News
Beckwith Preserve gains eastern access point and parking area for Lakeland Trails
By Frances Laird and Patrice Johnson Legacy Land Conservancy has purchased the three-acre parcel along Mich. 106 (Main Street), adjacent to the Beckwith Nature Preserve on the east side of Stockbridge. The acquisition, finalized last fall, will provide an eastern access point to the trail as well as parking for hikers and bicyclists using the […]
Police Blotter
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 6/25/18, 5:50 pm: Traffic stop in the 4800 block of S. M-52 for unreadable plate. Stockbridge police made contact with the driver, a 19-yr-old Chelsea man, and discovered he was driving on a suspended license. He was detained and the vehicle was searched. Drug paraphernalia was […]
Community Spotlight: Unsung hero Don Lockhart leads by example
by Jo Mayer and Patrice Johnson DJ Phatboy, aka Don Lockhart, is well known for bringing music and fun to weddings, high school dances, daddy-daughter dances and kids-night-out events. But not so well known are this 6-foot-1-inch father’s behind-the-scenes good works as coach, umpire, groundskeeper, field marker and gofer for Stockbridge Community Education. According to […]
At age 89, Mark ‘Baler-Man’ Smith retires
by Bob Castle Area farmers have one less farm equipment repair expert to turn to, now that the “Baler Man” has decided to retire. Mark “Baler Man” Smith, at age 89, has closed his Smith’s Farm Implement Repair at his home at 5100 Kinsey Road. His specialty of fixing hay balers gave rise to […]
TIPS EVERY HOMEBUYER SHOULD KNOW
by Laurie Goodlock, Vice President, Farmers State Bank Buying a home is the single largest investment most people will make in their lifetimes. The choices homebuyers make are likely to affect their long-term financial health and even their retirement prospects. So what are the dos and don’ts in home buying? “It is important to take […]
Death Notice
Richard R. Green, Stockbridge died June 30, 2018. Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
Police Blotter as reported by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 6/9/18, 6:15 pm: Two-car crash in the 800 block of S. Clinton St. Stockbridge police responded and found that a 22-yr-old Stockbridge man had rear ended a truck driven by a 26-yr-old Howell man who had stopped in front of him for turning traffic. Fatigue was […]
Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant posts for sale sign
by Patrice Johnson Saturday, June 30, local business owner Jackie Scheller announced that she, son DJ and daughter-in-law Amanda (with baby Bennett) are retiring from the restaurant business and have listed their Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant in Stockbridge for sale. Scheller indicated the business and real estate are available through Rock Realty, a […]
GLHS Graduate Crowned Miss Michigan
Congratulations to 2012 Grass Lake High School graduate Emily Sioma for winning the 2018 Miss Michigan pageant in Muskegon this weekend. With her crowning, Emily earns the statewide title, $12,000 in scholarship money and the opportunity to take part in the Miss America Scholarship Pageant, which will take place in September in Atlantic City, N.J. […]