Stockbridge
Teachers Nikki Myers Eldridge and Carol Hatch embark on well-deserved retirements
compiled by Amy Haggerty For two teachers in the Stockbridge Community School District, the last day of the 2020-21 school year held special significance. Sixth-grade teacher Nikki Myers Eldridge and choir teacher Carol Hatch have both embarked on well-deserved retirements. Students and staff let both teachers know how much they will be missed.
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the Town Square: July 16
This is the Market’s 11th season and each Friday through October 29 (26 weeks), we will be on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 to 7 pm. Items available this week at your hometown market include: seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheese, eggs, honey, jam, maple syrup, bread, pies, baked goods, homemade soaps and […]
Stockbridge police reserve officer retires
by Johnnie Torres Chief of police The Stockbridge Police Department lost one of its finest in June and the Village Council recognized him for his service recently at a regular meeting. Reserve Officer Ron Hodder served with the SPD for six years and is hanging up his duty belt for what he described as health […]
SRSLY SAFE SUMMER FUN
SRSLY offers a variety of safe, fun activities for our youth & families! Pedal for Prevention, which is open to bikers, walkers, and runners, will take place between July 16 and August 13 at any of the local trails in the Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester and Stockbridge communities. The event will encourage healthy outdoor activity and […]
Good Manna: food worth walking about
Manna is a small (carry-out), seasonal restaurant located at the trailhead of the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail in Stockbridge. Our address is 915 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge. We have a “Ride Up” window for your convenience. Items on our menu include: sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, baked goods, lemonade, ice cream and more! Our phone number […]
Christmas-in-July Matching Grant Fundraiser at Outreach
Double your gift in July during the annual Christmas-in-July Matching Grant Opportunity to support the work of Stockbridge Community Outreach. The Board of Directors of Stockbridge Community Outreach will match monetary donations up to a total of $10,000 received by Saturday, July 31 for our Christmas in July fundraising program. Stockbridge Community Outreach has seen […]
SUSPECTED MARIJUANA GROW OPERATION RAIDED IN THE VILLAGE
The Stockbridge Police Department and the Michigan State Police – Marijuana and Tobacco Investigation Unit (MTI) executed a search warrant at the ATA building located at 4983 Bird Dr. in the early morning hours of July 7th. The SPD had been investigating suspicious activity at the building for over 6 months before reaching out to […]
SOWING INSPIRATION ~ established perennials display year-round color
July’s garden inspiration features Normi Spadafore’s garden. Her well-established perennial garden of 18 years was inspired by her wish for year-round color. Seen blooming in this picture are bright pink dianthus, mauve Lenten rose, deep purple iris and light blue salvia. Later in the season, lilies, hostas and sedum will bloom, just to mention […]
Jef Fox named Father of the Year by Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce
by Judy Brune Traditionally held on Father’s Day weekend, A Day in the Village (ADIV) festivities would not be complete without the announcement of Father of the Year. This year’s Father of the Year is Jef Fox, proud dad of John, 11, and Eve, 7. He also is the husband of Kate Fox, who learned […]
“Guiding Good Choices” Virtual Parent Workshops
SRSLY is partnering with St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan to lead free “Guiding Good Choices” parent workshops in Stockbridge, Chelsea, Dexter, and Manchester. Due to social distancing, our parent workshops will now be held virtually! These workshops help parents with communication, bonding, and setting rules and boundaries. […]