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Matters of the Heart
Neither snow nor distance have kept Jeral and Becky Whitaker from 50+ years of wedded bliss. by Shuyler Clark Like many small towns, Stockbridge has its fair share of longtime residents. Other denizens of the Stockbridge area may recognize Becky (née McKim) and Jeral Whitaker from their longstanding history with the town, as both have […]
Young 5’s visit Humane Society, collect donations for the animals
by Amanda Mathews In January, the Young 5’s class at Smith Elementary School collected donations for the Humane Society of Huron Valley. With the support of the school community, the young students gathered a large number of donations for the animals. The children presented these donations in person while visiting the Humane Society on a […]
Matters of the Heart
Paul and Connie Risner: Romance of 50+ years spans Dairy Queen, wedding cake, and Burger King by Connie Risner (as told to Mary Jo David) Paul Risner and Connie Howard both grew up in Stockbridge and graduated from Stockbridge schools. The couple first met at the Dairy Queen in Stockbridge, where Connie had an after-school […]
Woah Nellie! These ham sammies are heart stoppers
by Mary Jo David Welcome to the trailerhood! This month, the 100-year-old recipe redoux is even more challenging because it’s being prepared in a travel trailer. While perusing old Stockbridge Sun-Times papers from February 1923 for potential recipes to make in a 2023 kitchen, I came up with three choices for this month—puree of pea […]
Matters of the Heart
Hackworths celebrate 50 years of love and worshipping together submitted by Larry and Betty Hackworth Larry Hackworth and Betty Clemons first met as students at Stockbridge High School. They were married August 4, 1972, at Bunkerhill Pentecostal Church of God, and celebrated 50 years together in 2022. The Hackworths currently live in Fitchburg in a […]
Stockbridge to Sri Lanka: Traveling the world on a budget
by Terri Grant Sixty dollars a day. Two people. Traveling the world. Could you do it? Local residents Kyle Lilley and Madie Gee-Montgomery are attempting this very thing. The dynamic duo set out on August 27, 2022, from Detroit Wayne County Airport in pursuit of a year to stretch themselves past their comfort zones. They have indeed accomplished this […]
Matters of the Heart
The Johnstons prove it can be done: 50 years of mutual respect and no arguing by Chuck Wisman In 1973, a gallon of gas was 40¢, a Morton’s TV dinner was 36¢, and for the first time, women could serve on juries in all 50 states. It was also the same year David Johnston and […]
Harlem Wizards Fundraiser a Success!
On Tuesday, January 10, Stockbridge Athletic Boosters kicked off the new year by hosting the world-famous Harlem Wizards for an evening of great fun and fundraising! After the event, the numbers were tallied and a grand total of nearly $12,000 was raised! The day started off with fun-filled, interactive assembly visits by the Wizards to […]
Clyde’s Corner: A love story, 67 years in the making
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! Since February is the Month of Love, with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, I thought I would write a love story about some friends of mine who will be married 66 years on July 14, 2023! Mark and Arloa (Proctor) Smith came into my life in the winter of […]
Staff Spotlight
Melissa Asher: Thankful for all the good things in her world, including her young students by Amy Haggerty You can find Melissa Asher working with students at Smith Elementary School, from the young fives through 2nd grade. This youngest population represents the future, and Asher feels fortunate to be given this opportunity to work with […]