Obituary: Edward Arthur Zick
Edward Arthur Zick was born May 12, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Thomas and Margaret Zick. He married Lori Jacobs on May 5, 1973 in Stockbridge, Michigan. Ed graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1970. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Western Michigan University in 1974. He also obtained a private pilot’s license from Western. He worked […]
Stockbridge Outreach in Action
Capital Area Community Services (CACS) plays key role in Outreach support by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall While it sometimes feels like we are on our own—to sink or swim—many groups and government agencies dedicate their time, effort and resources to those who need a helping hand. Stockbridge Community Outreach plays a primary role helping […]
UTPD Activity from Saturday, October 1st-Monday, October 31, 2022
Saturday 10/1 Assist EMS-McGaugh Ct./Williamsville Rd. Property Damage Accident-Bullis Rd./Church St. Larceny-Donohue Rd./Wasson Rd. Sunday 10/2 Assist EMS-Graves Rd./Doyle Rd. Monday 10/3 Animal Complaint-Doyle Rd./Kane Rd Wednesday 10/5 Citizen Assist-Van Syckle Ct./Van Syckle Rd, Intimidation/Threats-Barton Rd./Spears Rd. Thursday 10/6 Assist EMS-Doyle Rd./Holmes Rd. Noise Complaints-Crowes VW./Joslin Lake Dr. Friday 10/7 Parking/Traffic Complaint-M-36/Van Syckle Rd. Assist […]
Stockbridge event and patio space adds flair to Downtown Stockbridge
Information provided by Jackie Scheller Ingham County, Ml – A Stockbridge entrepreneur has once again recreated the Old German Restaurant in town to an event and meeting space with a super fun outdoor patio area with glowing night lights and murals. The executive in the corner office at “Frontier Communications” has commented that he hadn’t […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on October 17, 2022, at 7:32pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer James Wireman, Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None Pledge […]
Woah Nellie! 100-year-old Carrot Pie recipe almost makes the cut
by Mary Jo David November always evokes memories of my mom, maybe because she was born in November and Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday. Now that she’s gone, this special holiday is at the top of my Preferred Holidays list as well. Our extended family usually gets together for a traditional Thanksgiving feast, but we […]
Library, Smith teachers team up to help young readers
The Stockbridge Library and Smith first grade teachers joined forces this school year to bring the joy of reading to young students. “Smith Elementary has been focusing more deeply on literacy since the COVID pandemic,” first grade teacher Michelle Burke said. “Teachers, along with our literacy coach, Katherine Anderson, have been implementing research-based instructional practices […]
Rural Perspectives: Downy woodpeckers have special head padding to absorb impact
by Diane Constable The friendly downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) is the smallest of the six species of woodpeckers found in our area. They can be found in many habitats all across the country, from woodlands to farmlands to urban lands. Downy woodpeckers are just 6 to 7 inches tall and weigh less than an ounce. […]