Holidays
Waterloo and Henrietta Township go all out for Halloween
The crowd that assembled on Oct. 24 in Munith was not to be disappointed, as Waterloo Township—with assistance from Henrietta Township—put everything it had into the 2026 Halloween Parade and costume contest. Waterloo applied for and received a large grant donation from Jackson Community Foundation to fund many of the prizes that were awarded at […]
The Stockbridge Square was the place to be on Halloween
Oct 31, 2026 was the best kind of Halloween. Great weather encouraged boundless camaraderie in the Stockbridge Township Square as families gathered for trunk or treating. Businesses around the square also joined in the fun, with many passing out treats for the trick-or-treaters. The print edition of the Stockbridge Community News featured the above selection […]
Waterloo and Henrietta Townships go all out for Halloween
The crowd that assembled on Oct. 24 in Munith was not to be disappointed, as Waterloo Township—with assistance from Henrietta Township—put everything it had into the 2026 Halloween Parade and costume contest. Waterloo applied for and received a large grant donation from Jackson Community Foundation to fund many of the prizes that were awarded at […]
Kids Halloween costume exchange at Stockbridge Library October 1-31
by Kristin Shea The Stockbridge Library is excited to announce a new holiday project: A Halloween costume exchange! From Oct. 1 through Halloween, the library is asking members of the community to consider donating any costumes your children have outgrown. Bring these costumes to the CADL Stockbridge branch and either donate them or exchange them […]
Outreach in Action: How Lions Club and others ensure Outreach Christmas giving is a roaring success
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall As we slide headlong into another beautiful Michigan autumn, attention at Outreach turns to planning the annual Adopt-a-family Christmas program. Fortunately, Outreach is not alone. Many churches, school and community groups, and individuals make plans to participate in the program by adopting one or more families. Among the most […]
Clyde’s Corner: I love July! For me, it’s filled with so many memories.
by Clyde Whitaker Who doesn’t love July! The month holds some special memories for me, so I thought I’d share a few. One big memory in July was my dad’s birthday, July 22. Dad wasn’t a big party guy, but he did enjoy the special treats he received, not to mention all the hugs. He […]
The crowd was festooned in red, white, and blue at the Gregory 4th of July Parade
Coverage of the 2026 Gregory 4th of July Parade continues here. See other posts at stockbridgecommunitynews.com for the lead-up to the parade and parade participants. In its 51st year, the 2026 Gregory 4th of July Parade tried something new: the festivities began at 10 a.m. instead of the usual noon start time of previous years. […]
And we’re off! Gregory 4th of July Parade heads down Main Street
Coverage of the 2026 Gregory 4th of July Parade continues here. See other posts at stockbridgecommunitynews.com for the lead-up to the parade and views of the crowd. As the sun began peeking out from behind the clouds, the 51st annual Gregory 4th of July Parade was off and running. Master of ceremonies Gordie Kunzelman announced […]
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, […]
