Stockbridge
Honoring deceased local veterans and former members of Mackinder- Glenn Post 510
At one time, the following deceased veterans were members of the Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 or they were local and their names were submitted by family and friends. Many are interred here in Stockbridge, as well as other cemeteries. Thank you, CARL ALLEN KENNETH E. AMMERMAN WALTER R BARBOUR MICHAEL BASNAW HOWARD J. BERRY WALLACE BISHOP […]
Coping with Coronavirus: An update from Local non-profits
by Patrice Johnson The coronavirus shutdown is exacting serious impact on all parts of the community, non-profit organizations included. With that in mind, this reporter reached out to leaders of local non-profits for updates. Below are the responses we received. If your charitable or nonprofit organization is not listed below, please send a few sentences […]
StockBIZ: Some area business open and, thanks to COVID-19, adjust to a new normal
by Mary Jo David With each extension of the governor’s stay-at-home order, more businesses are re-opening. While life is far from normal in Stockbridge and surrounding areas, more local businesses are opening and adapting to the “new normal” that is life since COVID-19. This month, StockBIZ is sharing more perspectives, across a spectrum of businesses, […]
POSTPONED- FORMER RENEGADE KINDERGARTNER RETURNS TO SCENE OF HIS INFAMOUS RIDE
Due to weather concerns this will be postponed until further notice Ten years after he biked off to McDonald’s on the way to his first day of school, Barett Diffenbaugh returns to Stockbridge McDonald’s and gets a job STOCKBRIDGE, MI; May 14, 2019_ Ten years ago, Barett Diffenbaugh had one thing on his mind as […]
Teacher Appreciation Week 2020
Meghan Kunzelman, Junior High Principal and Athletic Director, created a teacher appreciation video and a slideshow.
Call for Nominations – 5HF Champions 4 Wellness
(Chelsea, MI) — Do you know an individual or business who has been an inspirational role model for personal or community wellness? Do you know someone who has devoted their career or life skills to promoting wellness around them? Now is your chance to help us honor them! 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) is seeking […]
Fresh Food Initiative Plans to Increase Quantities
by Karen Smith Although the Fresh Produce distribution doesn’t officially begin until 5 pm, the parking lot at Jeruel Baptist on April 13th was full at 4:30 and masked, hardworking volunteers started filling cars with pre-packed boxes. By 5:12 pm, all 125 boxes had been given away. Unfortunately, some went away empty-handed. Previous distributions at […]
FOCL group discusses health issues during COVID-19 quarantine
As of April 30, Stockbridge has had two COVID-19-related deaths, according to John Beck, Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority general manager. But in the midst of a worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the village in general has a low number of cases and seems to be doing well, he said. Beck reported on the coronavirus during […]