Community Events
Outreach Food Pantry Survey Shocker and Christmas In July matching funds
by Jo Ann Munce, Outreach board member and food pantry co-coordinator During the month of April, Stockbridge Community Outreach conducted a survey of its food pantry clients, and the results set them back on their heels. Each client received the survey form upon arriving at the pantry, and completed it at a separate, semi-private desk […]
Stockbridge celebrates Memorial Day
The Stockbridge Village police lead the parade through town.
Local farmer directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program offers farmers nationwide an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 grant that is then donated to a local nonprofit organization of the applicant’s choice. Stockbridge farmer Ben Topping applied, and in May learned his application was selected. He directed his $2,500 award to the […]
Volunteers gather to spruce up Oaklawn Cemetery for Memorial Day
by Tina Cole-Mullins A small procession of cars could be seen entering Oaklawn Cemetery on Saturday, May 11. Fortunately, this was not a funeral procession but rather a flow of energetic community volunteers gathered to clean up the cemetery grounds in preparation for upcoming Memorial Day events. Gray skies and occasional raindrops did not deter […]
Tell SCN about your great dad for Father’s Day
June 16 is Father’s Day, and SCN is planning to feature—you guessed it—dads. If you would like to recognize an outstanding father, please tell SCN what makes him special in 300 words or less before May 13. Send with photo to stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or mail us at P.O. Box 83, Gregory, MI 48137.
Local art contest winners featured at Farmer’s State Bank open house
by Jenny Smith Punch, popcorn, and cake welcomed visitors to the Farmer’s State Bank open house on Wednesday, March 27. The bank’s walls displayed new artwork from local students. The contest began after a remodel several years ago. Ever since the bank has annually highlighted many talented artists throughout the years. This year will also […]
Project launches to interpret history along the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail
by Dan Spegel Thirty people attended a meeting at the Stockbridge Library on Wed., March 27 to learn about a project that will interpret history along the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail from Hamburg to Jackson. Dan Spegel, Heritage Trail Coordinator for the Michigan DNR’s Michigan History Center, and Josh Kaminski, graduate student from Eastern Michigan […]
Stockbridge Masonic Lodge surprises Heritage School Library with $2,000 donation
by Mary Wilson Terry Wireman, Stockbridge Heritage School Librarian, wrote a letter to the Stockbridge Free and Accepted Mason Lodge 130. In it, she stated that the school would appreciate any funds the Masons could donate to help with new books for the library. The old books, she wrote, were getting worn out. Plus, there […]
American Legion Riders to sponsor 10th annual cook off
by Becky Whitaker The Stockbridge American Legion Riders Post 510 will be hosting its Tenth Chili Cook Off, April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Stockbridge American Legion Hall. Cost is $5 to enter, but that buys a chance to try all the unique chili dishes. Then be sure to vote for your favorite. Door […]
SAEF’s annual Festival of Tables chalks up another resounding success
by Jill Ogden Photos by Jordan Hammerberg and James Clark-Swalla March 23 marked the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation’s 16th annual Festival of Tables, generating $35,400 in gross revenue—No small change for this rural community. So what is SAEF’s storied past in serving the local community and school system? Nearly 20 years ago, nine founding members […]