Holidays
Bicyclists take a well-deserved break in Gregory on their Great Lake-to-Lake Trails bicycle trek
by Mary Jo David Shade trees are in short supply on the route for the Gregory Fourth of July Parade. But seated in a prime, shady spot on M-36 near the corner of Main Street were two gentlemen who had traveled farther than most. Arriving from the Gregory trailhead of Michigan’s Mike Levine Lakelands Trail, […]
Gregory Fourth of July: The little town that makes a big splash
by Mary Jo David Every year the little town of Gregory pulls out all the stops for its Fourth of July celebration. This year, for its 48th official celebration, onlookers came from far and near to take in the local parade. Two of the onlookers stopped to view the parade while passing through on their […]
Active Aging: Independence: The need for connection and purpose is very real.
by Dana Blaszkowski Independence Day is upon us! Happy Fourth of July! Independence is defined as “freedom of control by an external power.” We celebrate our American colonies signing the written declaration in 1776 stating that they would no longer be ruled by Great Britain. When we raise children, we do it with the ultimate […]
Carl Manoogian, area World War II veteran, dies at 96
by Tina Cole-Mullins Memorial Day will be a time of sadness and grieving in Stockbridge following the recent loss of another member of America’s Greatest Generation. Carl Manoogian, who had been one of the few remaining World War II veterans in the Stockbridge area, died Sunday, May 21, only eight days before Memorial Day. He […]
What happened to Memorial Day observances?
by Judy Williams What happened to Memorial Day? Is it only a reason for a vacation day? When did it lose its original significance? When I was a kid years ago, Memorial Day was a big deal, but for a different reason than it is now. The school gym would be packed with people. A local […]
2023 Stockbridge Lions Easter Egg Hunt once again a great success
by Andrea Stickney It turned out to be a picture-perfect, sunny afternoon for the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt at Veteran’s Park. Held Saturday, April 8 this year, the annual event was organized and hosted by the Stockbridge Lions Club. Fifty eager young participants ranging in age from 1 to 10 were accompanied by their parents […]