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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 […]
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, […]
SHS robotics team arrives in American Samoa
by Patrice Johnson On the robotics team’s arrive to American Samoa, SHS student Michelle Zemke wrote, “We have finally made it to American Samoa! The team was greeted by Jo, Gene, Bel from the National Marine Sanctuary, and was given flower leis. We loaded up all of our luggage and team gear and headed over to […]
H.S. Jazz band and Crandall & Kroes captivate audience at Stockbridge Township Hall
Jazz band plays Sleigh Ride Jazz band hits its beat Crandall & Kroes on harmonica and banjo Crandall & Kroes Croon by Diane Rockall Attendees gathered Saturday, Nov. 17, for a concert sponsored by Stockbridge Area Arts Council and OAM’s (Outdoor Area Market’s) Music Series. Admission was free, and as always, donations were welcomed. The first […]
Opening day Big Buck Bash
photos and article by Rose Collison The 2018 Buck Bash was again a success, with at least 20 bucks and a hoard of attendees gathering Thursday, Nov. 15 outside Crossroads Church. A tent with food and hot chocolate kept hunters and friends warm. 1st and 2nd prize winners went to John Pidd and Nate Dawson, winning […]
Sons of American Legion host veterans dinner
article by Diane Rockall, photos by Patrice Johnson Sunday, Nov. 11, the Sons of the American Legion Mackinder Glenn Post 510 hosted its second annual Veterans appreciation dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Veterans and spouses ate for free. Meals were available for purchase to those wishing to celebrate with the veterans. Guests and friends began […]
Annual Bev Penix Memorial Toy Drive
Son of the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary. will host DJ Phatboy on Saturday December 1 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the American Legion Hall, 830 S. Clinton St. Stockbridge. Sons of the American Legion will tend a cash bar. The Ladies Auxliary will be tending concessions for 7 until 9 p.m. There […]
Art with Jazz debuts to enthusiastic crowd
by Patrice Johnson The historic Stockbridge Township Hall was hopping Saturday evening, Nov. 10, as painter and mixed-media artist Colleen Redfield and sculptor Mike Jones teamed to present their work with the Debbie Fogell Quartet and the Generations jazz band, featuring special guest Pat Cronley on keyboard. Light refreshments were provided as local residents enjoyed music […]