Reach for the stars. At the Detroit Observatory, they’re closer than you think.
by Chuck Wisman Consider this a Stockbridge Community News knowledge question of the month: Where is the Detroit Observatory located? If your first response is Detroit, sorry, think again! The Detroit Observatory is located in Ann Arbor, Mich., on the grounds of the University of Michigan. Formally known as the Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit […]
Death Notice: Scott Rabideau
Scott Rabideau, age 49, passed away on April 12, 2023, at his home in Stockbridge, MI.
Death Notice: Norman L. “Norm” Osborn
Norman L. “Norm” Osborn, age 79, of Stockbridge, passed away on April 11, 2023.
Obituary: Terry Lee Schoonover
Terry Lee Schoonover, of Stockbridge, MI, age 76, passed away on January 30, 2023 at his home. Terry was born on May 13, 1946 in Pontiac, MI to Carl and Lucille (Sheldon) Schoonover. Terry moved to the Stockbridge area in 1954, moving from Pontiac. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1965. He then attended […]
Obituary: Larry L. Howard
Larry L. Howard, age 71, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his home. Larry was born on January 25, 1952 in Salyersville, KY to Clyde and Glady (Montgomery) Howard. He had lived in the Stockbridge area most of his life, moving from Kentucky when he was 18 years old. He […]
Behind the Screen
Published in Uncaged, January 2023 by Macy Cipta, Uncaged Reporter The issue in today’s world is that it is hard to recognize a bully. The person that looks like they are complimenting someone or are being kind can actually be the problem. For example, in Mean Girls, Regina George compliments another girl’s skirt and immediately […]
Ask an Expert: Why is it important to fix your car’s bumper?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Bumpers are built to take a lot of abuse, which leads to dings and dents over time. For many car owners, these seem like small things and not something that should warrant a visit to your local auto body shop. While that may be true for a small ding, you’d […]
Woah Nellie! Prune Pie beats out Onion Sandwiches for April.
by Mary Jo David Raise your hand if you like prunes. Face it, prunes get a bum rap (pun intended!). I would venture to guess that many folks reading this—especially the younger generation—are squinching up their noses at the mention of prunes. And many have probably never tried them. I was raised by a mom […]
Open Air Market of Stockbridge to add food trucks to the mix
Information provided by Open Air Market of Stockbridge For those who like trucks—food trucks, that is—the Open Air Market of Stockbridge will be the place to be this year! As the market enters its 13th year on May 5, 2023, it is shaking things up. The first two Fridays of each month, from May through […]
Former Stockbridge librarian tells the story
My girl Peanut, world’s oldest living chicken by Marsi Parker Darwin Some readers may know me as a former Stockbridge branch librarian, where I served from 1986-1998. Those who remember me may not be surprised to learn we have a chicken living in our house. Her name is Peanut. She’s twenty years old, with a […]