Holidays
2020 Halloween Lamppost Citywide Decorations
Below is a list of the 2020 lamppost decorating contest. Good Manna for Dora’s Cupboard $1058 Cathy Bliss for student scholarship $759 Kruger family for student scholarship $502 Simpy You for special education $391 Uihlein family for First Robotics $365 Elder Ridge for school lunches $347 Panther Cub PTO $373
Announcing the 2020 Ugly Sweater, Santa Paws contest
With the holidays fast approaching and COVID-19 jarring traditions, how about participating in something fun, regardless of your location? Put on your ugliest holiday sweater or dress your pet in its favorite Christmas outfit and snap a photo. Post it on Stockbridge Community News’ Facebook page or email it to stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com, and we’ll post it […]
Free Thanksgiving Meal from St. Joe’s
As in years past, members of our community who are unable to afford a Thanksgiving meal are invited for a free meal provided by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is unable to organize a gathering this year, but meals will be available for curbside pickup at the Chelsea Senior […]
Stockbridge Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Canceled
Dear Community Members: I was informed last week that we are unable to have the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner this year. It is very unfortunate that we are unable to have it, but due to the many risk factors, that was our only option. We have decided to donate $500 to Stockbridge Community Outreach to help […]
Celebrate Veterans Day: Become part of America’s largest veterans’ service organization—The American Legion
by Mary Jo David In 2019 the LEGION Act was signed into law. The passage of this new Act simplifies American Legion eligibility and opens it up to any veteran with an honorable discharge anytime since the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, Dec. 7, 1941. This has extended membership opportunities to six million veterans who […]
Two lucky scavenger hunt winners ride away on new bicycles
by Mary Jo David Area children participated in a nature scavenger hunt at the Lakelands Trail in Gregory, Mich., on Saturday, June 18, and the lucky winners rode away on brand new bicycles. The event was sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce. Unadilla Fire and police first responders were on hand, along with […]
The true meaning of Memorial Day is boundless
by Mary Jo David I think I’ve always been aware of the true meaning behind Memorial Day. But it was when my own son joined the Marines that the heartache of the parents and families of the fallen really hit home for me. Soon after Jordan enlisted, I had the good fortune to learn about […]
Honoring deceased local veterans and former members of Mackinder- Glenn Post 510
At one time, the following deceased veterans were members of the Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 or they were local and their names were submitted by family and friends. Many are interred here in Stockbridge, as well as other cemeteries. Thank you, CARL ALLEN KENNETH E. AMMERMAN WALTER R BARBOUR MICHAEL BASNAW HOWARD J. BERRY WALLACE BISHOP […]
Marvin and Jeanne Cook: Love sparked by a Bonneville
by Kayla Fletcher In the summer of 1958, Marvin Cook and his father were in Wilde’s grocery store in Stockbridge picking up a few things for dinner when Marvin saw a beautiful little brunette walking in front of him. “She was swingin’ them hips so much that she dang near was knocking the stock off […]