Community Events
Reindeer bring holiday cheer to Stockbridge Library
Article and photos by Paul Crandall Live reindeer brought holiday cheer Thursday, December 14 to the Stockbridge Library, Capital Area District Library, in a festive observance of the holiday season. The Reindeer, two-year-old Sven and eight-month-old Duke, greeted visitors outdoors while those who ventured inside were treated to hot chocolate, crafts and holiday dulcimer music provided […]
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: What it is and can it work in Stockbridge?
Below, the Stockbridge Community News is pleased to introduce the first of a new monthly column from Chief of Police, Johnnie Torres, Jr.: By Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. In criminal justice there are several approaches to achieve justice. For many, justice may mean that when a person commits a crime against another person, he or […]
Groups and resources enriching our community
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents a first pass at compiling descriptions and contact information. Descriptions have been cropped here due to space limitations. To see the expanded descriptions, go to Stockbridgecommunitynews.com. Not listed or notice […]
Christmas spirit alive and well among Masons and American Legion
When the brothers at Stockbridge Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 130 were able to purchase all wish-list gifts except for one for their Christmas Outreach program, the Sons of the American Legion post 150 joined forces with them. “I was talking with some of my friends from here in town,” Mason senior warden C.G. Lantis […]
Sixth annual Beverly Penix Toy Drive a success
by Bob Castle The spirit of Christmas and that of Beverly Penix were well served Saturday night, Dec. 2 at the sixth annual Beverly Penix Toy Drive, held a the American Legion Post in Stockbridge. The event, planned by her two daughters, Jodie Hamon and Allison Powaga, was designed to collect toys for deserving children in the […]
Michigan Department of Education Visits Stockbridge Schools
Audio visual recording by Kali Roskowski and Zabrina Yannella Article by Patrice Johnson, Elizabeth Cyr and Bob Richards If the Michigan Department of Education executive expected a ho-hum walk-through when she visited Stockbridge Community Schools on Thursday morning, Nov. 30, she was in for a surprise. “We are pleased to have MDE Chief of […]
Elvis Impersonator to Rock Back Street Toy Drive
Toy Drive for Stockbridge Community Outreach kids party on Saturday night Dec. 2, 2017 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the newly renovated Back Street Bar & Family restaurant in Stockbridge. Over 100 families in the surrounding Livingston and Ingham County area are in need of assistance this Christmas. Toys are being collected all week […]
Cub Scouts to Hold Pancake Fundraiser
by Meleah Hall Cub Scout Pack 768 will hold for a Pancake Fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Elementary School Cafeteria (222 Western Ave. Stockbridge, MI 49285). One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit local Cub Scout events and activities such as the Pinewood Derby, Cub Scout Camp, and more. […]
New Stockbridge basketball court ready to roll
Of late, balmy weather casts an open invitation to local youth to go outside and play a game of neighborhood basketball. Now, thanks to the collaborative efforts of several groups, youth on the south side of town won’t have to play in the streets. Tom Clark, Fred Cattel, Pat Harden and Richard Mullins gathered Nov. […]
60 Youth Gather at Stockbridge Bowl for SRSLY Lock-in
by Rebecca Jaskot, Program Coordinator More than 60 Stockbridge youth gathered at Stockbridge Bowl last Tuesday for an overnight Lock-In with SRSLY! Students in grades 7-12 were locked in the bowling alley from 11pm to 5am and had a blast bowling, playing pool, and dancing to music played by the DJ all night long. Youth also […]