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Gregory’s Stuart Kenewell honored as DNR Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
On June 27, 2024, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that Stuart Kenewell, of Gregory, is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2023 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. This honor was bestowed at the June meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing. Kenewell, who was nominated by other volunteer hunter […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Bachman-Turner Overdrive changes over the years by John Robinson Q: Whatever happened to Bachman-Turner Overdrive? I always liked their music. A: Here’s a short BTO bio: After Randy Bachman left The Guess Who in 1970, he formed the Canadian rock band Brave Belt with Chad Allan, who was The Guess Who’s original lead vocalist before […]
Death Notice for June
Doreen E. Grosshans, age 76, of Unadilla Township, MI, passed away Saturday morning, June 8, 2024. Mayrene Ann Howlett , born on October 17, 1928, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away. Kason Andrew Watters, of Stockbridge, Michigan, age five, passed away on June 17, 2024. Keith A. Grosshans, age 82 of Unadilla Township, Michigan passed away […]
S.A.E.S.A Open House and Stockbridge Farmers Market combine for fun, food, and learning
On Tuesday, June 19, S.A.E.S.A. held an open house during the Stockbridge Farmers Market. The event featured loads of activities during the market hours, with many of S.A.E.S.A’s emergency vehicles on display for visitors to see and investigate. Children received firefighter hats and stickers and participated in a simple training that enabled them to experience […]
School Safety Training at Stockbridge Community Schools
Stockbridge Community Schools, in collaboration with the Stockbridge Police Department and the Ingham County Sheriff Department, will be hosting a school safety training exercise. This event will also involve various departments from around the region, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated training experience. · Date: July 26 · Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm · Location: Stockbridge Jr. Sr. High School and […]
Stockbridge Community Schools bids farewell to well-loved staff members
by Amy Haggerty and Mary Jo David The end of the schoolyear is a bittersweet time. There’s excitement and jubilation as kids—not to mention, staff—step out into the sunshine and the promise of all that summertime offers. But summer also brings with it the sadness of saying “goodbye” to teachers and staff who, after long […]
Area residents fortunate to have the perfect number of outdoor markets
by Mary Jo David Beginning in ancient times, the number three has a reputation as being a perfect number, one that signifies harmony among other things. This bodes well for the outdoor markets in our area. Area residents are fortunate to have two weekly markets—and another coming soon—where they can go for local farm produce, […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES June 17 ,2024
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order June 17, 2024, at 7:00pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Treasurer James Wireman, Clerk Becky Muraf, Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell Member absent None Pledge of Allegiance Moment […]
A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME: Zach Fletcher wins trip to Atlanta to compete in Skills USA national championship
Published in Uncaged, May 2024 Taiyler Stanfield, Editor-in-Chief On April 11, senior Zach Fletcher attended the 2024 State Leadership and Skills Conference hosted by Skills USA where he won gold (first place) in Plumbing. The annual event which has been going on for over 50 years is an educational conference whose goal is to prepare […]
Obituary: Mary E. Barber
Mary E. Barber, age 89, passed away on June 27, 2024 at the Countryside Care Center in Jackson, MI. Mary was born on August 10, 1934 in Stockbridge, MI, the daughter of Wendell and Vera (Hurst) Barber. One of four children, she grew up in Stockbridge and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1951. She […]