first-time homeowners (FTHOs) must get creative and be prepared!
by Jackie Scheller As Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending at Bank of America, puts it, there will be “both opportunities and challenges in the upcoming spring season.” Buyers have been under pressure over the past two years as mortgage rates rose and inventory dwindled. Given the level of uncertainty in the market, the process […]
Obituary: Angelo “Abe” Parente
Angelo “Abe” Parente August 12, 1933-March 15, 2024 Angelo was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, affectionately known as “Poppy.” An exemplary figure in both his personal and professional life, he was widely regarded as an honest and respected businessman, neighbor, community member, and friend. Having served his country with honor, Angelo bravely served in […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES March 18, 2024
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order March 18, 2024, at 7:00pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Treasurer James Wireman, Clerk Becky Muraf, Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell Member absent None Pledge of Allegiance Moment […]
Staff Spotlight: Fifth grade teacher Emily Shepherd is not one to sit still for long
by Don Porter Emily Shepherd, a fifth grade teacher at Heritage School took an interesting path to becoming a teacher in Stockbridge. She grew up all over in Michigan; she was born in Muskegon, then lived in Grosse Pointe, Cheboygan and Jackson due to her father’s job. Shepherd had to adjust to new schools and […]