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Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, It seems drivers are more impatient than ever, and so many are riding my bumper these days! How can I get them to stop? […]
Understanding changes to Stockbridge area transportation services
Making sense of the transportation alphabet soup by Melissa McPherson At a town hall meeting held on Sept. 24 at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, residents of Stockbridge and the surrounding area expressed both frustration and concern over the recent announcement that CATA Rural Service (CRS) would be taking over all transportation services for Stockbridge […]
Letter to the Editor
An Open Letter to the Community: As a lifelong resident of Stockbridge, I have witnessed the extent to which this town can support its members through community outreach and the connection among residents who regularly come together in a shared sense of community. However, to my dismay, I have also heard harmful rhetoric from some […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2025
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting to order on September 15,2025 at 7:000pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer James Wireman, Trustee Ed Wetherell, Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent None Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence […]
Woah Nellie!
Community cookbooks are full of surprises and tasty treats, like this month’s ‘Pumpkin Crunch Cake’ by Mary Jo David I may not be the greatest cook, but I’m a great cookbook enthusiast! Until my collection threatened to overtake our home, I was always an avid collector of cookbooks and recipes. The Woah Nellie assignment has […]
Obituary: Carol M. Caroen
Carol M. Caroen, age 78, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at Faith Haven Care Centre in Jackson, MI, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 16, 1947, Carol spent the last 27 years building a beautiful life in Stockbridge after relocating from Lansing. A talented and dedicated […]
Sergeant Joshua Howe is named interim police chief in Stockbridge
Information provided by Terry Sommer In sudden news in late August, the Village of Stockbridge and Stockbridge Township experienced a changing of the guard. Police Chief Matthew Bartus left Stockbridge for an opportunity on the Wayne, Michigan, police department. In his place, Sergeant Joshua Howe of Stockbridge was named the interim Stockbridge Police Chief. Chief […]
After much anticipation, Deli on Main in Stockbridge opens to an appreciative crowd
by Mary Jo David There was certainly much hype in the lead-up to Deli on Main opening for business on Sunday, Oct. 5 at124 E. Main St., in Stockbridge. Folks had been hearing for months about the new deli, but earlier plans to open were hampered bysupplier limitations and licensing delays. To their credit, husband […]
Public Hearing Notice – Waterloo Township
Wednesday October 15, 2025 at 7:00pm The Waterloo Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 15,2025 at 7:00pm at the Waterloo Township Offices located at 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI 49259. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on a variance request for exceedingsetback […]
School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.
by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have the opportunity to vote on aproposed bond. This is a no-mil increase bond—your annual tax rate will not go up if this bond proposalpasses.The goal of this bond is to address a variety of needs across the district. Some require […]