Holidays
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 […]
The Morrisons: Country girl wins city boy over to life on the farm.
Richard and Margaret Morrison met when he was taking graduate classes and she was a senior at Eastern Michigan University. Richard grew up in Detroit and studied in both Toronto and Windsor before landing at EMU. Margaret grew up in a dairy-farming family in Stockbridge before heading to college. Together, they celebrated their 55th wedding […]
Chuck and Joan Bumpus: Long before Uber, ride sharing in Stockbridge led to romance
by Tracy Bumpus It all began at Stockbridge High School, where Chuck Bumpus and Joan Ward ran around with the same group of friends and then graduated together in 1956. After high school Joan started nursing school in Lansing and Chuck went to Alma. Joan’s mom asked Chuck’s mom if he could give Joan rides to […]
Girl marries boy next door, and they live happily ever after!
In June of 1968, Cheryl Holsinger moved from Pennsylvania to Haslett, Michigan, with her family. She met the boy next door—Ivan Wyrick—and the rest is history! In August 1968, Ivan returned to Michigan after being in the Army. Ivan and Cheryl were married one year later, on September 13, 1969, in the Williamston Free Methodist Church. […]
The 12th Annual SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party
Nearly 500 people rang in the new decade at the 12th Annual SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Chelsea. Families from around the region – from Stockbridge to Dexter – celebrated from 4:00-8:00pm at Beach Middle School. They enjoyed a variety of activities, including cookie decorating, a photo booth, giant plinko […]
Ugly sweater contest announces three winners
After consulting with three judges, SCN is pleased to announce three winners in its first annual Ugly Sweater Contest. First place along with a $25 gift card goes to Frank Spadafore in the Christmas tree sweater. Second place goes to the two Kimmel brothers, also in Christmas sweaters. Third place winner, Harshitha, 4.9 years old, […]