Stockbridge Community News
Baltimore and orchard orioles have landed
article and photos by Rose Collison Two oriole species are found in Michigan. The Baltimore oriole have adapted well to human settlement and often feeds at nectar/jelly/fruit/mealworm/suet feeders. The darker-colored and more sleek orchard oriole also may come to eat at backyard feeders but are less common. One study found they eat 91% insects and […]
Stockbridge High School Senior Graduation 2019
By Cindy Lance and Diane Rockall On June 2, 81 Stockbridge High School seniors joined the ranks of the schools alumni. Class President Paige Brown addressed the crowd assembled saying, “we may be small, but we are mighty.” During her speech Brown asked for a moment of silence in memory of fellow classmate Hannah Glair […]
Obituary Marilyn M. Barnhart
Marilyn M. Barnhart, of Perry, MI, age 88, passed away at Sparrow Hospital on May 30, 2019. She was born the daughter of Frank and Vesta (Wood) Wild on July 15, 1930 in Stockbridge, MI. On January 13, 1951 she married Gerald Barnhart, and he survives. Surviving are two children, Linda (Tim) McDaniels of Perry […]
Stockbridge Township May board meeting
by Mary Wilson Corinne Macomber and Dallas Taylor led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to help open the Stockbridge Township May 20, Board Meeting. In return, they both received a certificate from Supervisor C. G. Lantis. The Township Board stated they were pleased with the turnout for the yearly clean-up day with Unadilla Township. Tires […]
Can you identify June’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location?
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District and surrounding areas. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. June’s […]
Grant Whitaker Memorial Baseball Game
By Laura Whitaker In the Grant Whitaker Memorial baseball game, held Saturday, April 27 under cloudy skies, the Stockbridge Varsity Boys baseball team won over Dansville. The Ingham County Honor guard presented the flag before the game, assisted by Grant’s nephews, Henry Whitaker and Tyler Adiska. Henry and Tyler, along with Grant’s father, Clyde Whitaker, also […]
Stockbridge Township Board Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on May 20, 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, Treasurer Kris Lauckner, Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: […]
Village of Stockbridge Council Meeting, May 6, 2019
Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm.Johnnie Torres, Police Chief, Citizens were also present; Pledge of Allegiance President Howlett led the pledge of allegiance. Approval of Agenda MOTION by Quintanilla, SUPPORTED by Cattell to approve the May 6, 2019 agenda as presented. Motion carried with unanimous ayes. Approval of Minutes MOTION by […]
Scarlet Tanagers: Bright, exotic, and rarely seen
article by Rose Collison, photos by Patrice Johnson Startlingly bright male scarlet tanagers strike those lucky enough to sight them as too exotic for northeastern woodlands. Actually, these birds are fairly common in oak forests around Stockbridge, but they often remain out of sight as they forage in the leafy upper branches. In spring the […]