Gregory
Central Michigan University honors and graduation lists for December 2019.
Central Michigan University has recognized all graduates and honors winners statewide. Found in the lengthy list were: December 2019 Honors List McKenzie Carpenter, Stockbridge Madeline Clough, Gregory Sarah Mesko, Gregory Shelby Hastings, Stockbridge Stockbridge Community News congratulates all of you. If somehow your name was overlooked from either list please notify us at stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com. […]
Death Notice: Zick
Melissa K. Zick age 65 of Gregory, MI. Born on April 2, 1954, passed away December 20, 2019. The memorial service will be at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Family will receive friends at the funeral home the day of service, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be […]
StockBIZ: Stockbridge DDA working to make downtown inviting to businesses, residents, and customers
by Mary Jo David After living in a suburban community that could never really own up to a quaint downtown, this columnist considers herself quite lucky to reside about a half mile from the small downtown of Gregory and only about five miles from the more stately downtown of Stockbridge. To a newbie, it’s very […]
Death Notices and updates- LeMaster,Henry, and Brown
Linda Sue LeMaster, Stockbridge, died Oct. 14, 2019. Memorial service to be held at Waterloo Hall starting at one p.m. with service at 1:30. Gathering from 1-3. No date given. Contributions to Stockbridge Community Outreach. Harold A. Henry, Gregory, died Oct.15, 2019, Arrangement pending. Robert C. Brown Jr. (previously listed). Memorial Service to be held Sunday Oct. 20, […]
Death Notices – Harr & Scheppe
Lyla Joyce Harr, Grass Lake died 9-28, 2019. Service 10-2 2019 Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at funeral home. Warren K. Scheppe, Stockbridge died 9-27-2019. Memorial celebration Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the White Oak Township Hall. Memorial contributions to either Stockbridge Community Outreach or Stockbridge Library.
Grosshans/Kunzleman family keeps farming history alive
by Judy Williams Keeping farming history alive is a family affair for the Grosshans/Kunzleman family of Gregory. Three generations of family proudly care for their 120-year-old Russell steam engine. Early history has the farmer depending on the strength and durability of humans and animals such as horses, oxen, and mules. This changed with the invention […]
Local area trail links to destination corridor stretching across Michigan. Great Lake-to-Lake bike event to debut this September
by Patrice Johnson “A new cross-state bike event this fall will not only let cyclists dip their tires in two of the Great Lakes, but will mark the debut of a multi-use trail network that outdoor enthusiasts believe will become a destination corridor in Michigan.” –M-Live, Tanda Gmiter, Aug. 1, 2019 Get ready. You’ve […]
StockBIZ: Gordie’s Power Equipment in Gregory: The community is his business
by Mary Jo David In the center of the block in the center of Gregory is the business owned and operated by the man who many would say is the center of life in the town—Gordie Kunzelman. Gordie’s Power Equipment opened at 130 Main Street in June 2006, just a few doors down from the […]
Death Notice – Richmond
Jack Richmond, Gregory died August 11, 2019. Visitation August 13 from 5-8 p.m. Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Funeral Wednesday August 14, 2019 11 a.m.. Burial Unadilla Cemetery in Unadilla (Gregory, MI). Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Unadilla Township Fire Department
Two seniors teeter on brink of abyss. One falls in; Stockbridge woman survives.
by Patrice Johnson “An 80-year-old Detroit woman lived in filth. Nobody knew until she was found dead, eaten by her dog.” –“Unfathomable” by Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, Sunday edition, Aug. 4, 2019, p. A001. (See link below.) This grisly scene was on the verge of replaying in the Stockbridge-Gregory area. But residents recognized […]