Announcement
Louis Salow and Dawn Ransom named FSB vice presidents
by Patrice Johnson Louis Salow and Dawn Ransom were appointed to positions of Assistant Vice President at Farmers State Bank, Chairman and CEO Craig M. Goodlock announced on April 24. Salow, now Assistant Vice President – Credit Administrator, joined the bank January 24, 2011, and has extensive commercial and mortgage lending experience. Salow, a Stockbridge […]
Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway unveiled
Article and photos by Patrice Johnson The sun broke gently through puffy white clouds during the afternoon of Friday, April 27, as more than 50 people gathered for the unveiling of signage marking the Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway. Friends and family, law officers and government officials assembled at the intersection of Mich. 52 and Mich. […]
Student of the Month for May: Coco Cesarz takes the lead
By Cindy Lance Although only in sixth grade, Coco Cesarz is taking the lead in a project that would make her school a better place, protect the environment and improve the health of her classmates. Cesarz is trying to bring a refillable water bottle station to Heritage Elementary. Her work on the project was recognized by […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2018
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2018 Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on April 16, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the meeting Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner, Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell. Member […]
Sculptor Mike Jones Visits the Stockbridge Library
by Jo Mayer The Stockbridge Library’s weekly Wednesday Coffee Chat treated participants to something special April 18 with a visit from local sculptor Mike Jones whose work is on display in the back section of the library for the month of April. Mike shared with an audience of a dozen community members how he goes […]
Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant celebrates 1st anniversary with open house
In celebration of its first anniversary under new management, Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant hosted a guest appreciation open house, Sunday, April 8. In inviting friends and supporters, owner Jackie Scheller wrote, “Your help and support over the past year and during set up is appreciated. I could not have done it without you, […]
Brian P. Sommer achieves Circle of Success recognition at Ameriprise Financial
Brian P. Sommer, CFP a private wealth adviser with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in Okemos, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in 2018. To earn this achievement, Sommer established himself as one of the company’s top advisers. Only a select number of high-performing […]
Grant Whitaker Day Baseball Game April 27, 2018
A charity baseball game will be held April 27 in honor of fallen local police deputy Grant W. Whitaker on April 27, 2018 at 5 p.m. on the Stockbridge High School Baseball Field against Dansville. Admission to the game is as follows: $5 adult, $2 senior/student and kids under 12 are free. All proceeds from […]
Michigan statewide tornado drill to be held April 11
Ingham County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Emergency management partners statewide are encouraging Michiganders to conduct a statewide tornado drill at 1:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. All businesses, organizations, families, and individuals are invited to participate in the voluntary statewide preparedness activity. Nearly all state of Michigan facilities will be […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Governor recognizes Stockbridge as one of 11 School Systems leading the way
By Karl Heidrich Feb. 21, Governor Snyder unveiled the Marshall Plan for Talent, a statewide partnership of “educators, employers and other stakeholders to transform Michigan’s talent pipeline and redesign the ways we invest, develop and attract talent in our state.” During the rollout, the governor recognized Stockbridge Community Schools, along with 10 other school districts […]