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Kitley’s Custom Exhaust and Auto moves and expands
by Bob Castle Stockbridge residents may have noticed a flurry of activity at the intersection of Mich. 106 and Mich. 52 on the south end of town. That’s because Kitley Custom Exhaust and Auto is remodeling and moving into the building that once housed the Hybroco Company. Owner and operator Ken Kitley, a veteran of […]
Praying Mantis: Not your average insect
This praying mantis was recently caught napping on a local window screen. Mantises were considered to have supernatural powers by early civilizations, including Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and Assyria. A cultural trope popular in cartoons imagines the female mantis as a femme fatale. Mantises are among the insects most commonly kept as pets. Sexual cannibalism has sometimes been observed, where about a quarter of male-female encounters result […]
Breaking News: House fire at 3135 Catholic Church Road
article and photos by Rose Collison Fire departments from multiple townships responded to a house fire on at 3135 Catholic Church Road Monday afternoon, Oct. 1. Together, Ingham Township, Stockbridge, Leslie, Unadilla, Dansville, and Leroy Township Fire Departments put out the fire. Ron Hodder from Stockbridge Area Ambulance said no people or pets were in […]
Obituary – Ronald Mayer
Ronald Glenn (Ron) Mayer, of Jackson, MI, formerly of Munith, MI, born October 3, 1925 passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018 at his home under the loving care of his wife and children, and Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospice. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn, son Bruce, daughter Becky, […]
Looking Back – October 2018
One hundred thirty years ago, in 1888, the then-Stockbridge Sun editor W.B. Gildart reported on visitors to the community and surrounding areas, a slow recovery from illness by Charles Low, and the death of Mr. Chappell from Williamston at a pole-raising. The Detroit Journal, it was announced, was offering a $1,000 prize in gold for […]
Children’s Pedal Pull highlights the Tractor Show
Photos and article by Rose Collison The Children’s Pedal Pull churned into action Saturday, Sep. 29 at the Tractor Show. Participants in all age groups did fantastic jobs, and first place winners are pictured below. 3-4 age group 5-6 age group 7-8 age group 9-10 age group
Death Notice: Edward A. Briggs
Edward A. Briggs of Stockbridge Township died September 27, 2018. Services set for Tuesday Oct. 2, 2 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell. Visitation from 1 to 2 p.m.
Second Annual Stockbridge Area Tractor Show – Day 2
photos and article by Diane Rockall Day two of the second annual Stockbridge Area Tractor Show at the Legion grounds began Saturday, Sep. 29 with a Cub Scout pancake breakfast and other activities. Before noon tractors lined up for the parade up to the Township Square. The route progressed from the American Legion Hall on […]
Stockbridge Township and Village offer Clean Up Day for benefit of residents and school sports
by Zabrina Yannella Stockbridge Township and the Village of Stockbridge teamed up to offer local residents Clean Up Day at the Jr/Sr High School on September 22. “It was a great success,” Stockbridge Township Clerk Becky Muraf said. “The joint effort between the township and village disposed of an impressive amount of waste: 375 gallons […]
Stockbridge Area Tractor Show chugs into town Sept. 28 & 29
IMG_0981 article and photos by Patrice Johnson A sizable and growing crowd gathered Friday, Sept. 28 on the Stockbridge Legion grounds for day one of the annual two-day Tractor Show, sponsored by the American Legion Mackinder Glenn Post 510. Attendees enjoyed an overcast but pleasant morning as antique and collectible tractors rolled onto the field south of […]