events
Boyce family reunion celebrates 100 in a row
by Jean Boyce Klark The Boyces of Michigan are getting excited! The 2019 Boyce family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 11, at the Stockbridge Veterans Park. What makes this one noteworthy is that the family is nearing 100 years of gathering for food, fun, laughter and lively conversation. Samuel and Sarah Cutter Boyce […]
Meet and Greet for New Librarian August 20
Story and photos by Jo Mayer July 3, 2019 marked a get-to-know-you gathering for the Friends of the Stockbridge Library. New Stockbridge Branch Head Librarian, Sherri McConnell tested Stockbridge’s iconic Rob’s Pizza and enjoyed some fresh picked salad greens from Friends’ President Eileen Conti’s garden. Member Kathy Porzsolt decorated the table with tablecloths and fresh […]
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE WATERLOO TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Public Accuracy Test for the August 6, 2019 Washtenaw ISD Proposal has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Township Hall, 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used […]
Waterloo Farm Museum’s Blacksmiths, Soldiers, and Log Cabin Weekend
Story and Photos by Jenny Smith Young men in blue leveled their muskets and knelt among the trees near their encampment, but luckily for those in attendance, no blood was shed during last weekend’s Blacksmiths, Soldiers, and Log Cabin Weekend at the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum. Instead visitors were treated to an […]
Marshall Motors host annual ‘Cancer Cruise’ benefit
Story and Photos by Tina Cole Mullins Inclement weather gave way to a perfect day for the annual cancer benefit Saturday June 22 at the home of Don and Cindy Marshall. Local classic car and vintage memorabilia enthusiasts know the Marshall’s Grass Lake home as a private car museum. Here, the couple combines their […]
Hannah Glair 4-H Service Award
The 4-H will be holding a spaghetti dinner and silent auction on Tuesday, July 16 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds from 5 to 8 p.m.. All profits will go toward establishing the Hannah Glair Service Award fund. Award will be awarded to youth members of Ingham County 4-H and exhibiting at the Ingham County […]
Local Presbyterians host county event. Village president shares insights into local changes.
by Patrice Johnson The parking lot at the Presbyterian Community Education building was filled to capacity 1:00 p.m., June 18 as county residents gathered for the 2019 Annual Celebration of the Ingham Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition. Debbie Smith, Ph.D. and Stockbridge First Presbyterian Church pastor (AKA Dr. Deb), hosted the gathering. She joined Melea […]
Plainfield. Anything but plain.
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser More than 180 years ago, numerous Indian trails intersected about eight miles north-northeast of today’s village of Stockbridge. Here, a popular Native American campground existed, and John Dunn of New Jersey settled in 1835. Over the next two years, other settlers followed, and the settlement of Plainfield took root. Among […]
ADIV Art Show 2019
After 25 years Day In The Village has changed once again. The rebirth began with new hours. Friday events began at 2 p.m. with the opening of the annual Stockbridge Area Arts Council Art Show in the Township Hall. First, second, and third place winners were selected before the show began and ribbons were on […]
Get to Know Your Community Career Day
by Beverly Glynn Students and staff at Smith Elementary School enjoyed a special day, Wednesday, June 5, when 12 businesses, agencies and community groups shared their knowledge and experiences. Participating businesses and organizations included the Stockbridge Fire Department, Mugg & Bopps, Five Healthy Towns, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Police Department, CADL branch Stockbridge Library, Sommer’s […]