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Outreach in Action
I spy homes for used books by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Books are the plane, and the train, and the road.They are the destination, and the journey. They are home. —Anna Quindlen, “How Reading Changed My Life” Indeed, books do provide a kind of home for many readers. And after turning that final […]
Men of the Hour
Mike Williamson: A busy life built on teamwork—at home, at work, and in the community by Melissa McPherson Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, It seems drivers are more impatient than ever, and so many are riding my bumper these days! How can I get them to stop? […]
Understanding changes to Stockbridge area transportation services
Making sense of the transportation alphabet soup by Melissa McPherson At a town hall meeting held on Sept. 24 at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, residents of Stockbridge and the surrounding area expressed both frustration and concern over the recent announcement that CATA Rural Service (CRS) would be taking over all transportation services for Stockbridge […]
Letter to the Editor
An Open Letter to the Community: As a lifelong resident of Stockbridge, I have witnessed the extent to which this town can support its members through community outreach and the connection among residents who regularly come together in a shared sense of community. However, to my dismay, I have also heard harmful rhetoric from some […]
Woah Nellie!
Community cookbooks are full of surprises and tasty treats, like this month’s ‘Pumpkin Crunch Cake’ by Mary Jo David I may not be the greatest cook, but I’m a great cookbook enthusiast! Until my collection threatened to overtake our home, I was always an avid collector of cookbooks and recipes. The Woah Nellie assignment has […]
Sergeant Joshua Howe is named interim police chief in Stockbridge
Information provided by Terry Sommer In sudden news in late August, the Village of Stockbridge and Stockbridge Township experienced a changing of the guard. Police Chief Matthew Bartus left Stockbridge for an opportunity on the Wayne, Michigan, police department. In his place, Sergeant Joshua Howe of Stockbridge was named the interim Stockbridge Police Chief. Chief […]
After much anticipation, Deli on Main in Stockbridge opens to an appreciative crowd
by Mary Jo David There was certainly much hype in the lead-up to Deli on Main opening for business on Sunday, Oct. 5 at124 E. Main St., in Stockbridge. Folks had been hearing for months about the new deli, but earlier plans to open were hampered bysupplier limitations and licensing delays. To their credit, husband […]
School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.
by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have the opportunity to vote on aproposed bond. This is a no-mil increase bond—your annual tax rate will not go up if this bond proposalpasses.The goal of this bond is to address a variety of needs across the district. Some require […]
