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Death Notices – Bishop & Long
Gertrude Bishop, Gregory died November 14, graveside burial held November 21 at Plainfield Cemetery. Lawrence G. Long, Stockbridge, died November 26, 2018. Services to be held Friday November 30 at 1 p.m. At Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Visitation 12 to 1 p.m.
Celebrating Christmas through the ages
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser Today, Christmas brings families together for traditions of gift-giving, food, church services, carols and more. The film “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart and Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas” join the list of popular songs for the season. But these modern-day traditions date back in 1223 when St. Francis of […]
Death Notices – Price – Morris – May
Glenadene Price, died November 21, 2018 in Spokane Washington, She was 97 and the wife of the late Lloyd J. Price of Munith. Memorial services Saturday December 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can go to Munith United Methodist or Munith Cemetery Fund. Franklin R. Morris, Munith, died November 24, 2018, […]
Seventh annual Festival of Lights kicks off holiday season with bangs and sparkles
revised 11/27/2018 By Joan Tucker and Jenny Smith The seventh annual Festival of Lights, organized by the Downtown Development Authorityand the Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the holiday season with bangs and sparkles as area families ignored a chill drizzle to attend this colorful, joyous event in Stockbridge, Saturday, Nov. 24. Twinkling lights and festive […]
Wonders of Science: Happy Holidays from the Cosmos
by Eric Rasmussen Take a peek at your current house address. Writing 303 St., Denver, CO 80249 might get a person’s mail delivered correctly, but from a cosmic view, it’s wholly incomplete. A cosmic address for an Earth-based resident would need to include USA, Earth, Solar System, Milky Way, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Laniakea Supercluster, […]
Staff Spotlight: Nicole Borowy teaches her students to ‘be kind and always give your best effort!’
by Amy Haggerty The phrase, “It takes a village,” has held true for Nicole Borowy during her 19 years in the classroom. Borowy, who started her teaching career at Stockbridge Middle School, moved to Heritage School this past fall after administration approached her about working with students who have behavioral issues. With some convincing she […]
Small Business Saturday ushers in the holiday season at Stockbridge
by Diane Rockall Despite intermittent showers, enthusiasm and a variety of opportunities reigned Small Business Saturday, SBS, on Nov. 24 in Stockbridge. The Open Air Market began its winter market at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church Hall with women parishoners providing lunch, Larry Guenther filling the scene with music, and vendors offering their wares. Suzi Greenway’s […]
Looking Back – December 2018
by Diane Rockall December 1968 the Stockbridge village iron removal plant became operational greatly improving the quality and taste of village water according to those interviewed. The postmaster Elmer Lehman encouraged early mailing for the Christmas holidays. Santa arrived at the “Stockbridge Ambulance Building” on Dec. 7, sponsored by area businesses. Stockbridge First Baptist Church had […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea now accepting applications for $172,000 in community health funding
by Bobby Maldonado St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is now accepting applications for grant funding to support community-based programs seeking to improve health and healing within the hospital’s service area. To be considered, non-profit organizations must submit an application by Jan. 15, 2019. St. Joe’s Chelsea has earmarked $172,000 to be distributed in 2019 for community benefit grants, with […]
We get letters
Dear Editor, I had to write you. Early this week I got a copy of the Stockbridge Community News. The more I looked at it and read through it, the more happy I got! I noticed instantly how positive this paper is! There was not a negative article in the entire paper! This is so […]