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Where it begins: Gregory’s 51st Annual 4th of July Parade
After a night of storms, July 4, 2026, dawned gray and cloudy in Gregory, where folks gathered earlier than usual in anticipation of the new 10 a.m. parade start time. While floats, tractors, and bicycles were lining up for Gregory’s 2026 4th of July Parade, master of ceremonies, Gordie Kunzelman, welcomed the assembling crowd. Kunzelman, […]
Active Aging
Strong leadership builds strong communities: The dedicated SASC board of directors is a perfect example by Rachel Stanley Behind every successful community is a group of dedicated individuals working quietly and faithfully to guide its mission. At the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, that leadership comes from a deeply committed board of directors whose contribution ensures […]
Outreach in Action: Christmas in July donations double ability to help Outreach clients
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Almost 10 years since its inception, the annual “Christmas in July” matching donation drive is still going strong at Stockbridge Community Outreach. Beginning as a fundraising program exclusively financed out of the pockets of Outreach board members, the effort has grown from a match of $3,000 In 2017 to […]
Surprises abound on Stockbridge Area Garden Club field trip
by Judy Williams On June 15, the Stockbridge Area Garden Club visited the historic farm and gardens of Bob and Sandy Mottice in Manchester. Club members were utterly amazed to see the old buildings, including a log house, smokehouse, schoolhouse, blacksmith forge and carpenter shop, on the couple’s property. Over the years, beginning in 1983, […]
A fond farewell to retiring Stockbridge Schools staff
by Mary Jo David This time of year brings much joy as we congratulate high school seniors and all those in the grades below who are advancing on to their next-grade adventures. But with the joy comes a touch of sadness as we also bid farewell to Stockbridge Schools staff who are retiring as of […]
A successful 2nd Annual SASC Golf Outing is in the rearview mirror
The June 5 Stockbridge Area Senior Center golf outing was a great success! Some competed for First Place; some competed for Best Dressed. Regardless of what team they were on, everyone enjoyed themselves. Besides the requisite golf, attendees had an opportunity to win many fun silent auction and raffle prizes. Even nongolfers enjoyed the festivities. […]
Jeffrey Trapp named superintendent of Stockbridge Community Schools effective July 1
by Mary Jo David On June 2, the Stockbridge Community Schools Board of Education named Jeffrey Trapp the new superintendent of Stockbridge Schools, effective July 1. Trapp, principal of the Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School since 2017, was one of 22 candidates who submitted resumes for the superintendent position earlier in the spring. Five of the […]
Village of Stockbridge welcomes new council members amid financial challenges
This spring, the Village of Stockbridge leadership underwent significant change as three of seven trustee positions became vacant and were filled by council appointment. Meredith McManaman and Logan Connolly joined the Stockbridge Village Council in February, and a third position opened on May 21 when Jill Ogden resigned as village president. On June 18, the […]
Enjoy fresh air with free yoga
Information provided by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Looking for an excuse to get outside this summer? Join 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and our partners for some free yoga sessions! FREE outdoor yoga takes place on Saturdays now through August in Dexter, Chelsea, Grass Lake and Stockbridge at the times listed below. Dexter Wellness Center hosts […]