Community Events
Stockbridge Council votes down Marijuana in Village
by Mary Wilson Monday, Jan. 7, the Stockbridge Village Council approved, 6 to 1, an ordinance prohibiting marijuana establishments within village limits. After public comment from individuals in an audience of approximately 30 attendees, the Council discussed the matter. Those in favor of the ordinance argued that they didn’t want this type of business in […]
Reindeer visit the library
by Diane Rockall On Tuesday Dec. 11, two interested reindeer visited Stockbridge’s library giving children young and old a chance to get acquainted. They stayed outside in their pen while visitors flocked around to get a chance to see, feed and pet them. Indoors, the library provided music by dulcimer player Jerry Kloock and hot […]
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 […]
Christmas on the Farm brings Christmas Past to Christmas Present
revised 12/13/2018 by Patrice Johnson Rain pattered onto barn roofs and then snow dusted the bakehouse during the Waterloo Area Historical Society’s annual Christmas on the Farm, Dec. 1 and 2. But neither rain nor snow deterred hearty visitors from traveling to the Waterloo Farm Museum in order to step back in time to an […]
Town Hall Players perform ‘Harmony Romances’ and 18-year member takes final curtain call
Article by James R. Clark-Swalla and Patrice Johnson Photo credit DigitalCrumbs Article by James R. Clark-Swalla and Patrice Johnson, Photo credit DigitalCrumbs The Stockbridge Town Hall Players performed “Harmony Romances” over the weekend of Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 at the Stockbridge Township Hall. The play, a sequel to “Ladies of Harmony,” performed April […]
Celebrating Christmas through the ages
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser Today, Christmas brings families together for traditions of gift-giving, food, church services, carols and more. The film “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart and Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas” join the list of popular songs for the season. But these modern-day traditions date back in 1223 when St. Francis of […]
Seventh annual Festival of Lights kicks off holiday season with bangs and sparkles
revised 11/27/2018 By Joan Tucker and Jenny Smith The seventh annual Festival of Lights, organized by the Downtown Development Authorityand the Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the holiday season with bangs and sparkles as area families ignored a chill drizzle to attend this colorful, joyous event in Stockbridge, Saturday, Nov. 24. Twinkling lights and festive […]
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 […]
Stockbridge Community Thanksgiving
A wonderful burst of new volunteers from age 4 to well past that came forward to provide an admirable Community Thanksgiving to end the events 25th year and begin its 26th. Food service was provided from just before 11:30 a.m. starting time to just before 2 p.m. closing time. The meal consisted of Turkey, gravy, […]