events
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 […]
Photo montage of Day in the Village
Photos below by James Clark-Swalla, DigitalCrumbs Photography:
Waterloo Township’s 7th annual Ride to Survive hits the trail to kick cancer
by Cindy Lance Not even a severe thunderstorm could dampen the spirits of the coordinators and more than 30 horseback riders at the seventh annual Ride to Survive event held June 1 at Farmlane Horseman’s camp in Waterloo Township. While some participants rode equines in the woods, others crouched under a tent, erected to keep the […]
Day In The Village 2019 version
After 25 years Day In The Village has changed once again, and the rebirth began with new hours. Friday events launched at 2 p.m. with the opening of the annual Stockbridge Area Arts Council Show(SAAC) in the Township Hall. First, second, and third place winners were selected before the show began and ribbons displayed The […]
Free airplane rides for kids
Young Eagles Aviation Day will be held on Saturday, July 13 and August 10 (weather permitting) at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 55 hangar, Mason Jewett Airport; 643 Aviation Drive (Eden Road @ Kipp Road; South of the Ingham County Fairgrounds), Mason, MI. Registration will be from 10:00am until Noon each date. Local pilots […]
SHS senior receives Grant Whitaker Baseball Leadership through Character Award. Whitaker jersey number 7 retires.
by Clyde and Laura Whitaker Stockbridge High School senior Daniel Ballagh was awarded this year’s Grant Whitaker Leadership through Character Award during presentations June 6, marking the award’s fifth year. The occasion afforded special recognition and remembrance to the award’s namesake, Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant Whitaker. The award, started in 2015, recognizes an SHS […]
Welding class tour My Body Shop
By Diane Rockall Eight Stockbridge High School welding students toured My Body Shop on May 31, 2019 and tried their hands at welding. Their teacher, Wes Perry, was involved earlier this week in an accident that required welding to his truck. My Body Shop is owned and operated by Theresa and John Kightlinger and is located on […]