Stockbridge Community News
Can you identify August’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location?
article and photo by Rose Collison Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the area. The names of all readers who correctly identify the mystery location above will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. August’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Prepaid Visa gift card. Thank […]
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelsey E. Underhile Graduated
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelsey E. Underhile graduated from basic military training May 22nd, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete […]
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting – July 1, 2019 SYNOPSIS
Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: PRESENT: President Molly Howlett, Pro-Tem Frederick Cattell, Trustee Richard Mullins, Trustee Chadwick Quintanilla, Trustee Kim Morehouse, ABSENT: Trustee Greg Uihlein, Trustee Heath Corey; Others Present: Debbie Nogle, Village Clerk, Johnnie Torres, Police Chief, John Gormley, Village Attorney, Citizens were also present Pledge […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 15, 2019
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on July 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: Treasurer Kris Lauckner […]
Dragonflies, butterflies, and bullfrogs, oh my!
As summer heat roars on, now is the time to sit under a shade tree and watch dragonflies zip by and butterflies flutter around flowers. Listen to bullfrogs croak in the ponds. Among the variety of dragonflies and butterflies, trying to catch a glimpse of them can be challenging. Trying to get a good picture […]
Boyce family reunion celebrates 100 in a row
by Jean Boyce Klark The Boyces of Michigan are getting excited! The 2019 Boyce family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 11, at the Stockbridge Veterans Park. What makes this one noteworthy is that the family is nearing 100 years of gathering for food, fun, laughter and lively conversation. Samuel and Sarah Cutter Boyce […]
Melvin Smith Obituary
Melvin Smith, age 85, of Stockbridge, MI died on June 28, 2019. He was born on July 11, 1933 the son of Ernest and Mabel (VanBonn) Smith in Salem Twp, MI. Melvin married Barbara J (Kitley) in 1951 and she preceded him in death in January of 1995. He married Karen Willer (wife) In June […]
Can you identify July’s ‘Where’s Waldo” mystery location?
article and photos by Rose Collison Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the area. The names of all readers who correctly identify the mystery location above will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. July’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Prepaid Visa gift card. Thank […]
StockBIZ: The Cravingz Café Takeover: Mystery Solved!
by Mary Jo David Every town has buzz—especially small towns. And lately, a lot of the buzz in Stockbridge has centered on what’s happening at Cravingz. Except for Thursday jazz nights and the occasional special event, the coffee shop, located at 140 S. Clinton, closed last November. As spring rains gave way to summer—and more […]
Hero McArthur sisters pass the Alumni Association torch
by Mary Lou Clifton Why has the Stockbridge Alumni Association been able to host an alumni banquet for 123 years when so many other long-time organizations and clubs have folded over the years? Answer: For more years than anyone can recall, two hard-working and dedicated sisters have successfully organized and promoted this annual event. Now, […]