Business
Ask an Expert: What a difference a part makes
by John and Theresa Kightlinger of My Body Shop This month we touch on the difference in parts used to repair a vehicle. Many consumers may be aware of the existence of tried and trusted non-OEM (non-Original Equipment Manufacturer) mechanical parts sold at traditional and highly advertised auto parts stores. Sears Die Hard batteries, NAPA, […]
Flag-raising and donations highlight Stockbridge McDonald’s grand reopening
by Amy Haggerty As our nation remembered the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, our local community celebrated the grand reopening of the Stockbridge McDonald’s restaurant with the recognition of one of our fallen, Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant Whitaker. The event began with parents Clyde and Mary Whitaker raising the […]
Small Business Saturday ushers in the holiday season at Stockbridge
by Diane Rockall Despite intermittent showers, enthusiasm and a variety of opportunities reigned Small Business Saturday, SBS, on Nov. 24 in Stockbridge. The Open Air Market began its winter market at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church Hall with women parishoners providing lunch, Larry Guenther filling the scene with music, and vendors offering their wares. Suzi Greenway’s […]
Kitley’s Custom Exhaust and Auto moves and expands
by Bob Castle Stockbridge residents may have noticed a flurry of activity at the intersection of Mich. 106 and Mich. 52 on the south end of town. That’s because Kitley Custom Exhaust and Auto is remodeling and moving into the building that once housed the Hybroco Company. Owner and operator Ken Kitley, a veteran of […]
Local Family Opens High Performance Shop- CT Performance
by Tracy Carey and Judy Williams For the past two years, the attendees of the Gregory 4th of July parade have been amazed to see several beautiful, high-performance cars among the entries. Since the parade’s beginning 44 years ago, the crowd has been accustomed to seeing antique cars and tractors, but not the high-performance cars. […]
Olde Tyme Tattoo opens in Stockbridge
by Roberta Ludtke Olde Tyme Tattoos, a new tattoo business steeped in tradition, is now open in downtown Stockbridge. Located between the Abbott and Fillmore Agency and Main Street Printing, the business is owned by Mikael Walack and Jessica Mellin. For this young couple, tradition is very important. Even their logo, designed by Jeremy Utley, depicts […]
At age 89, Mark ‘Baler-Man’ Smith retires
by Bob Castle Area farmers have one less farm equipment repair expert to turn to, now that the “Baler Man” has decided to retire. Mark “Baler Man” Smith, at age 89, has closed his Smith’s Farm Implement Repair at his home at 5100 Kinsey Road. His specialty of fixing hay balers gave rise to […]
Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant posts for sale sign
by Patrice Johnson Saturday, June 30, local business owner Jackie Scheller announced that she, son DJ and daughter-in-law Amanda (with baby Bennett) are retiring from the restaurant business and have listed their Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant in Stockbridge for sale. Scheller indicated the business and real estate are available through Rock Realty, a […]
Community Spotlight on Dewayne (Bud) Kitley
Bud Kitley: Family man, trapshooter and business owner by Cindy Lance At a dance in 1960, Sy Simons talked Dewayne “Bud” Kitley into attending a shoot at the Munith Gun Club. The request turned out to really hit the target. Bud, Munith business owner and family man, had found a lifelong hobby. Three years later, […]
Daltons breathe new life into the old Stockbridge Middle School
Article by Bob Castle. Photos by Patrice Johnson The prior edition of the Stockbridge Community News reported that the old Middle School was sold to Mike Dalton for one dollar. But while taking a tour of the building and conversing with Dalton, it became apparent that this transaction was not so much about the sale […]